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.

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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.

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TENSILE STRENGTH

50 MPa/7250 psi (XY Axis)
50 MPa/7250 psi (Z axis)

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ELONGATION AT BREAK

50% (ZYZ Axis)

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POWDER MELTING POINT (DSC)

202°C / 396° F, ASTM D3418

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PARTICLE SIZE

54 microns, ASTM D3451

Applications

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Medical

Prostheses, insoles

3D printing Production Parts

Production Parts

Strong and durable end-use parts such as living hinges or snap fits

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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

Environmental impact
Strength
Flex
Strength
Surface look

Material Color

hex

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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