PA11
Ductile, quality parts with optimal mechanical properties
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 is a thermoplastic material delivering optimal mechanical properties. It provides excellent chemical resistance and enhanced elongation-at-break. Impact resistance and ductility are ideal for prostheses, insoles, sports goods, snap fits, living hinges, and more. This material is biocompatible and meets USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices.
Offer a unique combination of biocompatibility, low durometer, and tear-resistance, with a tensile modulus of 1700 MPa.
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PA11
| Properties | Test Method | English | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Max Load, XY, XZ, YX, YZ | ASTM D638 | 7542 psi | 52 MPa |
| Tensile Strength, Max Load, ZX, XY | ASTM D638 | 7542 psi | 52 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus, XY, XZ, YX, YZ | ASTM D638 | 261 ksi | 1800 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus, ZX, ZY | ASTM D638 | 261 ksi | 1800 MPa |
| Elongation at Break,11 XY, XZ, YX, YZ | ASTM D638 | 50% | 50% |
| Elongation at Break, XY, XZ, YX, YZ | ASTM D638 | 10% | 10% |
| Elongation at Break, ZX, ZY | ASTM D638 | 35% | 35% |
| Flexural strength (@ 5%), XY, XZ, YX, YZ, ZX, ZY | ASTM D790 | 10150 psi | 70 MPa |
| Flexural modulus, XY, XZ, YX, YZ, ZX, ZY | ASTM D790 | 261 ksi | 1800 MPa |
| Izod impact notched (@ 3.2 mm, 23°C), XY, XZ, YX, YZ | ASTM D256 Test Method A | 5 kJ/m2 | 5 kJ/m2 |
| Izod impact notched (@ 3.2 mm, 23°C), ZX, ZY | ASTM D256 Test Method A | 4.5 kJ/m2 | 4.5 kJ/m2 |
| Shore Hardness D, XY, XZ, YX, YZ, ZX, ZY | ASTM D2240 | 80 | 80 |
| Properties | Test Method | English | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi), XY, XZ, YX, YZ, ZX, ZY | ASTM D648 Test Method A | 365°F | 185°C |
| Heat deflection temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), XY, XZ, YX, YZ, ZX, ZY | ASTM D648 Test Method A | 129°F | 54°C |
| Properties | Test Method | English | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder melting point (DSC) | ASTM D3418 | 396°F | 202°C |
| Particle size | ASTM D3451 | 54 μm | 54 μm |
| Bulk density of powder | ASTM D1895 | 0.017 lb/in3 | 0.48 g/cm3 |
| Density of parts | ASTM D792 | 0.038 lb/cm3 | 1.05 g/in3 |
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