SAF™ PA12
Material Data Sheet
SAF™ PA12 parts are perfect for applications where rigidity is an important requirement. At volume, SAF™ PA12 allows for fine feature resolution, strength and accuracy build after build, and is most suitable for higher tolerance requirements such as for assemblies and connector applications. Tight thermal control on the H350 leads to consistent parts and high nesting densities, and thus more parts per build.
Color options:
Natural Grey, Black, or custom dyed
Quick Facts:
- Lower cost per part
- More parts per build
- Great for assemblies and connector applications
| Property | Mean | Unit | Standard* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (XZ,YX) | 47 (6817) | MPa (psi) | ASTM D638-14 |
| Tensile Strength (ZX) | 46 (6672)) | MPa (psi) | ASTM D638-14 |
| Elongation at Break (XZ,YX) | 11 | % | ASTM D638-14 |
| Elongation at Break (ZX) | 5 | % | ASTM D638-14 |
| 0.2% Offset Yield Strength (XZ,YX) | 33.5 (4859) | MPa (psi) | ASTM D638-14 |
| 0.2% Offset Yield Strength (ZX) | 32.2 (4670) | MPa (psi) | ASTM D638-14 |
| Tensile Modulus (XZ,YX) | 1750 (254) | MPa (ksi) | ASTM D638-14 |
| Tensile Modulus (ZX) | 1700 (247) | MPa (ksi) | ASTM D638-14 |
| Flexural Strength (XZ,YX) | 40 (5801) | MPa (psi) | ASTM D790-17 |
| Flexural Strength (ZX) | 41 (5946) | MPa (psi) | ASTM D790-17 |
| Flexural Modulus (XZ,YX) | 900 (131) | MPa (ksi) | ASTM D790-17 |
| Flexural Modulus (ZX) | 925 (134) | MPa (ksi) | ASTM D790-17 |
| Notched Impact Strength (XZ,YX) | 4.17 (1.98) | kJ/m2 (Ft.lbf/in2) | ASTM D256-10 |
| Notched Impact Strength (ZX) | 3.36 (1.60) | kJ/m2 (Ft.lbf/in2) | ASTM D256-10 |
* Testing based on stated ASTM standards with the following exceptions: tests performed at ambient laboratory conditions (approximately 21 °C and ambient humidity). Samples not conditioned as per stated methods prior to testing.
| General | Mean | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Specific Gravity | 0.98 | ASTM D792-13 | |
| Virgin Particle Size D50 | 56 (2.2) | µm (thou) | |
| Virgin Powder Melting Point | 185 (365) | °C (°F) |
| Thermal | Mean | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45MPa/65psi) | 173 (343) | °C (°F) | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (1.82MPa/264psi) | 77 (171) | °C (°F) | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 160 (0.089) | µm/°C.m (thou/in.°F) | ASTM E831 |
| Specific Heat Capacity (20°C/68°F) | 1.69 (0.4) | J/g.°C (BTU/lb.°F) | ASTM E1952 |
| Thermal Conductivity (23°C/73°F) | 0.192 (1.34) | W/m K (BTU (th) inch/hr.ft.°F) |
ASTM E1952 |
| Electrical | Mean | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface resistivity | 5.53 x1013 | Ohm | ASTM D257 |
| Volume resistivity | 4.19 x1014 | Ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
| Flammability | Mean | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL94 HB | Pass | Not Applicable | UL94 (April 2022) |
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