PA 2200 Nylon 12 SLS 3D Printing
PA 2200 Nylon 12
Our SLS Ultra-White Material
Meet Nylon 12 PA 2200, the dependable cornerstone of laser sintering that treats your industrial 3D printing projects like a top priority. Think of this material as your reliable engineering partner, working hard behind the scenes so your complex functional prototypes and robust end-use parts turn out exactly right every single time. It brings impressive mechanical strength, long-term stability, and excellent chemical resistance to the table, ensuring your components hold up under real-world pressure without breaking a sweat. We love that it balances high detail with structural integrity, making it the smartest choice for everything from intricate automotive housings to durable consumer goods. You get smooth surface finishes, precise dimensions, and predictable performance without the usual headaches, proving that top-tier manufacturing does not have to be dramatic to be incredibly effective.
PA 2200 Features
- Ultra-White – with a Titanium Dioxide Whitener
- Durable and rugged
- Chemical resistant
- Economical
- Melting point around 325°F
- USP Class VI certified for biocompatibility (non-toxic to human cells)
- Highly workable for secondary operations
- Can be tumbled, dyed, painted, glued, drilled, tapped, and machined
Mechanical Properties
| Dry / Conditioned | Unit | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus X Orientation Y Orientation Z Orientation |
1650 / - 1650 / - 1650 / - |
MPa MPa MPa |
ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tensile Strength X Orientation Y Orientation Z Orientation |
48 / - 48 / - 42 / - |
MPa MPa MPa |
ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break X Orientation Y Orientation Z Orientation |
18 / - 18 / - 4 / - |
% % % |
ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Flexural Modulus X Orientation |
1500 / - |
MPa |
ISO 178 |
| Charpy Impact Strength (+23°C) X Orientation |
53 / - |
kj/m2 |
ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C) X Orientation |
4.8 / - |
— |
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 |
Thermal Properties
| Dry / Conditioned | Unit | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature | 176 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Temperature of Deflection under Load 1. X Orientation Z Orientation |
64 57 |
°C °C |
ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection under Load 0. X Orientation Z Orientation |
157 145 |
°C °C |
ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature X Orientation |
176 |
°C |
ISO 306/B50 |
| Burning Behavior Thickness Tested |
HB, Test passed 0.5 |
class mm |
UL 94 |
| Burning Behavior Thickness Tested |
HB, Test passed 1.6 |
class mm |
UL 94 |
| Burning Behavior Thickness Tested |
HB, Test passed 3.2 |
class mm |
UL 94 |
Electrical Properties
| Dry / Conditioned | Unit | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Tracking Index CTI X Orientation Y Orientation Z Orientation |
≥600 / - ≥600 / - ≥600 / - |
— — — |
IEC 60112 |
Other Properties
| Value | Unit | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.93 | g/cm3 | EOS Method |
| Powder Color | White | — | — |
| Components Color | White | — | — |
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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