Nylon PA11 3D printed part — MJF production grade material
MJF
Production Grade

Nylon PA11

Bio-based nylon with higher elongation and impact resistance. Ideal for parts requiring ductility and flexibility.

Max build size380 x 284 x 380mm
Tolerances±0.3mm
Lead timeFrom 5 business days
Applications
ProtoProd
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Material spec

Bio-based nylon. Ideal for parts requiring ductility and flexibility.

Bio-basedHigh elongationImpact resistant
Strengths
Bio-based nylon
Higher elongation than PA12
Excellent impact resistance
Limitations
Slightly lower stiffness than PA12
Absorbs moisture
Limited color options
Colors
GrayBlack
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Performance profile

Flexible
Rigid
0.0030 GPa10.00 GPa
Textured
Smooth
60 Ra μm1 Ra μm
Low Detail
High Detail
500 μm25 μm
Brittle
Impact Resistant
12 J/m220 J/m
Low Temp
Heat Resistant
41 °C238 °C
Soft
Hard
2890
Small Build
Large Build
145 mm1200 mm
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Applications

Nylon PA11 is available on our and and and services. Typical jobs:

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Design guidelines

Guidelines

Recommended parameters when designing parts for Nylon PA11 on MJF.

Wall thickness
0.7mmMinimum recommended wall thickness
Support & overhangs
45°
Self-supportingSupport requirements and max overhang angle
Holes
Ø 1.0 mmMinimum hole diameter
Tolerance
±
±0.3mmExpected dimensional accuracy
Minimum features
0.8 mmSmallest printable feature
Clearance
0.2 mmRecommended clearance between parts
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Post-processing

Standard finishing included with every Nylon PA11 order on MJF.

Included (standard)

Powder removal— Parts extracted from build cake. Loose nylon powder removed with compressed air.
Bead blasting— Glass bead media produces uniform matte texture. Standard MJF finish.

Optional (quoted separately)

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Dyeing (black)— Parts dipped in black dye bath for uniform, deep black color.
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Assembly— Multi-piece builds bonded with structural adhesive. Seams filled and sanded.

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Shipping & delivery

Every MJF order ships from our production facility in Brooklyn, NY. Lead time starts at From 5 business days. Enter your zip code to see exactly when parts will arrive at your door.

Local Pickup

Same day, free. Brooklyn facility, Mon\u2013Fri 10am\u20135:30pm ET.

Courier

Same day across all five boroughs and northern NJ.

Nationwide Shipping

UPS Ground, 2nd Day Air, and Next Day Air. Tracked and insured.

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Mechanical properties

Tensile Modulus1.8 GPa
Tensile Strength (UTS)52 MPa
Elongation at Break50%
Flexural Modulus1.8 GPa
Flexural Strength70 MPa
Impact Strength (Izod)80 J/m
HardnessShore D 80
Density1.05 g/cm³

Physical & thermal

Heat Deflection (HDT)185°C @ 0.45 MPa
Surface Roughness10 Ra μm
Min Layer Height80 μm
Light TransmissionOpaque
Max Build Dimension340 mm
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