Technical Specifications
Typical Applications
- Hinges and snap-fit connections (elastic)
- Gears and bushings (medium load)
- Cable guides and flex-loaded clips
- Chemically stressed parts (oils, greases, alcohols)
- Lightweight structural parts requiring toughness
Compliance Evidence
⚠ Partially documented – no complete RoHS certificate available. Evidence via manufacturer documentation.
Evidence: Bambu Lab publishes RoHS information in the Material Safety Portal.
⚠ Partially documented – SVHC statement available, but no complete REACH conformity declaration on file.
Evidence: REACH data via the Bambu Material Safety Portal.
The evidence listed applies to the filament or raw material per manufacturer documentation. Regulatory clearance of the printed final product – particularly for food contact, medical devices, electrical applications or UL-relevant parts – is not automatically included and must be evaluated on a project-specific basis. Technical machine assignment is handled internally.
Material Documents
Material Profile
Unreinforced PA12 is the FFF counterpart to industrial nylon injection molding: tough, abrasion-resistant and chemically resistant. The lowest water absorption of all PA types (~0.3%) makes PA12 especially dimensionally stable – a decisive advantage over PA6 or PA66.
When PA, When PA-CF?
| Requirement | PA / Nylon | PA-CF |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness | Medium | Very high |
| Elasticity / snap-fit | Yes | No |
| Weight | Medium | Low |
| HDT | ~60–80 °C | ~175 °C |
| Abrasion resistance | Good | Very good |
PA is the choice when flexibility and toughness are needed. For maximum stiffness and temperature, PA-CF is the better choice.