bio-base PA12 alternative. tougher, more flexible. €120/kg.
When impact + flexibility matter more than stiffness. Snap-fits with heavy load. Living hinges with millions of cycles. Sport equipment, prosthetics, automotive flexible components.
| Formula | (C₁₁H₂₁NO)ₙ |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 48°C |
| Nozzle temp | 0–0°C |
| Bed temp | 0–0°C |
| Enclosure | industrial SLS/MJF chamber |
| Difficulty | ★★★★: advanced |
Engineer, author of The Big Book of 3D Printing and additive manufacturing expert
| Formula | (C₁₁H₂₁NO)ₙ |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.04 |
| Tg (°C) | 48 |
| Print ease (0-10) | 3 |
| Tensile (0-10) | 7 |
| Flexibility (0-10) | 8 |
| Impact resistance (0-10) | 10 |
| Heat resistance (0-10) | 5 |
| UV resistance (0-10) | 6 |
| Chemical resistance (0-10) | 7 |
| Cost (0-10) | 2 |
| Safety (0-10) | 7 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 8 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 9 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 8 |
| Drying temperature (ASTM) | 70-80 °C |
|---|
| Property | PA11 (Bio-Nylon) | PA12 (Nylon 12) | PEBA Powder | TPU Powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print ease | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Tensile | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Flexibility | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Impact resistance | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Heat resistance | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| UV resistance | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Chemical resistance | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Cost | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Safety | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Finishing | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Bed adhesion | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Accuracy | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Compatible printers: 59