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

Choosing Your 3D Printing Champion

Picking the right material shouldn't feel like a chemistry quiz, so let's break down the two heavyweights of SLS printing. If you need parts that bend but refuse to break, meet Nylon 11. Born from castor oil—yes, you get green bragging rights—this eco-friendly powerhouse offers incredible impact resistance, making it your go-to for living hinges and high-pressure environments. On the flip side, Nylon 12 is the reliable industry baseline synthesized from petrochemicals. It trades flexibility for rigidity, delivering rock-solid dimensional stability that makes it perfect for complex housings, rugged enclosures, and economical production runs.

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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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