PA10T vs PA11
Polymer · grade comparison
PA10T and PA11 are both polymer grades. PA10T is the stronger of the two: yield strength 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) against 40 MPa (5.8 ksi) for PA11, about 125% more; tensile strength follows at 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) vs 48 MPa (6.96 ksi). In exchange, PA11 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 25% for PA10T, and PA10T is harder (82 Shore D vs 75 Shore D). PA11 is lighter (1.03 g/cm³ vs 1.11 g/cm³ for PA10T) and PA10T is stiffer (2.8 GPa vs 1.6 GPa). On the shop floor, PA11 welds better (very good vs good).
PA10TChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
PA11Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PA10T vs PA11: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Shear Modulus
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.4 · Izod Impact, Notched 55 J/m1 ft·lbf/in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.25 W/m·K0.14 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 25%
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Surface Resistivity
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
UV / Weathering Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Same in both: Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5 kg CO₂/kg
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 0
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | PA10T | PA11 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printing | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | Unfilled |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Conductive Coating | — | Yes |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | — | Yes |
| EMI Shielding Coating | — | Yes |
| Painting | — | Yes |
| Primer Coating | — | Yes |
| Soft Touch Coating | — | Yes |
| Tinted Coating | — | Yes |
| UV Coating | — | Yes |
| Vacuum Metallization | — | Yes |
| Waterproof Coating | — | Yes |
PA10T vs PA11 — frequently asked
Is PA10T stronger than PA11?
Yes. PA10T has a typical yield strength of 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) against 40 MPa (5.8 ksi) for PA11 — about 125% more. Tensile strength is 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) vs 48 MPa (6.96 ksi).
Which is cheaper, PA10T or PA11?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$, premium); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, PA10T or PA11?
PA11, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 65/100 against 60/100 for PA10T; for welding the order is PA11 first (very good, 70/100) then PA10T (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PA10T and PA11 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.