SLS – PA 2200 (PA-12)

PA 2200 is a widely used polyamide (nylon) powder in industrial 3D printing, specifically in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). It is known for its versatility and balance of mechanical properties, making it suitable for a broad range of applications. PA 2200 is valued for its versatility and reliability, making it one of the most popular materials in the SLS 3D printing industry. Its ability to produce high-quality, functional parts with consistent performance has made it a standard choice for a wide array of applications.

Key Material Facts:

• High selectivity and detail resolution
• High strength and stiffness
• PA-12 is characterized by a low coefficient of friction and by very good abrasion resistance.
• Good chemical resistance
• Various finishing possibilities
• Bio compatible – US Pharmacopeia Class VI Approved
• Excellent long term constant behavior
• Material can be Vapor Smoothed

Common Applications:

• Advanced conceptual models
• Functional prototyping
• Manufacturing tools
• Substitute for injection molding
• Production parts
• Prosthesis parts

Material Reference Data:

• For more information on how the SLS printing process works please check out this page.
• Material manufacturers website

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SLS – PA 2200 (PA-12): Technical specifications

Mechanical properties	Value
Flexural Modulus, 23°C	1500 MPa
Flexural Strength	58 MPa
Izod Impact notched, 23°C	4.4 kJ/m²
Izod Impact unnotched, 23°C	32.8 kJ/m²
Shore D hardness (15s)	75
Ball indentation hardness	78 MPa

3D Data	Value
Tensile Modulus (X Direction)	1700 MPa
Tensile Modulus (Y Direction)	1700 MPa
Tensile Modulus (Z Direction)	1650 MPa
Tensile Strength (X Direction)	48 MPa
Tensile Strength (Y Direction)	48 MPa
Tensile Strength (Z Direction)	47 MPa
Strain at Break (X Direction)	24 %
Charpy impact strength (+23°C, X Direction)	53 kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C, X Direction)	4.8 kJ/m²
Thermal Conductivity (X Direction)	0.144 W/(m K)
Thermal Conductivity (Y Direction)	0.144 W/(m K)
Thermal Conductivity (Z Direction)	0.127 W/(m K)

Thermal properties	Value
Melting temperature (10°C/min)	176 °C
Vicat softening temperature A	181 °C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 50N)	163 °C

Electrical Properties	Measurement Method DIN/ISO	Unit	Value
Volume Resistance	DIN 53482 IEC-Publ. 93	*cm	10^13 –10^15
Surface Resistance	DIN 53482 IEC-Publ. 93		10^13
Relative Permittivity (1 kHz)	DIN53483 IEC-Publ. 250	10^2 Hz	3,8
Dielectric strength	DIN 53481	KV/mm	92
Dielectric dissipation factor (1 kHz)	DIN 53483 IEC-Publ. 250	–	0.05 – 0.09

Flammability / Burning Property	Measurement Method DIN/ISO	Unit	Value
Flammability	IEC 60707 * ISO 1210 UL94*	Klasse (1,6 mm) Klasse (1,6 mm)	HB HB (horizontal burning)

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SLS – PA 2200 (PA-12): Part Gallery