HP 3D High Reusability PA 11
HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
Nylon 11 (Polyamide / PA 11)
Manufacturing strong and ductile parts
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 is a thermoplastic nylon 3D printing powder engineered for the Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing process. It is used to produce functional parts with high strength and ductility for a wide variety of industries such as prostheses, insoles, sports goods, snap fits, living hinges, and more. The Nylon PA11 can assure high-quality standards of the 3D printed parts as well as performance in terms of durability, detailing, and accuracy.
3D Print Parts Made to Last
Strong parts. Environmentally friendly. High productivity.
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 is a polyamide (PA) material used in HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing process. PA 11 is a thermoplastic polymer known for its toughness, chemical resistance, and high-temperature resistance. It is commonly used in the production of functional prototypes, end-use parts, and tooling. HP’s High Reusability PA 11 is specifically formulated to be highly durable and reusable, making it well-suited for applications that require parts with high strength and long-term performance. It is also easy to post-process and can be dyed or painted to achieve a wide range of colors.
Material Performance
HP 3D High Reusability PA11 has a low environmental impact, consumes less non-renewable resources to be produced, and has a superior thermal resistance. In addition, it is stable to light, UV, and weather. The Nylon PA11 black polyamide is also characterized by good elasticity, high elongation at break, and high impact resistance.
TENSILE STRENGTH
50 MPa/7250 psi (XY Axis)
50 MPa/7250 psi (Z axis)
ELONGATION AT BREAK
50% (ZYZ Axis)
POWDER MELTING POINT (DSC)
202°C / 396° F, ASTM D3418
PARTICLE SIZE
54 microns, ASTM D3451
Applications
Medical
Prostheses, insoles
Production Parts
Strong and durable end-use parts such as living hinges or snap fits
Consumer goods
Sports goods, electronic devices
Material Highlights
Characteristics – ASTM Method Testing
Powder melting point (DSC) – 202° C, 396° F, ASTM D3418
Particle size: 54 microns, ASTM D3451
Bulk density of powder: 0.48 g/cm3, 0.017 lb/in3
Density of parts: 1.04 g/cm3, ASTM D792
Biocompatibility—meets USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices
Uses
Prostheses
Insoles
Sport goods
Snap fits
Living hinges
Industries
Healthcare
Consumer goods
Industrial goods
Education
Performance Scale
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Material Color
Technical Specifications
| Mechanical Properties | Test Method | Value |
| Shore hardness (D, XY, XZ, YX, YZ, ZX, ZY) | ASTM D2240 | 80 |
| Tensile strength, max load1 (XY, XZ, YX, YZ) | ASTM D638 | 52 MPa/7542 psi |
| Tensile strength, max load1 (ZX, ZY) | ASTM D638 | 52 MPa/7542 psi |
| Tensile modulus1, XY, XZ, YX, YZ | ASTM D638 | 1800 MPa/261 ksi |
| Tensile modulus1, ZX, ZY | ASTM D638 | 1800 MPa/261 ksi |
| Elongation at break1, XY, XZ, YX, YZ | ASTM D638 | 50% |
| Elongation at break1, ZX, ZY | ASTM D638 | 35% |
| Flexural strength2 (@ 5%),10 XY, XZ, YX, YZ, ZX, ZY | ASTM D790 | 70 MPa/10150 psi |
| Flexural modulus2, XY, XZ, YX, YZ, ZX, ZY | ASTM D790 | 1800 MPa/261 ksi |
| Izod impact notched (@ 3.2 mm, 23°C), XY, XZ, YX, YZ | ASTM D256 Test Method A | 5 kJ/m2 |
| Izod impact notched (@ 3.2 mm, 23°C), ZX, ZY | ASTM D256 Test Method A | 4.5 kJ/m2 |
1 Test results realized under the ASTM D638 with a test rate of 10 mm/min, specimens type V.
2 Test results realized under ASTM D790 Procedure B at a test rate of 13.55 mm/min.
| Thermal Properties | Test Method | Value |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi), XY, XZ, YX, YZ, ZX, ZY | ASTM D648 Test Method A | 185 °C/365 °F |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), XY, XZ, YX, YZ, ZX, ZY | ASTM D648 Test Method A | 54 °C/129 °F |
| Reusability | ||
| Refresh ratio for stable performance | N/A | 30% |
| Recommended environmental conditions | N/A | Recommended relative humidity |
| Certifications | N/A | USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices3 |
3 Based on HP internal testing, June 2017, HP 3D600 Fusing and Detailing Agents and HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 powder meet USP Class I-VI and US FDA’s guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices. Tested according to USP Class I-VI including irritation, acute systemic toxicity, and implantation; cytotoxicity per ISO 10993-5, Biological evaluation of medical devices–part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity; and sensitization per ISO 10993-10, Biological evaluation of medical devices–Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization. It is the responsibility of the customer to determine that its use of the fusing and detailing agents and powder is safe and technically suitable to the intended applications and consistent with the relevant regulatory requirements (including FDA requirements) applicable to the customer’s final product. For more information, see hp.com/go/biocompatibilitycertificate/PA11