HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik) (PA12, MJF)
HP · MJF powder
HP's flagship MJF nylon balances strength, ductility, detail, and powder efficiency for functional production parts.
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 PA 12This page 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 (enabled by Evonik)?
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik) is HP's PA12 powder for Multi Jet Fusion on HP Jet Fusion 5600, 5400W, 5200, 5000 and 4200 series — hP's flagship MJF nylon balances strength, ductility, detail, and powder efficiency for functional production parts. HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik) has a tensile strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi), stronger than 52% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 1.7 GPa (0.247 Msi). HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik) 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 strong, functional and detailed complex parts. Achieve quality at a low cost per part while reducing your carbon footprint.” — HP, product description
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Product
- 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik)
- Base polymer
- PA12
- Process
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
- Printers
- HP Jet Fusion 5600, 5400W, 5200, 5000 and 4200 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
- USP Class I-VI · U.S. FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices · ISO 10993-5 · ISO 10993-10 · FMVSS 302. Scope and test conditions apply; these do not certify the finished part or assembly.
- Manufacturer data source
- HP source reference (4AA6-4895ENA, March 2018)
- 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 complex assemblies, housings and enclosures, watertight applications, orthotics and prosthetics requiring ductile material, automotive and eyewear parts and eSD-safe parts (ESD print mode on Jet Fusion 5600).
Choosing 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik)
HP's general-purpose MJF PA12 for detailed functional parts, housings and complex assemblies when a balanced rigid-polymer profile is the priority.
- Consider it for
- Complex assemblies and detailed housings · Automotive and eyewear components · Watertight-design candidates after part-level validation
- Tradeoffs
- HP's portfolio positions this as a balanced material rather than its most ductile, stiffest or whitest option. ESD capability is a separate print mode on the Jet Fusion 5600, not an inherent property of every PA12 part.
- Design and validation
- Select the actual HP platform and print mode before applying property or ESD evidence. Validate sealing, joints and pressure exposure on the finished geometry rather than inferring watertightness from the powder name.
- Finishing
- Gray is the as-printed state. Dyeing is a separate operation; confirm colour, sealing and surface-treatment compatibility for the intended service environment.
- Before choosing
- Do you need PA11 ductility, PA12 GB stiffness or PA12 W colour instead? Is an ESD print mode actually required and available on the selected HP platform?
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 (enabled by Evonik) properties
Typical values for HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik) (4AA6-4895ENA, March 2018); 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 (enabled by Evonik) has a density of 1.01 g/cm³ (0.0365 lb/in³), lighter than 72% of polymer grades.
per ASTM D792
per ASTM D3418; Powder melting point (DSC)
Mechanical6
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik) has a tensile strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi), stronger than 52% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 1.7 GPa (0.247 Msi).
per ASTM D638; XY 48 / Z 48
per ASTM D638; XY 1.7 / Z 1.8 GPa
per ASTM D638; XY 20 / Z 15
per ASTM D790; XY 65 / Z 70
per ASTM D790; XY 1.73 / Z 1.73 GPa
per ASTM D256; Izod notched, kJ/m²; XYZ 3.5
Thermal2
per ASTM D648; XY 175 / Z 175
per ASTM D648; XY 95 / Z 106
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 (enabled by Evonik) — frequently asked
What is HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik) used for?
HP's general-purpose MJF PA12 for detailed functional parts, housings and complex assemblies when a balanced rigid-polymer profile is the priority. Consider it for complex assemblies and detailed housings, automotive and eyewear components and watertight-design candidates after part-level validation. HP's portfolio positions this as a balanced material rather than its most ductile, stiffest or whitest option. ESD capability is a separate print mode on the Jet Fusion 5600, not an inherent property of every PA12 part.
What should I validate before using HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik)?
Select the actual HP platform and print mode before applying property or ESD evidence. Validate sealing, joints and pressure exposure on the finished geometry rather than inferring watertightness from the powder name. Do you need PA11 ductility, PA12 GB stiffness or PA12 W colour instead? Is an ESD print mode actually required and available on the selected HP platform?
How can HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 (enabled by Evonik) be finished?
Gray is the as-printed state. Dyeing is a separate operation; confirm colour, sealing and surface-treatment compatibility for the intended service environment.
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.