Polymers for industrial 3D printing

3D printing PA 11 / polyamide 11

Nylon

SLS PA 11: Sustainable replacement for ABS and PA 6

The high-performance plastic polyamide 11 (SLS PA 11) is also known as nylon. It is made from 100 percent renewable castor bean seeds. SLS PA 11 is chemically and mechanically heat-resistant and, thanks to its durability, is ideal for highly technical applications. Materials of this class developed for the SLS printing process are a high-performance, impact-resistant alternative to the plastics ABS or PA 6, which have proven themselves in injection molding. 3D printing with PA 11 results in additively manufactured end products that are just as strong, flexible and durable as injection molded parts.

Which 3D printing PA 11 variants are available?
We process two variants of the bioplastic polyamide 11. PA 1101 is white and can easily be dyed in a desired color. The mass-dyed polyamide powder PA 1102 black is ideal for highly stressed visible components.

Advantages of SLS PA 11

Very high flexibility
High impact strength
Constant long-term behavior
Excellent chemical resistance, especially to hydrocarbons
High temperature resistance
small CO2 footprint

Areas of application for SLS PA 11
PA 11 powder is used for the 3D printing of plastic components in various industries, both for prototype construction and for series products. One common field of application is the automotive industry. Polyamide 11 is ideal for the production of functional elements that require high material toughness (e.g. film hinges) and/or impact resistance. Therefore, components that do not allow splintering (e.g. in vehicle interiors) are among the typical areas of application.

PA 1101

Biobased SLS PA 11 powder in white

The white, slightly translucent, additively manufactured components made of SLS PA 11 are characterized by high impact strength and elongation at break. They do not splinter even under the highest mechanical stresses. Compared to PA 12, they have a higher temperature resistance and almost constant mechanical properties over a wide temperature range.

SLS PA 11 is a bio-based material (castor oil) and has a lower_{CO2 footprint} than petroleum-based polymers. Subsequent coloring of the white material is possible without any problems.

Maximum installation space: 675 x 365 x 550 mm

Product sheet (PDF)

Properties 3D printing polyamide 11 PA 1101

Mechanical

Tension module

1600 MPa

Tensile strength

48 MPa

Elongation at break (XY)

45 %

Charpy notched impact strength (23°C)

7.8 KJ/M²

Thermal

Dimensional stability temperature (0.45 MPa)

159°C

Melting temperature (20°C/min)

201°C

Physical

Density (laser sintered)

990 kg/M³

PA 1102 black

Low-CO2 SLS PA 11 powder in black

Components made from the mass-dyed polyamide 11 powder have a consistent black color and are therefore particularly suitable for visible parts subject to abrasive stress. They also have high impact strength and elongation at break and do not splinter even under the highest mechanical stresses. Compared to PA 12, they have a higher temperature resistance and almost constant mechanical properties over a wide temperature range.

100% proven quality and 0%_CO2

The material PA 1102 black is based on renewable raw materials (castor oil). Due to its mass coloration, PA 11 black is also well suited for visible components subject to abrasive stress and manual manipulation.

Maximum installation space: 300 x 300 x 550 mm