HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB (PA12, MJF)
HP · MJF powder
A 40% glass-bead-filled PA 12 for stiff, dimensionally stable parts with fine detail and repeatability.
HP 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 PA 12 GBThis page 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 |
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 HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB?
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB is HP's PA12 (GB-filled) powder for Multi Jet Fusion on HP Jet Fusion 5200, 5000 and 4200 series — a 40% glass-bead-filled PA 12 for stiff, dimensionally stable parts with fine detail and repeatability. HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB has a tensile strength of 29 MPa (4.21 ksi), weaker than 63% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 2.6 GPa (0.377 Msi). HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB has a density of 1.3 g/cm³ (0.047 lb/in³), heavier than 69% of polymer grades. Pick HP in the Powder row when quoting PA12 and the part is printed from this powder.
About this powder
“40% glass bead-filled thermoplastic material with both optimal mechanical properties and high reusability. Provides dimensional stability along with repeatability.” — HP, product description
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Product
- 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB
- Base polymer
- PA12 — glass-bead filled
- Process
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
- Printers
- HP Jet Fusion 5200, 5000 and 4200 series
- As-printed colour
- Gray — 40% glass beads
- 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
- 30 % fresh powder in the recorded recipe. Follow the manufacturer’s build and powder-management conditions.
- Manufacturer data source
- HP source reference (HP materials page, 2026)
- FabDigit material reference
- Download reference PDF — FabDigit layout with HP data and source attribution.
- Ordering
- Select it in the Powder row when quoting PA12. The quote confirms the selected material and process.
HP positions it for enclosures and housings, fixtures and tooling, common glass-bead applications needing fine detail and dimensional accuracy and high-stiffness production parts.
Choosing 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB
A glass-bead-filled HP MJF PA12 for stiff, dimensionally stable housings, fixtures and tooling.
- Consider it for
- Rigid enclosures and housings · Dimensionally stable jigs and fixtures · Tooling and low-strain structural parts
- Tradeoffs
- The 40% glass-bead fill favors stiffness over impact resistance and elongation. Glass beads are not continuous glass fibre, and the material is not a compliant snap-fit default.
- Design and validation
- Add radii at stress concentrations and validate the loaded orientation. Use the HP 5200 family scope and check whether a less brittle unfilled PA12 would be safer around clips or fasteners.
- Finishing
- Gray is the as-printed colour. Filled surfaces can respond differently to blasting, dyeing and coatings, so confirm colour and adhesion on the actual material.
- Before choosing
- Is stiffness and dimensional stability more important than ductility? Would PA12 S or standard PA12 provide enough rigidity with a better surface or impact balance?
Selection notes based on HP MJF materials portfolio. Published test results depend on the stated printer, orientation and conditioning. Compare material families · Choose a finishing route.
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB properties
Typical values for HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB (HP materials page, 2026); 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.
Mechanical4
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB has a tensile strength of 29 MPa (4.21 ksi), weaker than 63% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 2.6 GPa (0.377 Msi).
per ASTM D256; Izod notched, kJ/m²; XY 3 / Z 3
per ASTM D638; XY 29 / Z 30
per ASTM D638; XY 2.6 / Z 3.0 GPa
per ASTM D638; XY 10 / Z 5
Thermal2
per ASTM D648; XY 170 / Z 172
per ASTM D648; XY 110 / Z 120
Physical2
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB has a density of 1.3 g/cm³ (0.047 lb/in³), heavier than 69% of polymer grades.
per ASTM D3418; Powder melting point (DSC)
per ASTM D792
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 12 GB — frequently asked
What is HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB used for?
A glass-bead-filled HP MJF PA12 for stiff, dimensionally stable housings, fixtures and tooling. Consider it for rigid enclosures and housings, dimensionally stable jigs and fixtures and tooling and low-strain structural parts. The 40% glass-bead fill favors stiffness over impact resistance and elongation. Glass beads are not continuous glass fibre, and the material is not a compliant snap-fit default.
What should I validate before using HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB?
Add radii at stress concentrations and validate the loaded orientation. Use the HP 5200 family scope and check whether a less brittle unfilled PA12 would be safer around clips or fasteners. Is stiffness and dimensional stability more important than ductility? Would PA12 S or standard PA12 provide enough rigidity with a better surface or impact balance?
How can HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 GB be finished?
Gray is the as-printed colour. Filled surfaces can respond differently to blasting, dyeing and coatings, so confirm colour and adhesion on the actual material.
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.