PA 12
PA12 Nylon — Flexible Tough.
Low Moisture.
Our PA12 3D printing service India offers professional Nylon 12 FDM printing combining 165% elongation at break, self-lubricating wear resistance, and excellent dimensional stability. With very low water absorption and a 100°C heat deflection temperature, PA12 out-performs PA6 in humid environments and delivers consistent, warp-free results.
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About Our PA12 3D Printing Service India — Nylon 12
PA12 is a Nylon 12-based engineering filament that stands apart from PA6 and PA6-CF through its exceptionally low water absorption. Where standard nylons swell and warp in humid environments, PA12 maintains tight dimensional tolerances and consistent mechanical properties across varying humidity — making it the reliable choice for long-term deployed parts. Our PA12 3D printing service India delivers professionally printed parts using industrial FDM machines with full enclosure and pre-dried filament.
With 165% elongation at break and a 10.14 kJ/m² IZOD impact strength, PA12 offers outstanding toughness for snap-fit assemblies, living hinges, and parts subject to repeated impact or cyclic loading. Its self-lubricating surface makes it the go-to material for gears, cams, bushings, and sliding components that require wear resistance without external lubrication.
PA12 prints with low shrinkage, minimal warping risk, and excellent bed adhesion at 70–90°C — making it significantly more printable than PA6 or ABS while delivering superior functional performance over both. Order your PA12 flexible nylon 3D print online with instant quoting and pan-India delivery.
Material Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 50.81 MPa | GB/T 1040 |
| Elongation at Break | 165.41 % | GB/T 1040 |
| Flexural Strength | 47.27 MPa | GB/T 9341 |
| Flexural Modulus | 659.49 MPa | GB/T 9341 |
| IZOD Impact Strength | 10.14 kJ/m² | GB/T 1843 |
Values obtained from injection-moulded specimens per eSUN TDS v4.0 (Nov. 2021). Printed part properties depend on layer height, infill, orientation, and geometry.
| Property | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.012 g/cm³ | GB/T 1033 |
| Melt Flow Index | 55.64 g/10 min (270°C / 2.16 kg) | GB/T 3682 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 100°C @ 0.45 MPa | GB/T 1634 |
| Continuous Service Temperature | N/A | IEC 60216 |
| Max Short-Term Use Temperature | N/A | — |
| Print Temperature | 260–290°C | — |
| Bed Temperature | 70–90°C | — |
| Print Speed | 40–100 mm/s | — |
| Fan Speed | 0% | — |
| Pre-drying Required | 70°C / >12 hours | — |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Polymer | Polyamide 12 (PA12 / Nylon 12) |
| Origin | Petroleum-based |
| Water Absorption | Very low (PA12 structural advantage over PA6) |
| Moisture Sensitivity During Print | Moderate — pre-dry at 70°C for >12 h |
| Odour During Printing | Low / minimal |
| Chemical Stability | Stable in oils, greases, and most solvents |
| Oil & Grease Resistance | Excellent |
| Acid Resistance | Moderate — avoid strong mineral acids |
| UV Resistance | Moderate — UV stabiliser recommended for outdoor use |
| Self-Lubricating | Yes — suitable for gears and sliding contacts |
Performance Ratings
Available Colours
✦ 1 stock colour (Natural White). PA12 has a smooth matte finish. Contact us for bulk order enquiries or custom colour requirements.
Design Guidelines for PA12 Nylon
If you need maximum stiffness and structural strength, PA6-CF delivers 4430 MPa stiffness at the cost of brittleness and moisture sensitivity. For high-flexibility rubber-like performance, TPU 95A is available. PA12 sits in the sweet spot — tough, dimensionally stable, wear-resistant, and easy to print relative to other engineering nylons.