Sinterit PA11 CF (PA11, SLS)
Sinterit · SLS powder
Sinterit's PA11 powder for Selective Laser Sintering.
Sinterit 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 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 | — |
Sinterit PA11 CFThis page SLS powder | — | — | 81 | 24.5 | 81 Shore D |
SLS powder | — | — | 82 | 7 | — |
What is Sinterit PA11 CF?
Sinterit PA11 CF is Sinterit's PA11 (CF-filled) powder for Selective Laser Sintering on Sinterit Lisa X / NILS 480. Sinterit PA11 CF has a tensile strength of 81 MPa (11.7 ksi), stronger than 83% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 24.5% and the elastic modulus is 2.95 GPa (0.428 Msi). Sinterit PA11 CF has a density of 1.09 g/cm³ (0.0394 lb/in³), lighter than 66% of polymer grades.
Limitations
- Higher moisture uptake — 0.86%, worse than 81% of polymer grades
About this powder
- Manufacturer
- Sinterit
- Product
- PA11 CF
- Base polymer
- PA11 — carbon-fibre reinforced
- Process
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
- Printers
- Sinterit Lisa X / NILS 480
- As-printed colour
- Black
- Build envelope
- 200 × 200 × 330 mm. Usable part size depends on orientation, spacing and process allowances.
- Build atmosphere
- Inert atmosphere specified; confirm the gas and settings for the printer/material profile.
- Powder refresh
- 40 % fresh powder in the recorded recipe. Follow the manufacturer’s build and powder-management conditions.
- Manufacturer data source
- Sinterit source reference (2025-04)
- FabDigit material reference
- Download reference PDF — FabDigit layout with Sinterit data and source attribution.
- Ordering
- Specify this powder in your quote notes for an availability review.
Choosing PA11 CF
A carbon-fibre PA11 powder for a small-platform SLS workflow needing a large stiffness increase while retaining more elongation than many rigid filled grades.
- Consider it for
- Stiff functional brackets · Lightweight equipment components · Black technical parts where Sinterit platform compatibility matters
- Tradeoffs
- The TDS shows strong X/Z variation in tensile and flexural properties. CF denotes carbon-fibre reinforcement; it does not mean the part is automatically electrically qualified or metal-equivalent.
- Design and validation
- Align the main load path with the stronger orientation and validate any threaded or thin-wall feature. Make moisture conditioning and target printer settings part of the acceptance plan.
- Finishing
- Black is as printed and the catalog does not describe it as dyeable. Abrasive finishing can alter the fibre-rich surface; inspect cosmetic samples before release.
- Before choosing
- Is the Z-direction strength adequate for the installed load? Would unfilled PA11 Onyx meet the flexibility requirement with less anisotropy risk?
Selection notes based on Sinterit PA11 Carbon Fiber extended specification. Published test results depend on the stated printer, orientation and conditioning. Compare material families · Choose a finishing route.
Sinterit PA11 CF properties
Typical values for Sinterit PA11 CF (2025-04); 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
Sinterit PA11 CF has a density of 1.09 g/cm³ (0.0394 lb/in³), lighter than 66% of polymer grades.
per PN-EN ISO 845:2010
per PN-EN ISO 62:2008
Mechanical7
Sinterit PA11 CF has a tensile strength of 81 MPa (11.7 ksi), stronger than 83% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 24.5% and the elastic modulus is 2.95 GPa (0.428 Msi).
per PN-EN ISO 527-1:2012; X 81 / Z 47.3
per PN-EN ISO 527-1:2012; X 2.95 / Z 1.49 GPa
per PN-EN ISO 527-1:2012; X 24.5 / Z 17.9
per PN-EN ISO 178:2019; X 100 / Z 66.1
per PN-EN ISO 178:2019; X 3.05 / Z 1.42 GPa
per PN-EN ISO 179-1:2010
per PN-EN ISO 868:2005
Manufacturability1
per PN-EN ISO 60:2010
Use published values for design screening. Confirm the grade, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation when quoting.
Sinterit PA11 CF — frequently asked
What is Sinterit PA11 CF used for?
A carbon-fibre PA11 powder for a small-platform SLS workflow needing a large stiffness increase while retaining more elongation than many rigid filled grades. Consider it for stiff functional brackets, lightweight equipment components and black technical parts where Sinterit platform compatibility matters. The TDS shows strong X/Z variation in tensile and flexural properties. CF denotes carbon-fibre reinforcement; it does not mean the part is automatically electrically qualified or metal-equivalent.
What should I validate before using Sinterit PA11 CF?
Align the main load path with the stronger orientation and validate any threaded or thin-wall feature. Make moisture conditioning and target printer settings part of the acceptance plan. Is the Z-direction strength adequate for the installed load? Would unfilled PA11 Onyx meet the flexibility requirement with less anisotropy risk?
How can Sinterit PA11 CF be finished?
Black is as printed and the catalog does not describe it as dyeable. Abrasive finishing can alter the fibre-rich surface; inspect cosmetic samples before release.
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.