Nylon 12™
Material Data Sheet
The FDM material Nylon 12™ is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic. It offers up to five times greater resistance to breaking and better impact strength compared to even the strongest FDM materials. It has high fatigue resistance and strong chemical resistance.
Nylon 12 is primarily used in aerospace, automotive and consumer goods industries to take on everything from tooling, jigs and fixtures to covers, panels and vibration resistant components. Unparalleled toughness and a simple, clean process – free of powders.
Color options:
Black
Quick Facts:
- 5x greater resistance than other FDMs
- Semi-crystalline structure is chemical resistant and strong
- Free of powders
Conditioned*
English
Metric
| Mechanical Properties | Test Method | XZ Axis | ZX Axis | XZ Axis | ZX Axis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 4,600 psi | 4,100 psi | 32 MPa | 28 MPa |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 6,650 psi | 5,600 psi | 46 MPa | 38.5 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 186,000 psi | 165,000 psi | 1,282 MPa | 1,138 MPa |
| Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 30% | 5.4% | 30% | 5.4% |
| Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 9,700 psi | 8,800 psi | 67 MPa | 61 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 185,000 psi | 171,000 psi | 1,276 MPa | 1,180 MPa |
| Flexural Strain at Break | ASTM D790 | No break | >10% | No break | >10% |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C) | ASTM D256 | 2.5 ft-lb/in | 1 ft-lb/in | 135 J/m | 53 J/m |
| IZOD Impact un-notched (Method A, 23°C) | ASTM D256 | 31 ft-lb/in | 3.7 ft-lb/in | 1,656 J/m | 200 J/m |
| Compressive Strength, Yield (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D695 | 7,400 psi | 7,900 psi | 51 MPa | 55 MPa |
| Compressive Strength, Ultimate (Method 1 0.5”/min) | ASTM D695 | 24,200 psi | 800 psi | 167 MPa | 6 MPa |
| Compressive Modulus (Method 1 0.05”/min) | ASTM D695 | 730,000 psi | 155,000 psi | 5,033 MPa | 1,069 MPa |
Unconditioned (Dry)**
| Mechanical Properties | Test Method | XZ Axis | ZX Axis | XZ Axis | ZX Axis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 7,700 psi | 6,900 psi | 53 MPa | 48 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 190,000 psi | 180,000 psi | 1,310 MPa | 1,241 MPa |
| Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 9.5% | 5% | 9.5% | 5% |
| Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 6.5% | 5% | 6.5% | 5% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 10,000 psi | 8,600 psi | 69 MPa | 60 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 190,000 psi | 180,000 psi | 1,300 MPa | 1,250 MPa |
| Flexural Strain at Break | ASTM D790 | No break | >10% | No break | >10% |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C) | ASTM D256 | 2.8 ft-lb/in | 0.9 ft-lb/in | 150 J/m | 50 J/m |
| IZOD Impact un-notched (Method A, 23°C) | ASTM D256 | >37.4 ft-lb/in | 5.1 ft-lb/in | >2,000 J/m | 275 J/m |
| Thermal Properties | Test Method | English | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi annealed | ASTM D648 | 207°F | 97°C |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi unannealed | ASTM D649 | 167°F | 75°C |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi annealed | ASTM D650 | 180°F | 82°C |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi unannealed | ASTM D651 | 131°F | 55°C |
| Melting Point | – – – – – – – | 352°F | 178°C |
| Other | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Specifid Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.00 |
| Flame Classification | UL94 | HB |
| UL File Number | – – – – – – – | E345258 |
*Conditioned = 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours
**Unconditioned (Dry) = Direct from FDM system
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