PA 12 Value
A sustainable and strong material choice for functional and prototype parts.
What is PA 12 Value?
PA 12 Value is a sustainable and highly cost-effective material made from recycled powder. PA 12 Value offers high impact and temperature resistance, plus stability under a wide range of environmental conditions and near isotropic mechanical properties making it a great choice for functional and prototype parts.
Applications
PA 12 Value is often used to build housings, enclosures, and fixtures, and can work well for snap fits and hinges.
Tolerances
For well-designed parts, tolerances of ±0.010 in. plus ±0.0015 in. for each additional inch can typically be achieved.
Key Product Benefits
- Near isotropic mechanical properties
- Has great chemical resistance and ideal for functional parts and prototypes
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PA 12 Value Properties
All of the figures contained on this data sheet are approximate and dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to, machine and process parameters.
The information provided is therefore not binding and not deemed to be certified.
| Property | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Color | - | Off White |
| Sintered Density | ASTM D792 | 1.01 g/cm³ |
| Water absorption (20 °C, 50% relative humidity) | ASTM D570 | 0.5 ± 0.2% |
| Water absorption, 24 hrs. in boiling water | ASTM D570 | 2.0 ± 0.3% |
| E-Module (x-y plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 1,900 ± 200 MPa |
| E-Module (z plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 1,900 ± 200 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (x-y plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 46 |
| Tensile Strength (z plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 46 ± 4 MPa |
| Elongation at break (x-y plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 13 ± 4% |
| Elongation at break (z plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 7 ± 4% |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 0.46 MPa* | ASTM D648 | 175 °C (374 °F) |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 1.82 MPa* | ASTM D648 | 95 °C (203 °F) |
* From supplier data sheet