PA 2201 Nylon 12 SLS 3D Printing
PA 2201 Nylon 12
Our STOCK Standard SLS Material
Let's be honest: in manufacturing, you usually have to choose between parts that look good and parts that actually last. Meet Nylon 12 PA 2201, the white polyamide material that finally lets you have both. This industrial 3D printing powerhouse delivers highly precise components with exceptional structural durability and long-term biocompatibility, making it a reliable staple for everything from functional prototypes to rugged medical devices. Think of it as the dependable workhorse your production line has been begging for, minus the high-maintenance attitude. By leveraging advanced selective laser sintering technology, this material handles complex geometries and heavy mechanical loads without breaking a sweat. It prints clean, fits perfectly, and stays strong under pressure, giving your team the exact engineering precision needed to move projects from the drawing board to reality faster than ever.
PA 2201 Features
- Natural White – develops a patina with air exposure, that does not affect its mechanical properties
- Ideal for most applications
- Used for fuel and liquid storage
- Exceptional chemical, fuel, and UV-resistant
- FDA certified (21 CFR §177.15009(b)) food safe, except for alcohol
- Melting point around 325°F
- No porosity with wall thicknesses ›1.5 mm (0.060")
- Can be tumbled, dyed, painted, glued, drilled, tapped, and machined
Mechanical Properties
| Dry / Conditioned | Unit | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus X Orientation Y Orientation |
1700 / - 1700 / - |
MPa MPa |
ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tensile Strength X Orientation Y Orientation |
48 / - 48 / - |
MPa MPa |
ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break X Orientation |
15 / - |
% |
ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Flexural Modulus X Orientation |
1500 / - |
MPa |
ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength X Orientation |
58 / - |
MPa |
ISO 178 |
| Charpy Impact Strength (+23°C) X Orientation |
53 / - |
kj/m2 |
ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C) X Orientation |
4.4 / - |
— |
ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Impact Strength (+23°C) X Orientation |
33 / - |
kj/m2 |
ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (+23°C) X Orientation |
4.4 / - |
kj/m2 |
ISO 180/1A |
| Shore D Hardness X Orientation |
75 / - |
— |
ISO 7619-1 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness X Orientation |
78 / - |
MPa |
ISO 2039-1 |
Thermal Properties
| Dry / Conditioned | Unit | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature | 176 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature X Orientation |
163 |
°C |
ISO 306/B50 |
Other Properties
| Value | Unit | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.93 | g/cm3 | EOS Method |
| Powder Color | Natural | — | — |
| Components Color | Natural | — | — |
Industrial SLS 3D Printing Materials & Additive Manufacturing
Discover high-performance Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) materials engineered for industrial prototyping and production. From stock Nylon 12 (PA 2201) to specialized glass-filled and fire-retardant polyamides, our materials deliver the dimensional stability, structural durability, and precision your engineering projects demand.
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