Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 (PA11, SLS)
Forward AM · SLS powder
Forward AM's PA11 powder for Selective Laser Sintering.
Forward AM 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 |
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 |
Forward AM Ultrasint PA11This page 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 Forward AM Ultrasint PA11?
Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 is Forward AM's PA11 powder for Selective Laser Sintering on Open SLS platforms. Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 has a tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi), stronger than 56% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 28% and the elastic modulus is 1.75 GPa (0.254 Msi).
About this powder
- Manufacturer
- Forward AM
- Product
- Ultrasint PA11
- 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
- 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
Bio-based PA11 SLS powder for ductile, impact-resistant parts, especially where film-hinge or chemical-exposure screening is needed.
- Consider it for
- Film hinges and snap features · Automotive interior or bumper-adjacent prototypes · Functional spares and medium-loaded series parts
- Tradeoffs
- Its dry and conditioned properties differ materially; use the conditioned values for a moisture-exposed use case rather than treating the dry TDS result as universal.
- Design and validation
- The supplier reports X/Z data and defined drying/conditioning. Preserve that basis in test planning and check a representative feature after post-processing.
- Finishing
- The TDS identifies a solid white as-printed colour. Dyeing is a separate finishing operation; validate it when chemical exposure or skin contact is material to the application.
- Before choosing
- Is ductility under humidity or impact the primary driver? Would black CF-filled PA11 trade too much compliance for stiffness?
Selection notes based on Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 TDS, v1.4. Published test results depend on the stated printer, orientation and conditioning. Compare material families · Choose a finishing route.
Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 properties
Typical values for Forward AM Ultrasint PA11; 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.
Mechanical6
Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 has a tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi), stronger than 56% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 28% and the elastic modulus is 1.75 GPa (0.254 Msi).
per ISO 527-2; Dry: X 52 / Z 54 at 23°C
per ISO 527-2; Dry: X 1.75 / Z 1.80 GPa at 23°C
per ISO 527-2; Dry: X 28 / Z 24 at 23°C
per DIN EN ISO 178; Dry: X 1.75 / Z 1.80 GPa
per ISO 179-1; Dry: X 5.1 / Z 3.9
per ISO 179-1; Dry: X 184 / Z 85
Use published values for design screening. Confirm the grade, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation when quoting.
Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 — frequently asked
What is Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 used for?
Bio-based PA11 SLS powder for ductile, impact-resistant parts, especially where film-hinge or chemical-exposure screening is needed. Consider it for film hinges and snap features, automotive interior or bumper-adjacent prototypes and functional spares and medium-loaded series parts. Its dry and conditioned properties differ materially; use the conditioned values for a moisture-exposed use case rather than treating the dry TDS result as universal.
What should I validate before using Forward AM Ultrasint PA11?
The supplier reports X/Z data and defined drying/conditioning. Preserve that basis in test planning and check a representative feature after post-processing. Is ductility under humidity or impact the primary driver? Would black CF-filled PA11 trade too much compliance for stiffness?
How can Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 be finished?
The TDS identifies a solid white as-printed colour. Dyeing is a separate finishing operation; validate it when chemical exposure or skin contact is material to the application.
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.