Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural (PA11, SLS)
Arkema · SLS powder
Arkema's PA11 powder for Selective Laser Sintering.
Arkema datasheet values, printed parts
Other PA11 grades and fills
Compare the PA11 products and conditions in the library; see the grade overview at PA11.
- COND
- FR
- ESD
- GF
- Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural
- EOS PA 1102 black
- EOS PA 1101 ClimateNeutral
- Formlabs Nylon 11
- EOS PA 1101
- Forward AM Ultrasint PA11
- HP PA 11
- HP PA 11 Gen2
- Sinterit PA11 Onyx
- CF
- Formlabs Nylon 11 CF
- Sinterit PA11 CF
- Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF
Compare all 17 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conditioned | PA11 moisture-conditioned to equilibrium at 50% RH: water plasticizes the amide phase, lowering modulus and strength while raising ductility and impact toughness. | 36 | 45 | 120 | 72 Shore D |
Flame-retardant PA11 powder | Specify for aircraft interior, rail and electrical enclosure parts needing V-0 / FAR 25.853 compliance. | 36 | 40 | 15 | 76 Shore D |
Static-dissipative / conductive-filled PA11 powder | For electronics handling trays, fuel-system components and fixtures requiring controlled surface resistivity. | 38 | 44 | 15 | 77 Shore D |
Glass-bead / glass-fiber filled PA11 powder | Use when stiffness, dimensional stability and elevated-temperature rigidity matter more than ductility. | — | 42 | 6 | 82 Shore D |
Arkema Rilsan Invent NaturalThis page SLS powder | — | — | 45 | 45 | 77 Shore D |
SLS powder | — | — | 48 | 30 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 48 | 45 | — |
Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder · SLS powder | A bio-based, highly ductile PA11 powder for flexible, impact-resistant functional and medical parts. | — | 49 | 40 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 50 | 30 | 75 Shore D |
SLS powder | — | — | 52 | 28 | — |
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 · MJF powder | A ductile bio-based PA 11 for impact-resistant functional parts, living hinges, and flexible production geometries. | — | 52 | 50 | 80 Shore D |
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 · MJF powder | A second-generation ductile bio-based PA 11 for repeatable final-use production with improved powder efficiency. | — | 52 | 35 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 55 | 31.6 | 76 Shore D |
Carbon-fiber reinforced PA11 powder | Highest stiffness-to-weight printed PA11; for jigs, brackets and motorsport parts where deflection must be minimized. | 60 | 65 | 5 | 82 Shore D |
Formlabs Nylon 11 CF Powder · SLS powder | A carbon-fiber-filled PA11 powder for strong, lightweight, impact-resistant parts that remain stable at elevated temperatures. | — | 69 | 9 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 81 | 24.5 | 81 Shore D |
SLS powder | — | — | 82 | 7 | — |
What is Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural?
Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural is Arkema's PA11 powder for Selective Laser Sintering on Open SLS platforms. Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural has a tensile strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi), weaker than 52% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 1.5 GPa (0.218 Msi).
About this powder
- Manufacturer
- Arkema
- Product
- Rilsan Invent Natural
- Base polymer
- PA11
- Process
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
- Printers
- Open SLS platforms
- As-printed colour
- Natural; dyeing options depend on the base colour and grade
- Build atmosphere
- Inert atmosphere specified; confirm the gas and settings for the printer/material profile.
- Manufacturer data source
- Arkema source reference
- FabDigit material reference
- Download reference PDF — FabDigit layout with Arkema data and source attribution.
- Ordering
- Specify this powder in your quote notes for an availability review.
Choosing Rilsan Invent Natural
Natural PA11 for flexible, ductile SLS applications where a straightforward PA11 property set is sufficient.
- Consider it for
- Ductile functional prototypes · Flexing covers and housings · Natural-colour parts intended for dyeing
- Tradeoffs
- The linked manufacturer TDS supplies a compact set of dry typical values only. It does not establish application-specific chemical, biocompatibility or final-part performance.
- Design and validation
- Treat this as a material-screening option and request build-specific process data before setting critical dimensions or life requirements.
- Finishing
- Natural is the starting colour; dyeing is a separate process. Confirm any coating or sealing need against actual fluid exposure.
- Before choosing
- Do you need documented conditioned and orientation data before selecting PA11? Is a black mass-pigmented PA11 required instead of a dye finish?
Selection notes based on Arkema Rilsan PA11 Invent Natural TDS. Published test results depend on the stated printer, orientation and conditioning. Compare material families · Choose a finishing route.
Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural properties
Typical values for Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural; review each property’s test condition. Only this product’s reported properties are shown; unreported properties are omitted. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Mechanical5
Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural has a tensile strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi), weaker than 52% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 1.5 GPa (0.218 Msi).
per ISO 527-1/-2
per ISO 527-1/-2; Stress at break, 23°C, 50 mm/min
per ISO 527-1/-2; Strain at break, 23°C, 50 mm/min
per ISO 178; 23°C
per ISO 868
Use published values for design screening. Confirm the grade, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation when quoting.
Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural — frequently asked
What is Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural used for?
Natural PA11 for flexible, ductile SLS applications where a straightforward PA11 property set is sufficient. Consider it for ductile functional prototypes, flexing covers and housings and natural-colour parts intended for dyeing. The linked manufacturer TDS supplies a compact set of dry typical values only. It does not establish application-specific chemical, biocompatibility or final-part performance.
What should I validate before using Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural?
Treat this as a material-screening option and request build-specific process data before setting critical dimensions or life requirements. Do you need documented conditioned and orientation data before selecting PA11? Is a black mass-pigmented PA11 required instead of a dye finish?
How can Arkema Rilsan Invent Natural be finished?
Natural is the starting colour; dyeing is a separate process. Confirm any coating or sealing need against actual fluid exposure.
Sources
Product values come from the selected manufacturer source and are normalised for comparison. Confirm the quoted process, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation for the finished part.