SLS PP Nylon 3D Printing Service
Lightweight SLS PP Nylon printing for snap-fit parts, living hinges, chemical-resistant components, functional prototypes, and low-volume end-use products that need flexibility and repeated-use durability.
SLS PP is a lightweight and cost-effective engineering plastic that offers excellent chemical resistance, good flexibility, and strong fatigue performance. It is especially suitable for functional parts that require repeated bending, living hinge behavior, or lower weight than traditional nylon materials.
What Is SLS PP Nylon?
SLS PP Nylon is a polypropylene-based powder material for selective laser sintering. It is known for its low density, balanced flexibility, and excellent chemical resistance, making it a practical solution for lightweight functional parts that need repeated movement or repeated-use performance.
Compared with PA12 or glass fiber reinforced nylon, PP is lighter and more flexible, while offering better chemical resistance for certain environments. It is a strong option for snap-fit parts, living hinges, containers, fixtures, and customized end-use components where rigidity is less important than ductility, weight reduction, and long-term usability.
Best Fit for SLS PP Nylon Printing
- Living hinges and snap-fit assemblies
- Lightweight functional prototypes and end-use parts
- Containers, housings, and chemical-resistant components
- Customized fixtures and consumer product parts
- Repeated-use structures that need flexibility and durability
SLS PP Nylon Specifications
Application
High-Performance Plastics
Technology
SLS
Price
From $2.00
Build Time
96 – 120 hours
Color
White
Tolerance
±0.2mm (Within 100mm), ±0.2% (Above 100mm)
Min. Wall Thickness
1.5mm
Max. Size
340 × 340 × 400 mm
Min Build Size
5 × 5 × 5 mm / 10 × 2 × 2 mm
Density
0.83 g/cm³
Why Choose Our SLS PP Nylon Printing Service
- Lightweight material ideal for weight-sensitive product designs
- Excellent fatigue resistance for repeated-use parts and hinge structures
- Good flexibility and ductility for snap-fit and functional assemblies
- Strong chemical resistance for demanding industrial or consumer environments
- SLS process supports complex geometries without support structures
SLS PP Nylon Material Properties
Density
0.83 g/cm³
Melting Point
142°C
Heat Deflection Temp. @1.8 MPa
63°C
Heat Deflection Temp. @0.45 MPa
114°C
Tensile Modulus
1323 MPa
Tensile Strength
29.6 MPa
Elongation at Break
53%
Flexural Modulus
1506 MPa
Flexural Strength
23 MPa
Material Character
Lightweight, semi-flexible, durable
Compare SLS PP Nylon with Similar SLS Materials
| Attribute | PP Nylon | PP+GF Nylon | PA12 Nylon | PA11 Nylon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | SLS | SLS | SLS | SLS |
| Application | High-Performance Plastics | High-Performance Plastics | Engineering Plastics | High-Performance Plastics |
| Price | From $2.00 | From $25.00 | From $1.00 | From $1.50 |
| Color | White | Yellowish White | Grayish Black / Black / White | Grayish Black |
| Build Time | 96 – 120 hours | 96 – 120 hours | 72 – 96 hours | 96 – 120 hours |
| Max Size | 340 × 340 × 400 mm | 340 × 340 × 400 mm | 360 × 360 × 500 mm | 340 × 340 × 400 mm |
| Tensile Strength | 29.6 MPa | 1980 MPa | 44 MPa | 42 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 53% | 58% | 25% | 40% |
| Main Character | Lightweight and semi-flexible | Higher rigidity and dimensional stability | Balanced toughness and strength | Higher ductility and impact resistance |
| Typical Use | Living hinges, containers, snap-fit parts, repeated-use parts | Structural components, housings, fixtures, rigid functional parts | General functional prototypes, housings, durable nylon parts | Repeated loading parts, durable functional parts, better ductility needs |
| Summary | Choose PP when you need low weight, flexibility, and strong chemical resistance. | Choose PP+GF when you need more rigidity than standard PP. | Choose PA12 for a balanced all-around SLS engineering material. | Choose PA11 when impact resistance and ductility are more important than stiffness. |
SLS PP is especially suitable for lightweight functional designs, repeated-use parts, and structures that need ductility rather than high rigidity. If your project requires more stiffness, PP+GF or PA12 may be more suitable. If you want better toughness and crack resistance, PA11 can be a stronger alternative.
Need SLS PP 3D Printing Parts Fast?
Send us your 3D file and application requirements. We can help confirm whether SLS PP is the right fit for your project, or recommend PP+GF, PA12, PA11, or another material based on flexibility, chemical resistance, weight, and end-use performance.