PA12+GF Nylon 3D Printing Service
Glass fiber reinforced SLS nylon with improved stiffness, strength, and thermal resistance for rigid structural parts and functional end-use applications.
PA12+GF Nylon is a glass fiber reinforced engineering plastic designed for parts that need higher rigidity and stronger load-bearing performance than standard PA12. With support-free SLS manufacturing, it is ideal for structural parts, housings, fixtures, and small-batch functional components that require stiffness, dimensional stability, and better thermal performance.
What Is PA12+GF Nylon?
PA12+GF Nylon is a glass fiber reinforced SLS material developed for applications that require greater stiffness and higher structural stability than standard PA12. The added glass fibers improve rigidity, reduce deformation under load, and make the material more suitable for functional structural parts and end-use applications.
Compared with standard PA12 Nylon, PA12+GF offers stronger rigidity and better heat resistance, while sacrificing some elongation and flexibility. It is a practical option for parts that need to hold shape under stress, such as housings, supports, fixtures, and mechanical components in small-batch production.
Best Fit for PA12+GF Printing
- Rigid structural support parts and brackets
- Electronic housing components and enclosures
- Mechanical parts and functional industrial components
- Automotive and aerospace end-use parts
- Applications requiring rigidity, dimensional stability, and thermal resistance
PA12+GF Nylon Specifications
Application
Engineering Plastics
Technology
SLS
Price
From $1.00
Build Time
96 - 120 hours
Color
Grayish White / Grayish Black
Tolerance
±0.2mm (Within 100mm), ±0.2% (Above 100mm)
Min. Wall Thickness
1.0mm
Max. Size
340 × 340 × 400 mm
Min. Build Size
5 × 5 × 5 mm / 10 × 2 × 2 mm
Surface Character
Grainy texture with visible particles
Why Choose Our PA12+GF Printing Service
- Higher stiffness and rigidity than standard PA12 Nylon
- Better dimensional stability for load-bearing and structural parts
- Support-free SLS process for complex functional geometries
- Suitable for small-batch production as an alternative to CNC or injection molding
- Good choice for rigid end-use parts, housings, and fixtures
PA12+GF Nylon Material Properties
Heat Deflection Temp. @1.8 MPa
60°C
Heat Deflection Temp. @0.45 MPa
150°C
Powder Melting Point
185°C
Flexural Strength
60 MPa
Flexural Modulus
2,000 MPa
Izod Impact Strength (Notched)
5 KJ/m²
Izod Impact Strength (Unnotched)
12 KJ/m²
Tensile Modulus
2,500 MPa
Tensile Strength
42 MPa
Elongation at Break
8%
Compare PA12+GF Nylon with Other SLS Materials
| Attribute | PA12+GF Nylon | PA12 Nylon | PA11 Nylon | PA6+GF Nylon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | SLS | SLS | SLS | SLS |
| Application | Engineering Plastics | Engineering Plastics | High-Performance Plastics | High-Temperature Plastics |
| Price | From $1.00 | From $1.00 | From $1.50 | From $10.00 |
| Build Time | 96 - 120 hours | 72 - 96 hours | 96 - 120 hours | 96 - 120 hours |
| Color | Grayish White / Grayish Black | Grayish Black / Black / White | Grayish Black | Grayish Black |
| Max Size | 340 × 340 × 400 mm | 360 × 360 × 500 mm | 340 × 340 × 400 mm | 340 × 340 × 400 mm |
| Main Advantage | Higher stiffness and rigidity | Balanced toughness and accuracy | Better ductility and fatigue resistance | Higher heat resistance and load-bearing capacity |
| Tensile Strength | 42 MPa | 44 MPa | 42 MPa | 77 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 8% | 25% | 40% | 1.7% |
| Typical Use | Rigid structural parts, housings, fixtures, automotive components | Functional parts, prototypes, low-volume production | Durable parts needing repeated loading or bending | High-stiffness structural and heat-resistant parts |
| Summary | Choose PA12+GF when you need more rigidity and dimensional stability than standard nylon. | Choose PA12 for a better all-round balance of toughness and printability. | Choose PA11 when flexibility and long-term durability matter more. | Choose PA6+GF for even higher heat resistance and structural stiffness. |
Need an SLS nylon for rigid structural parts and stable performance under load? PA12+GF Nylon is a strong choice when stiffness, dimensional stability, and functional reliability are more important than flexibility.
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