Tensile StrengthMPa
- Nylon 1250
- Nylon 1149
- Nylon 12 GF38
- Nylon 11 CF69
- TPU 90A7.2
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Nylon 12
High dimensional stability with balanced chemical and mechanical performance.
The reference polymer for SLS production. At 50 MPa tensile strength and a 171°C heat deflection temperature under a 0.45 MPa load, it produces rigid, dimensionally stable parts. It resists oil, fuel and most industrial chemicals, making it the default choice for housings, brackets and assembly hardware.
MEASURED PROPERTIES08 / 08
- Tensile Strength
- 50MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 11%
- Flexural Modulus
- 1600MPa
- Notched Impact Strength
- 32J/m
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 171°C 0.45 MPa
- Tensile Modulus
- 1850MPa
- Flexural Strength
- 66MPa
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 87°C 1.8 MPa
MATERIAL COMPARISON
Where Nylon 12 Sits in the Range
Elongation at Break%
- Nylon 1211
- Nylon 1140
- Nylon 12 GF4
- Nylon 11 CF9
- TPU 90A110
Flexural ModulusMPa
- Nylon 121600
- Nylon 111400
- Nylon 12 GF2400
- Nylon 11 CF4200
- TPU 90A—
Notched Impact StrengthJ/m
- Nylon 1232
- Nylon 1171
- Nylon 12 GF36
- Nylon 11 CF74
- TPU 90A—
Heat Deflection Temperature°C0.45 MPa
- Nylon 12171
- Nylon 11182
- Nylon 12 GF170
- Nylon 11 CF188
- TPU 90A—
Values are the manufacturer’s published typical figures for printed, post-processed specimens. A dash means the property is not quoted for that material by the manufacturer.
APPLICATIONS04 / 04
01
Enclosures & Housings
Electronics enclosures, control boxes and connector housings. Dimensional stability keeps lid fit and gasket seats repeatable from batch to batch.
02
Brackets & Mounting Hardware
Load-carrying brackets and fixings. Stiff enough, light, and well suited to heat-set threaded inserts.
03
Fluid Line Components
Manifold, duct and coupling geometries, backed by resistance to oil, fuel and industrial chemicals.
04
Fixtures & Assembly Jigs
Gauging, inspection and assembly aids used repeatedly on the line. They hold their dimensions over time.
MATERIAL SELECTION
Choose Nylon 12 When
- Stiffness and dimensional stability matter more than flexibility.
- The part will meet oil, fuel or industrial chemicals.
- You want to stay within standard lead time and cost.
Consider These Instead
- If the part takes impact or flexes repeatedly: Nylon 11 is far more ductile, at 40% elongation and 71 J/m impact strength.
- If rigidity under load and shape retention at temperature are critical: Nylon 11 CF is the stiffest powder in the library, at 4200 MPa flexural modulus.
- If you need damping, sealing or sustained flex: TPU 90A behaves as an elastomer.
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