Farsoon FS3401GB (PA12, SLS)
Farsoon · SLS powder
Farsoon's PA12 powder for Selective Laser Sintering.
Farsoon datasheet values, printed parts
Other PA12 grades and fills
Compare the PA12 products and conditions in the library; see the grade overview at PA12.
- HP PA 12 GB
- Farsoon FS3300PA-F
- Formlabs Nylon 12 GF
- Sinterit PA12 Smooth
- FR
- ESD
- Formlabs Nylon 12 Tough
- Evonik INFINAM PA 12 (VESTOSINT)
- Farsoon FS3401GB
- HP PA 12 S
- AL
- HP PA 12 FR
- Farsoon FS3300PA
- EOS PA 2210 FR
- Formlabs Nylon 12 White
- EOS Alumide
- HP PA 12
- EOS PA 2200
- EOS PA 2201
- EOS PA 2220 HighReuse
- EOS PA 2200 CarbonReduced
- ALM PA 640-GSL
- HP PA 12 W
- EOS PrimePart FR (PA 2241 FR)
- Formlabs Nylon 12
- EOS PA 3200 GF
- CF
Compare all 27 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB · MJF powder | A 40% glass-bead-filled PA 12 for stiff, dimensionally stable parts with fine detail and repeatability. | — | 29 | 10 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 36 | 5 | — |
Formlabs Nylon 12 GF Powder · SLS powder | A glass-filled PA12 powder for rigid, dimensionally stable parts under sustained loading and elevated temperatures. | — | 38 | 4 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 38 | 4.6 | 76 Shore D |
Flame-retardant PA12 | Use for aircraft interiors, rail and electrical enclosures where V-0 / FAR 25.853 burn compliance is mandatory; slightly lower toughness. | 40 | 44 | 6 | 78 Shore D |
Electrically conductive / static-dissipative PA12 | Choose for electronics handling trays, fixtures and fuel-system parts needing controlled surface resistivity (10⁶–10⁹ Ω). | 41 | 45 | 7 | 78 Shore D |
Formlabs Nylon 12 Tough Powder · SLS powder | A ductile PA12 powder for accurate, impact-resistant parts with reduced warpage and economical powder reuse. | — | 42 | 25 | — |
SLS powder | — | 43 | 49 | 311 | 75 Shore D |
Farsoon FS3401GBThis page SLS powder | — | — | 44 | 9.3 | — |
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 S (enabled by Arkema) · MJF powder | A high-reuse PA 12 grade for smooth surfaces, fine detail, and cost-efficient aesthetic production parts. | — | 45 | 12 | — |
Aluminium-filled PA12 | Metallic-look, stiff, easily tumbled/polished parts for tooling aids and design models; better heat conduction, low elongation. | — | 46 | 4 | 80 Shore D |
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 FR (enabled by Evonik) · MJF powder | A halogen-free flame-retardant PA 12 with a smooth finish for safety-critical housings and production components. | — | 46 | 4.7 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 46 | 36 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 46 | 4 | — |
Formlabs Nylon 12 White Powder · SLS powder | A white, dyeable PA12 powder for high-contrast prototypes, medical models, and customer-facing end-use parts. | — | 47 | 8 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 48 | 4 | 76 Shore D |
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik) · MJF powder | HP's flagship MJF nylon balances strength, ductility, detail, and powder efficiency for functional production parts. | — | 48 | 20 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 48 | 18 | 75 Shore D |
SLS powder | — | — | 48 | 15 | 75 Shore D |
SLS powder | — | — | 48 | 10 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 48 | 18 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 49 | 3 | — |
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W · MJF powder | A white engineering PA 12 for strong functional parts that can remain white or take vibrant color finishes. | — | 49 | 17 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 49 | 15 | — |
Formlabs Nylon 12 Powder · SLS powder | A versatile, biocompatible PA12 powder for dimensionally accurate functional prototypes and durable end-use parts. | — | 50 | 11 | — |
SLS powder | — | — | 51 | 9 | 80 Shore D |
Carbon-fibre reinforced PA12 | Highest stiffness-to-weight powder-bed nylon — for lightweight brackets, drone and motorsport parts; strongly anisotropic and brittle. | — | 72 | 4 | 83 Shore D |
What is Farsoon FS3401GB?
