Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF (PA11, SLS)

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Forward AM's PA11 powder for Selective Laser Sintering.

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Other PA11 grades and fills

Compare the PA11 products and conditions in the library; see the grade overview at PA11.

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Grade · open for datasheet	Best for	Yield MPa	Tensile MPa	Elong. %	Hardness
COND 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
FR 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
ESD 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
GF 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 Natural SLS powder	—	—	45	45	77 Shore D
EOS PA 1102 black SLS powder	—	—	48	30	—
EOS PA 1101 ClimateNeutral SLS powder	—	—	48	45	—
Formlabs Nylon 11 Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder · SLS powder	A bio-based, highly ductile PA11 powder for flexible, impact-resistant functional and medical parts.	—	49	40	—
EOS PA 1101 SLS powder	—	—	50	30	75 Shore D
Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 SLS powder	—	—	52	28	—
HP PA 11 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 PA 11 Gen2 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	—
Sinterit PA11 Onyx SLS powder	—	—	55	31.6	76 Shore D
CF 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 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	—
Sinterit PA11 CF SLS powder	—	—	81	24.5	81 Shore D
Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CFThis page SLS powder	—	—	82	7	—

What is Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF?

Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF is Forward AM's PA11 (CF-filled) powder for Selective Laser Sintering on Open SLS platforms. Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF has a tensile strength of 82 MPa (11.9 ksi), stronger than 84% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 7% and the elastic modulus is 5.9 GPa (0.856 Msi).

Advantages

Stiff — 5.9 GPa (0.856 Msi), better than 89% of polymer grades

About this powder

Manufacturer: Forward AM
Product: Ultrasint PA11 Black CF
Base polymer: PA11 — carbon-fibre reinforced
Process: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Printers: Open SLS platforms
As-printed colour: Black
Build atmosphere: Inert atmosphere specified; confirm the gas and settings for the printer/material profile.
Manufacturer data source: Forward AM source reference
FabDigit material reference: Download reference PDF — FabDigit layout with Forward AM data and source attribution.
Ordering: Specify this powder in your quote notes for an availability review.

Choosing Ultrasint PA11 Black CF

Carbon-fibre-filled PA11 for lightweight stiff components when black as-printed appearance is acceptable.

Consider it for: Motorsport components · Lightweight aerodynamic parts · Rigid metal-replacement candidates after validation
Tradeoffs: Carbon fibre increases tensile and flexural stiffness but the published Z values are far below X values. It is not a drop-in metal substitute and it sacrifices ductility.
Design and validation: Orient the main load path in-plane where possible, avoid sharp notches, and account for dry-versus-conditioned data. Verify electrical behaviour rather than inferring it from carbon fibre.
Finishing: The material is solid black as printed and not a dyeable colour base. Mechanical finishing can expose or change the fibre-rich surface appearance.
Before choosing: Can the part tolerate lower through-build strength? Would PA6-MF provide a more temperature-stable rigid alternative?

Selection notes based on Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF TDS, v1.2. Published test results depend on the stated printer, orientation and conditioning. Compare material families · Choose a finishing route.

Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF properties

Typical values for Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF; 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.

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Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF has a tensile strength of 82 MPa (11.9 ksi), stronger than 84% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 7% and the elastic modulus is 5.9 GPa (0.856 Msi).

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)82 MPa11.9 ksi

per ISO 527-2; Dry: X 82 / Z 55

Elastic (Young's) Modulus5.9 GPa0.86 Msi

per ISO 527-2; Dry: X 5.9 / Z 2.5 GPa

Elongation at Break7%

per ISO 527-2; Dry: X 7 / Z 11

Flexural Modulus5.8 GPa0.84 Msi

per DIN EN ISO 178; Dry: X 5.8 / Z 2.5 GPa

Charpy Impact, Notched (ISO 179)6.4 kJ/m²3 ft·lbf/in²

per ISO 179-1; Dry: X 6.4 / Z 4.7

Charpy Impact, Unnotched (ISO 179)54 kJ/m²25.7 ft·lbf/in²

per ISO 179-1; Dry: X 54 / Z 33

Thermal1

Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa189°C372 °F

per Manufacturer product page; Dry

Use published values for design screening. Confirm the grade, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation when quoting.

Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF — frequently asked

What is Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF used for?

Carbon-fibre-filled PA11 for lightweight stiff components when black as-printed appearance is acceptable. Consider it for motorsport components, lightweight aerodynamic parts and rigid metal-replacement candidates after validation. Carbon fibre increases tensile and flexural stiffness but the published Z values are far below X values. It is not a drop-in metal substitute and it sacrifices ductility.

What should I validate before using Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF?

Orient the main load path in-plane where possible, avoid sharp notches, and account for dry-versus-conditioned data. Verify electrical behaviour rather than inferring it from carbon fibre. Can the part tolerate lower through-build strength? Would PA6-MF provide a more temperature-stable rigid alternative?

How can Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF be finished?

The material is solid black as printed and not a dyeable colour base. Mechanical finishing can expose or change the fibre-rich surface appearance.

Sources

Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 Black CF TDS, v1.2

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.