PA12 EOS PA 2200 vs PA12 EOS PA 3200 GF
Polymer · PA12 grade comparison
EOS PA 2200 and EOS PA 3200 GF are two grades of the same polymer grade, PA12: EOS PA 2200 versus EOS PA 3200 GF. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. EOS PA 3200 GF is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 51 MPa (7.4 ksi) against 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) for EOS PA 2200, about 6% more. In exchange, EOS PA 2200 is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 9% for EOS PA 3200 GF, and EOS PA 3200 GF is harder (80 Shore D vs 75 Shore D). EOS PA 2200 is lighter (0.93 g/cm³ vs 1.22 g/cm³ for EOS PA 3200 GF) and EOS PA 3200 GF is stiffer (3.2 GPa vs 1.65 GPa).
EOS PA 2200Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
EOS PA 3200 GFChoose it when strength drives the design.
EOS PA 2200 vs EOS PA 3200 GF: 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)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Modulus
Charpy Impact, Unnotched (ISO 179)
Charpy Impact, Notched (ISO 179)
Hardness, Shore D
Flexural Strength
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Density
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Same in both: Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa 157°C315 °F
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.
EOS PA 2200 vs EOS PA 3200 GF — frequently asked
Is EOS PA 3200 GF stronger than EOS PA 2200?
Yes. EOS PA 3200 GF has a typical tensile strength of 51 MPa (7.4 ksi) against 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) for EOS PA 2200 — about 6% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, EOS PA 2200 or EOS PA 3200 GF?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
When should I choose EOS PA 2200 over EOS PA 3200 GF?
Pick EOS PA 2200 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint. Pick EOS PA 3200 GF when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in EOS PA 2200 and EOS PA 3200 GF 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.