HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W (PA12, MJF)
HP · MJF powder
A white engineering PA 12 for strong functional parts that can remain white or take vibrant color finishes.
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 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 PA 12 WThis page 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 W?
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W is HP's PA12 powder for Multi Jet Fusion on HP Jet Fusion 5600 and 5400W series — a white engineering PA 12 for strong functional parts that can remain white or take vibrant color finishes. HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W has a tensile strength of 49 MPa (7.11 ksi), stronger than 53% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 17% and the elastic modulus is 1.9 GPa (0.276 Msi). HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W has a density of 1.01 g/cm³ (0.0365 lb/in³), lighter than 72% of polymer grades. Pick HP in the Powder row when quoting PA12 and the part is printed from this powder.
About this powder
“Produce high-density parts with balanced property profiles and strong structures, suitable for both white or color applications, while ensuring optimal mechanical properties.” — HP, product description
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Product
- 3D High Reusability PA 12 W
- Base polymer
- PA12
- Process
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
- Printers
- HP Jet Fusion 5600 and 5400W series
- As-printed colour
- White; 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
- 25 % fresh powder in the recorded recipe. Follow the manufacturer’s build and powder-management conditions.
- Manufacturer data source
- HP source reference (4AA8-2745ENW)
- 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 prosthetics and medical equipment, lighting décor, fashion and wearables, household appliances, white functional parts for healthcare and consumer goods and vibrant colour applications (dyed or painted).
Choosing 3D High Reusability PA 12 W
White HP MJF PA12 for functional parts that must remain white or start from a light base for a vivid colour finish.
- Consider it for
- White healthcare and consumer housings · Lighting, fashion and wearable components · Colour-critical prototypes using a controlled dye or paint process
- Tradeoffs
- A white base improves colour options but does not guarantee colour matching, cleanability or final-part medical suitability. HP lists it only for the Jet Fusion 5600 and 5400W families.
- Design and validation
- Keep the selected printer and orientation in the validation plan. Approve colour, surface texture and dimensional fit after the full post-process rather than from an untreated coupon.
- Finishing
- White is the as-printed colour. Dyeing or painting is a separate post-process; define colour tolerance, UV exposure and surface-contact requirements before choosing it.
- Before choosing
- Does the part need a white or vivid-colour base, or would standard gray PA12 suffice? Is the required HP 5600 or 5400W workflow available?
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 W properties
Typical values for HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W (4AA8-2745ENW); 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 12 W has a density of 1.01 g/cm³ (0.0365 lb/in³), lighter than 72% of polymer grades.
per ASTM D792; XY 1.01 / Z 1.01
per DIN EN ISO 11357; Powder melting point (DSC)
Mechanical4
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W has a tensile strength of 49 MPa (7.11 ksi), stronger than 53% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 17% and the elastic modulus is 1.9 GPa (0.276 Msi).
per ASTM D638; XY 49 / Z 45
per ASTM D638; XY 1.9 / Z 1.85 GPa
per ASTM D638; XY 17 / Z 9
per ASTM D256; Izod notched, kJ/m²; XY 4.8 / Z 4.1
Manufacturability2
per DIN EN ISO 8130-13; D50
per ISO 60
Use published values for design screening. Confirm the grade, build direction, conditioning and available lot documentation when quoting.
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W — frequently asked
What is HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W used for?
White HP MJF PA12 for functional parts that must remain white or start from a light base for a vivid colour finish. Consider it for white healthcare and consumer housings, lighting, fashion and wearable components and colour-critical prototypes using a controlled dye or paint process. A white base improves colour options but does not guarantee colour matching, cleanability or final-part medical suitability. HP lists it only for the Jet Fusion 5600 and 5400W families.
What should I validate before using HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W?
Keep the selected printer and orientation in the validation plan. Approve colour, surface texture and dimensional fit after the full post-process rather than from an untreated coupon. Does the part need a white or vivid-colour base, or would standard gray PA12 suffice? Is the required HP 5600 or 5400W workflow available?
How can HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W be finished?
White is the as-printed colour. Dyeing or painting is a separate post-process; define colour tolerance, UV exposure and surface-contact requirements before choosing it.
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.