Reinforced Strength & StiffnessGlass Bead Filled PA12 for High-Performance Applications
Glass Filled Nylon PA12 (PA 3200 GF) is a white polyamide 12 powder reinforced with 40% glass beads to deliver exceptional rigidity, wear resistance, and thermal performance. This advanced composite material combines the proven reliability of PA12 with enhanced mechanical properties, making it ideal for demanding applications requiring high stiffness under load, superior wear resistance, and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures.
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Glass Reinforced Engineering Nylon
Glass Filled Nylon PA12 (PA 3200 GF) represents a significant advancement in selective laser sintering materials, combining the proven reliability of polyamide 12 with 40% glass bead reinforcement. This engineered composite delivers exceptional rigidity with a tensile modulus of 3,200 MPa—nearly double that of standard PA12—while maintaining good elongation at break. The glass bead reinforcement provides superior wear resistance, making it ideal for components subjected to regular friction and mechanical stress. Its enhanced thermal performance and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures expand its applicability across automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Real-World Applications
From automotive to aerospace applications, Glass Filled Nylon PA12 delivers exceptional performance across demanding industries. Its unique combination of exceptional stiffness and rigidity with 3,200 mpa tensile modulus, superior wear and abrasion resistance for high-friction applications, enhanced thermal performance with improved heat deflection temperature makes it the material of choice for engineers worldwide.
Automotive Components
Engine housings, transmission components, and under-hood parts requiring high temperature resistance and dimensional stability
Industrial Housings
Machine enclosures, protective housings, and structural components requiring enhanced stiffness under mechanical loads
Wear-Resistant Parts
Gears, bearings, sliding components, and moving parts subjected to regular friction and abrasive wear
Forming & Molding Tools
Deep-drawing tools, thermoforming molds, and manufacturing fixtures for composite and plastic forming processes
Aerospace Brackets
Structural brackets, mounting hardware, and load-bearing components for aerospace and defense applications
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Built with Precision SLS Technology
Glass Filled Nylon PA12 is manufactured using industrial-grade Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology, ensuring exceptional mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy for demanding applications.
Industrial-grade SLS technology delivers unmatched precision and consistency for Glass Filled Nylon PA12 production. Our advanced powder bed fusion process ensures optimal material properties and surface quality.
- Layer Height: 0.12 mm (0.005 in). Fine layer resolution delivers smooth surface finish and precise feature definition.
- Tolerance: ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012 in) or ± 0.3%, whichever is greater. Consistent dimensional accuracy across complex geometries and thin-wall features.
- Build Volume: 340 × 340 × 600 mm (13.4 × 13.4 × 23.6 in) to 700 × 380 × 580 mm (27.6 × 15.0 × 22.8 in). Large production capacity enables efficient manufacturing of multiple parts or assemblies.
- Support-Free Manufacturing. Self-supporting powder bed process enables complex internal geometries and overhangs.
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Mechanical Properties
Glass Filled Nylon PA12 exhibits excellent mechanical properties, making it ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts that need to meet demanding performance requirements in automotive and aerospace applications.
Technical Specifications
| Measurement | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus (XY Orientation) | 3,200 MPa | ISO/ASTM |
| Tensile Modulus (Z Orientation) | 2,500 MPa | ISO/ASTM |
| Tensile Strength (XY Orientation) | 51 MPa | ISO/ASTM |
| Tensile Strength (Z Orientation) | 47 MPa | ISO/ASTM |
| Strain at Break (XY Orientation) | 9 % | ISO/ASTM |
| Strain at Break (Z Orientation) | 5.5 % | ISO/ASTM |
| Flexural Modulus (XY Orientation) | 2,900 MPa | ISO/ASTM |
| Flexural Strength (XY Orientation) | 73 MPa | ISO/ASTM |
| Charpy Impact Strength (+23°C) | 35 kJ/m² | ISO/ASTM |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C) | 5.4 kJ/m² | ISO/ASTM |
| Izod Impact Strength (+23°C) | 21 kJ/m² | ISO/ASTM |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (+23°C) | 4.2 kJ/m² | ISO/ASTM |
| Ball Indentation Hardness | 98 MPa | ISO/ASTM |
| Shore D Hardness | 80 | ISO/ASTM |
Performance Characteristics
Glass Filled Nylon PA12 delivers exceptional mechanical performance with excellent strength characteristics, effectively handling demanding load conditions. Its balanced mechanical profile allows it to maintain structural integrity while preventing brittleness in critical applications.
