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SLS Materials Matrix &
Radar Plot Comparison

Unfilled SLS Polyamides

Unfilled SLS materials have anisotropic properties (X>Z) that may vary and should not be used for structural applications without validation or testing. Solid Concepts X-Axis data is for comparative purposes only. Values have been normalized on a 0-10 scale.

Filled SLS Polyamides

Filled SLS materials have anisotropic properties (X>>Z) that may vary and should not be used for structural applications without validation or testing. Solid Concepts X-Axis data is for comparative purposes only. Values have been normalized on a 0-10 scale.

SLS Polyamide Color Density Elongation to Break Flexural Strength Heat Deflection
Temp. @ 264 psi		 Heat Deflection
Temp. @ 66 psi		 Izod Impact Strength
(notched)		 Izod Impact Strength (un-notched) Tensile Modulus Tensile Strength Surface Finished (as processed) Moisture Absorption (24 Hours, 23°C) Flammability
NYLON 12 PA* Nylon White 0.034 lb/in³ (0.95 g/cc) 15% - 25% 186,000+/-18,900psi (1,240+/-130Mpa) 187 - 203°F (86 - 95°C) 351 - 356°F (177 - 180°C) xx-xx ft-lb/in (214-220 J/m) xx-xx ft-lb/in (400-480 J/m) 232,060-268,320 psi (1,600-1,850 Mpa) 6,090 - 7,250 psi (42 - 50 Mpa) 300 - 400 Ra (7.6 - 10.2 µm) 0.41% N/A
NYLON 12 AF*
Aluminum filled Nylon		 Grey Metallic 0.049 lb/in³ (1.36 g/cc) 2.5% - 4.5% 435,000 +/- 21,800psi (3,000 +/- 150 Mpa) 232°F (111°C) 350 - 356°F (177 - 180°C) TBD TBD 529,390 - 572,900 psi (3,650 - 3,950 Mpa) 6,240 - 7,110 psi (43 - 49 Mpa) 300 - 400 Ra (7.6 - 10.2 µm) TBD N/A
NYLON 12 GF* Glass filled Nylon 12 Light Grey 0.045 lb/in³ (1.40 g/cc) 3.5% - 6% 319,100-450,500psi (2200 - 3106 Mpa) 230 - 273°F (110 - 134°C) 347 - 354°F (175 - 179°C) xx ft-lb/in (150 J/m) 2.3 ft-lb/in (123 J/m) 428,625 - 590,010 psi (3,300 - 4,068 Mpa) 6,530 psi (45 Mpa) 200 - 300 Ra (5.1 - 7.6 µm) 0.35% N/A
NYLON 12 CF** Carbon filled Nylon 12 Black 0.036 lb/in³ (1.01 g/cc) 2.3 % - 5.6% 810,000-906,200psi (5,585 - 3,447 Mpa) 228 - 347°F (109 - 175°C) 342 - 352°F (172 - 178°C) 1.18 ft-lb/in (xx J/m) TBD 650,000-1,0412,910 psi (4,482 - 7,320 Mpa) 7,250 - 11,310 psi (50 - 78 Mpa) 150 - 250 Ra (3.8 - 6.4 µm) TBD N/A
NYLON 12 FG* Glass fiber filled Nylon 12 Very Light Grey 0.045 lb/in³ (1.25 g/cc) 2% - 5% 536,700-565,650psi (3,700 - 3,900 Mpa) 329°F (165°C) TBD TBD TBD 623,660 - 652,670 psi (4,300 - 4,500 Mpa) 6,670 - 7,110 psi (46 - 49 Mpa) 150 - 250 Ra (3.8 - 6.4 µm) TBD N/A
NYTEK 1100* White Nylon 11 Translucent White 0.038 lb/in³ (1.04 g/cc) 12.0 - 45.0% 126,000-205,000psi (869 - 1413 Mpa) 111 - 131°F (44 - 55°C) 302 - 325°F (150 - 163°C) 1.30 ft-lb/in (70 J/m) 26 ft-lb/in (1,370 J/m) 202,000 -275,000 psi (1,390 - 1,900 MPA) 5,950 - 7,600 psi (41 - 52 Mpa) 350 - 500 Ra (8.9 - 12.7 µm) 1.20% N/A
NYTEK 1100B* Black Nylon 11 Black 0.038 lb/in³ (1.04 g/cc) 12.0 - 45.0% 126,000-205,000psi (869 - 1413 Mpa) 111 - 131°F (44 - 55°C) 302 - 325°F (150 - 163°C) 1.30 ft-lb/in (70 J/m) 26 ft-lb/in (1,370 J/m) 202,000 -275,000 psi (1,390 - 1,900 MPA) 5,950 - 7,600 psi (41 - 52 Mpa) 350 - 500 Ra (8.9 - 12.7 µm) 1.20% N/A
FR-106* FAR 25.853 Fire retardant Nylon 11 Translucent White 0.039 lb/in³ (1.07 g/cc) 21 - 38% 195,000 psi (1,345 Mpa) TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 5,600 - 6,700 psi (39 - 46 Mpa) 350 - 500 Ra (8.9 - 12.7 µm) 1.20% Passes FAR 25.853 12 & 60 sec. Burn Time

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