HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 (PA11, MJF)
HP · MJF powder
A second-generation ductile bio-based PA 11 for repeatable final-use production with improved powder efficiency.
HP 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 |
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 PA 11 Gen2This page 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 HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2?
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 is HP's PA11 powder for Multi Jet Fusion on HP Jet Fusion 5600 series — a second-generation ductile bio-based PA 11 for repeatable final-use production with improved powder efficiency. HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 has a tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi), stronger than 56% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 35% and the elastic modulus is 1.74 GPa (0.252 Msi). HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 has a density of 1.04 g/cm³ (0.0376 lb/in³), lighter than 71% of polymer grades.
About this powder
“A ductile, bio-based material for repeatable and cost-effective part production.” — HP, product description
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Product
- 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2
- Base polymer
- PA11
- Process
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
- Printers
- HP Jet Fusion 5600 series
- As-printed colour
- Gray; dyeing options depend on the base colour and grade
- Build envelope
- 380 × 284 × 380 mm. Usable part size depends on orientation, spacing and process allowances.
- Build atmosphere
- No mandatory inert atmosphere recorded; follow the selected printer/material profile.
- Powder refresh
- 20 % fresh powder in the recorded recipe. Follow the manufacturer’s build and powder-management conditions.
- Reported material classifications
- 100% bio-based carbon content (ASTM D6866). Scope and test conditions apply; these do not certify the finished part or assembly.
- Manufacturer data source
- HP source reference (4AA8-5018ENW, November 2025)
- FabDigit material reference
- Download reference PDF — FabDigit layout with HP data and source attribution.
- Ordering
- Specify this powder in your quote notes for an availability review.
HP positions it for final-use parts across a variety of industries, orthotics and prosthetics, durable functional components and ductile production parts.
Choosing 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2
An MJF PA11 option for ductile functional parts when the selected HP platform and published test conditions match the application.
- Consider it for
- Ductile final-use candidates · Orthotic and consumer functional parts · Snap features after build-specific validation
- Tradeoffs
- HP positions it for repeatable production, but its properties remain specific to the named material and MJF workflow. It is not a substitute for validating the actual part, colour and finish.
- Design and validation
- Use MJF-specific data, maintain the required machine and refresh context, and validate living-hinge or repeated-flex geometry at the intended conditioning state.
- Finishing
- The catalog’s gray as-printed state is not an arbitrary colour selection. Specify dyeing only as a separate post-process and test it if surface compliance matters.
- Before choosing
- Does the application need PA11 ductility rather than PA12 stiffness? Is the HP 5600-specific workflow available for the order?
Selection notes based on HP MJF materials portfolio · HP PA 11 Gen2 datasheet, 4AA8-5018ENW. Published test results depend on the stated printer, orientation and conditioning. Compare material families · Choose a finishing route.
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 properties
Typical values for HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 (4AA8-5018ENW, November 2025); 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.
Physical2
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 has a density of 1.04 g/cm³ (0.0376 lb/in³), lighter than 71% of polymer grades.
per ASTM D792; XY 1.04 / Z 1.04
per ASTM D3418; Powder melting point (DSC)
Mechanical4
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 has a tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi), stronger than 56% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 35% and the elastic modulus is 1.74 GPa (0.252 Msi).
per ASTM D638; XY 52 / Z 52; 95 % of parts above 49 MPa
per ASTM D638; XY 1.74 / Z 1.80 GPa; 95 % of parts above 1.69 GPa
per ASTM D638; XY 35 / Z 20 (at yield XY 25 / Z 20); 95 % of parts above 27 % XY / 13 % Z
per ASTM D256; Izod notched 3.2 mm, kJ/m²; XY 6.0 / Z 4.0
Manufacturability2
per ASTM D3451
per ASTM D1895
Use published values for design screening. Confirm the grade, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation when quoting.
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 — frequently asked
What is HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 used for?
An MJF PA11 option for ductile functional parts when the selected HP platform and published test conditions match the application. Consider it for ductile final-use candidates, orthotic and consumer functional parts and snap features after build-specific validation. HP positions it for repeatable production, but its properties remain specific to the named material and MJF workflow. It is not a substitute for validating the actual part, colour and finish.
What should I validate before using HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2?
Use MJF-specific data, maintain the required machine and refresh context, and validate living-hinge or repeated-flex geometry at the intended conditioning state. Does the application need PA11 ductility rather than PA12 stiffness? Is the HP 5600-specific workflow available for the order?
How can HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 Gen2 be finished?
The catalog’s gray as-printed state is not an arbitrary colour selection. Specify dyeing only as a separate post-process and test it if surface compliance matters.
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.