DuraForm® PA
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Durable polyamide (nylon) material for real-world physical testing and functional use.Applications Complex, thin-wall ductwork Functional prototypes that approach end-use performance properties Appropriate for low-to-mid-volume rapid manufacturing Medical applications requiring USP Class VI compliance, or biocompatibility Motorsports Aerospace Housing and enclosures Impellers and connectors Consumer sporting goods Vehicle dashboards and grilles Snap-fit designs Parts requiring machining or joining with adhesives Features Excellent surface resolution and feature detail Easy-to-process Compliant with USP Class VI testing Compatible with autoclave sterilization Good chemical resistance and low moisture absorption Benefits Nicely balanced mechanical properties and processability Build prototypes that withstand functional testing Produce durable end-use parts without tooling Create accurate and repeatable parts as demanded by manufacturers Machinable and paintable for demonstration parts
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics; Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications; Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
- Interior
- Other Automotive Applications
- Structural Components
- Other Industrial Applications
- Tooling & Moldmaking
- Consumer Electronics
- Other Medical Applications
- Connectors
- Housings & Enclosures
- Other Parts & Components
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Photoactive Resins
Other characteristics
- Brand
- DuraForm
- Density
- 1000.0 - 1000.0 kg/m³
- End Uses
Aerospace Applications, Automotive Interior Trim, Computer Components, Connectors, Consumer Applications, Housings, Machine/Mechanical Parts, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Prototyping, Sporting Goods
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide (unspecified)
- Tensile Strength
- 43.0 - 43.0 MPa
- Processing Methods
- 3D Printing, Selective Laser Sintering
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Autoclave Sterilizable
- Biocompatible
- Chemical Resistant
- Durable
- Good Processability
- Good Surface Finish
- Low Moisture Absorption
- Machinable
- Country Availability
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- USA
- Certifications and Compliance
- USP Class VI
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Aerospace Applications
- Automotive Interior Trim
- Computer Components
- Connectors
- Consumer Applications
- Housings
- Machine/Mechanical Parts
- Medical/Healthcare Applications
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- 3D Printing
- Selective Laser Sintering
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 43 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Hardness | 73 | Shore D | ASTM D2240 |
| Elongation at Break | 14 | % | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 1586 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
| Ultimate Flexural Strength | 48 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 1387 | Mpa | ASTM D790 |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C) | 32 | kJ/m2 | ISO 180/1A |
| Unotched Izod Impact Strength (23°C) | 336 | J/m | ASTM D 4812 |
| Gardner Impact | 2.7 | j | ASTM D5420 |
Table 2 of 5
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Absorption (24 h) | 0.07 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Specific Gravity | 1 | — | ASTM D 792 |
Table 3 of 5
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (0-50°C) | 82.6 | µm/m°C | ASTM E 831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (85-145°C) | 179.2 | µm/m°C | ASTM E 831 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature - HDT (0.45 MPa) | 180 | °C | ASTM D638 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature - HDT (1.82 MPa) | 95 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.7 | W/mK | — |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 1.64 | J/g°C | ASTM E1269 |
Table 4 of 5
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissipation Factor (1 kHz) | 0.044 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Surface Resistivity | 7.00E+12 | ohm/sq | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Constant (1 kHz) | 2.73 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Volume Resistivity | 59000000000000.0 | ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Strength | 17.3 | kV/mm | ASTM D149 |
Table 5 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Flammability | HB | UL 94 |