These qualities make it well-suited for automotive engine housings and transmission components, aerospace structural brackets and mounting hardware, industrial machine housings and protective enclosures, providing long-term durability in demanding environments. Glass Filled Nylon PA12 maintains dimensional stability over time, ensuring consistent performance across temperature and stress variations.
This makes it a reliable choice for applications requiring precise geometries and tight tolerances across automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing industries. Its versatility and durability allow it to perform consistently across a wide range of mechanical applications, ensuring parts maintain their integrity under repetitive stress and environmental conditions.
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Thermal Properties
Glass Filled Nylon PA12 exhibits exceptional thermal stability and outstanding performance in demanding thermal environments.
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| Property | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature | 176 °C | ISO/ASTM |
| Heat Deflection Temperature @ 1.8 MPa | 96 °C | ISO/ASTM |
| Heat Deflection Temperature @ 0.45 MPa | 157 °C | ISO/ASTM |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 163 °C | ISO/ASTM |
| Continuous Service Temperature | 80 °C | ISO/ASTM |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 45 °C | ISO/ASTM |
Thermal Performance
Glass Filled Nylon PA12's thermal properties ensure minimal dimensional deviation under fluctuating thermal conditions, making it highly suitable for applications requiring tight tolerances and structural integrity at elevated temperatures. Glass Filled Nylon PA12 maintains consistent mechanical performance even in thermally and environmentally variable conditions across automotive and aerospace and industrial manufacturing and consumer goods and medical device and oil & gas and defense applications.
Its thermal conductivity and insulating properties make it an excellent candidate for automotive engine housings and transmission components, industrial machine housings and protective enclosures, precision instrument housings and enclosures. Glass Filled Nylon PA12 resists thermal fatigue and creep deformation, particularly in cyclic thermal loading environments.
Prolonged exposure to temperatures approaching its upper limit may lead to gradual material degradation. In applications requiring sustained operation in high-temperature environments, consult with our engineering team for material recommendations and design guidelines.
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Electrical Properties
Electrical property data for Glass Filled Nylon PA12 is not currently available in our database.
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| Property | Standard | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical property data not available for this material. Contact our engineering team for specific electrical testing requirements. | |||
Electrical Performance
Electrical property data for Glass Filled Nylon PA12 is not currently available in our database. This material may not have been specifically tested for electrical applications, or the data may be available upon request.
If you require electrical performance data for your application, please contact our engineering team who can provide guidance on testing requirements and material suitability.
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Chemical Properties
Glass Filled Nylon PA12 chemical compatibility data for reference and design considerations.
Chemical Compatibility Chart
| Chemical | Type | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Oils | Hydrocarbon | Excellent |
| Hydraulic Fluids | Hydrocarbon | Excellent |
| Aliphatic Hydrocarbons | Hydrocarbon | Excellent |
| Alcohols | Solvent | Good |
| Weak Acids | Acid | Good |
| Weak Bases | Base | Good |
| Aqueous Salt Solutions | Salt Solution | Good |
| Aromatic Hydrocarbons | Hydrocarbon | Moderate |
| Ketones | Solvent | Poor |
| Strong Acids | Acid | Poor |
| Strong Bases | Base | Poor |
Chemical Performance
Glass Filled Nylon PA12 chemical compatibility data is provided for reference and design considerations. Please refer to the compatibility chart above for specific chemical resistance ratings.
For applications involving chemical exposure, please consult the compatibility chart and contact our team for application-specific guidance.
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Biocompatibility & Compliance
Glass Filled Nylon PA12 is biocompatible, meeting USP Class VI and ISO 10993 standards, making it safe for short-term contact with skin and mucosal membranes.
Compliance Standards
| Property | Compliance | Standard/Regulation |
|---|---|---|
| UL 94 HB | Yes | Horizontal burning test for flammability rating |
| RoHS | Yes | Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive compliance |
| REACH | Yes | European chemicals regulation compliance |
| ISO 527 | Yes | Tensile properties testing standard |
| ISO 178 | Yes | Flexural properties testing standard |
| ISO 179 | Yes | Charpy impact properties testing standard |
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