SLS – PA 2200 (PA-12)
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:
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- Material manufacturers website
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) |
SLS – PA 2200 (PA-12): Part Gallery
