PA12
Nylon 12 (Polyamide 12)
Engineering-grade nylon with exceptional toughness and chemical resistance. Combines high impact strength with low moisture absorption (the lowest of any nylon), staying dimensionally stable in humid environments. The go-to material for living hinges, gear teeth, and parts that need to survive repeated mechanical cycling.
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PA12
Capabilities & Benefits
- Outstanding impact toughness (~200% elongation)
- Lowest moisture absorption of any FDM nylon
- Excellent fatigue resistance — survives repeated flexing
- Resistant to fuels, oils, and most solvents
- Smooth, low-friction surface as-printed
Technical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 50 MPa |
|---|---|
| Elongation at Break | 200 % |
| Heat Deflection Temp | 80 °C |
| Density | 1.01 g/cm³ |
| Young’s Modulus | 1300 MPa |
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