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Plastic Nylon

Plastic Nylon strength, stiffness, density and thermal properties, with their source.

A bracket in Plastic Nylon, 3D-printed (layer lines) finish.

Mechanical
Yield strength63.1MPa1
Ultimate tensile strength63.1MPa1
Flexural strength82.9MPa1
Elongation at breaknot sourced
Young's modulus (stiffness)2.33GPa1
Density1,140kg/m³1
Strength to weight55.4kN·m/kg
Stiffness to weight2.04MN·m/kg
Poisson's ratiobase material0.42
Shear modulus0.833GPa
Bulk modulus3.89GPa
Speed of sound1,430m/s
1k10k0.1110100Density (kg/m³)Young's modulus (GPa)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic ABSPlastic TPUWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM PAHT-CFFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardSLA Resin Tough 2000SLS PA12 NylonDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcretePCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30Plastic Nylon
Stiffness against densityHigher and further left: stiffer for its weight
1k10k101001kDensity (kg/m³)Yield strength (MPa)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic ABSPlastic TPURubberWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM PAHT-CFFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardSLA Resin Tough 2000SLA Resin Elastic 50ASLS PA12 NylonDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelBrickPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Aluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30Plastic Nylon
Strength against densityHigher and further left: stronger for its weight
Thermal
Thermal conductivitybase material0.33W/m·K3
Thermal expansionbase material98–102µm/m·K3
100 mm part over a 50 °C swing500µm growth
Specific heatbase material1,700J/kg·K3
Heats up and cools (diffusivity)0.17mm²/s
Thermal shock resistance53.6W/m
Melting point188°C1
Glass transition55.1°C1
Max service temperatureHDT 0.455 MPa89.2°C1
1k10k0.1110100Density (kg/m³)Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic ABSRubberWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcreteBrickPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30Plastic Nylon
Thermal conductivity against densityHigher and further left: spreads more heat for its weight
0.111010010100Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)Thermal expansion (µm/m·K)Plastic PETGPlastic ABSWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM HIPSSLA Resin StandardDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcreteBrickPlywoodPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30Plastic Nylon
Thermal expansion against thermal conductivityLower and further right: warps less when heated
Sources3 documents: UltiMaker, Covestro, BASF
Values for
3D printed (FDM). Ultimaker Nylon, 3D-printed specimens, XY (flat), conditioned >=24 h at room temperature; Ultimaker S5 Pro, engineering intent profile, 0.15 mm layer height, AA 0.4 print core, 100% infill, Cura 4.9, printed one-at-a-time, conditioned >=24 h at room temperature. TDS v2.00, April 20, 2022.
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    Ultimaker Nylon Technical Data Sheet, v5.00UltiMakerarchived copyYield strength: typicalUltimate tensile strength: typical, peak stress (= stress at yield)Flexural strength: typicalYoung's modulus (stiffness): typicalDensity: typicalMelting point: typicalGlass transition: typicalMax service temperature: HDT 0.455 MPa (printed specimens)
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    Engineering Polymers Part and Mold Design: Thermoplastics, A Design GuideCovestroPoisson's ratio: base material: unfilled polyamide (PA), conditioned, maker design-guide family value (Covestro Table 3-1)
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    Ultramid (PA) Product RangeBASFThermal conductivity: base material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K) and PA6 (B3S), 23 C (same value for both)Thermal expansion: base material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K, 98) and PA6 (B3S, 102), 23-55 CSpecific heat: base material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K) and PA6 (B3S), 23 C (same value for both)

Plastic Nylon is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.

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Thermal properties of Plastic Nylon

Thermal conductivity of Plastic Nylon

Plastic Nylon has a thermal conductivity of 0.33 W/m·K (0.191 BTU/hr·ft·°F). Basis: base material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K) and PA6 (B3S), 23 C (same value for both). Source: BASF, Ultramid (PA) Product Range.

Specific heat of Plastic Nylon

The specific heat capacity of Plastic Nylon is 1,700 J/kg·K (0.406 BTU/lb·°F). Basis: base material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K) and PA6 (B3S), 23 C (same value for both). Source: BASF, Ultramid (PA) Product Range.

Coefficient of thermal expansion of Plastic Nylon

Plastic Nylon expands 98–102 µm/m·K (54.4–56.7 µin/in·°F): a 100 mm part grows 500 µm over a 50 °C rise. Basis: base material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K, 98) and PA6 (B3S, 102), 23-55 C. Source: BASF, Ultramid (PA) Product Range.

Thermal diffusivity of Plastic Nylon

Computed from the conductivity, density and specific heat (k / ρc): 0.17 mm²/s, how fast a temperature change spreads through it.

Melting point of Plastic Nylon

Plastic Nylon melts at 188 °C (371 °F). Basis: typical. Source: UltiMaker, Ultimaker Nylon Technical Data Sheet, v5.00archived copy.

Glass transition temperature of Plastic Nylon

Plastic Nylon softens at its glass transition, 55.1 °C (131 °F). Basis: typical. Source: UltiMaker, Ultimaker Nylon Technical Data Sheet, v5.00archived copy.

Maximum service temperature of Plastic Nylon

The maximum service temperature of Plastic Nylon is 89.2 °C (193 °F). Basis: HDT 0.455 MPa (printed specimens). Source: UltiMaker, Ultimaker Nylon Technical Data Sheet, v5.00archived copy.

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