Farsoon FS3401GB is Farsoon's PA12 (GB-filled) powder for Selective Laser Sintering on Farsoon 402P / HT403P. Farsoon FS3401GB has a tensile strength of 44 MPa (6.38 ksi), weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 9.3% and the elastic modulus is 2.644 GPa (0.383 Msi). Farsoon FS3401GB has a density of 1.26 g/cm³ (0.0455 lb/in³), heavier than 66% of polymer grades.
About this powder
- Manufacturer
- Farsoon
- Product
- FS3401GB
- Base polymer
- PA12 — glass-bead filled
- Process
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
- Printers
- Farsoon 402P / HT403P
- As-printed colour
- Gray
- Build envelope
- 375 × 375 × 430 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.
- Manufacturer data source
- Farsoon source reference (2022-01-30)
- FabDigit material reference
- Download reference PDF — FabDigit layout with Farsoon data and source attribution.
- Ordering
- Specify this powder in your quote notes for an availability review.
Choosing FS3401GB
A glass-bead-filled PA12 for rigid and dimensionally stable Farsoon SLS parts.
- Consider it for
- Fixtures and tooling · Dimensionally stable housings · Stiff detailed components
- Tradeoffs
- Glass-bead filler raises modulus while reducing elongation. It is not equivalent to continuous glass-fibre composite, and the short source sheet does not supply a complete orientation/conditioning picture.
- Design and validation
- Avoid strain-concentrating clips and use radii around holes and transitions. Validate orientation, heat exposure and dimensional acceptance on production geometry.
- Finishing
- Confirm the as-printed colour and compatible finishing route with the chosen system. Use an approved sample when texture or colour uniformity matters.
- Before choosing
- Is stiffness more valuable than PA12 toughness in this design? Do you need a complete XYZ/conditioned dataset before using it for a critical load?
Selection notes based on Farsoon FS3401GB material data sheet. Published test results depend on the stated printer, orientation and conditioning. Compare material families · Choose a finishing route.
Farsoon FS3401GB properties
Typical values for Farsoon FS3401GB (2022-01-30); 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
Farsoon FS3401GB has a density of 1.26 g/cm³ (0.0455 lb/in³), heavier than 66% of polymer grades.
per Manufacturer TDS
per ISO 11357-1:2020
Thermal2
per ISO 75-1:2020
per ISO 75-1:2020
Mechanical5
Farsoon FS3401GB has a tensile strength of 44 MPa (6.38 ksi), weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 9.3% and the elastic modulus is 2.644 GPa (0.383 Msi).
per ISO 527-1:2019
per ISO 527-1:2019
per ISO 527-1:2018
per ISO 178:2019
per ISO 178:2019
Use published values for design screening. Confirm the grade, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation when quoting.
Farsoon FS3401GB — frequently asked
What is Farsoon FS3401GB used for?
A glass-bead-filled PA12 for rigid and dimensionally stable Farsoon SLS parts. Consider it for fixtures and tooling, dimensionally stable housings and stiff detailed components. Glass-bead filler raises modulus while reducing elongation. It is not equivalent to continuous glass-fibre composite, and the short source sheet does not supply a complete orientation/conditioning picture.
What should I validate before using Farsoon FS3401GB?
Avoid strain-concentrating clips and use radii around holes and transitions. Validate orientation, heat exposure and dimensional acceptance on production geometry. Is stiffness more valuable than PA12 toughness in this design? Do you need a complete XYZ/conditioned dataset before using it for a critical load?
How can Farsoon FS3401GB be finished?
Confirm the as-printed colour and compatible finishing route with the chosen system. Use an approved sample when texture or colour uniformity 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.