SUNLU Nylon-12 Carbon Fiber (PA12-CF) Filament
Engineered with carbon fiber reinforcement, SUNLU’s PA12-CF withstands temperatures up to 176°C, ensuring stability in demanding environments like automotive or aerospace applications. Optimized for printing at 260–280°C with a 50–70°C heated bed (use adhesive for adhesion), it delivers reliable performance even under extreme thermal stress.
Unmatched Durability & Wear Resistance
Built to endure heavy use, this material excels in high-impact and high-friction environments. Its carbon fiber matrix resists scratches, abrasion, and repeated stress, making it a top choice for functional prototypes, industrial tools, or mechanical parts requiring long-term reliability.
Low Moisture Absorption, High Dimensional Accuracy
Minimal hygroscopicity ensures consistent print quality and dimensional stability, eliminating warping or layer shifts. Achieve sharp details and tight tolerances for precision gears, aerospace fittings, or intricate functional prototypes—every time.
Printing Tips
● Nylon 12 is the lowest water absorption of nylon consumables, but based on the characteristics of nylon, compared with other consumables, nylon consumables are more susceptible to water absorption and moisture materials, so the usual storage should be placed in a dry environment (relative humidity of less than 20%)
● After 6 hours of unpacking, drying is required before printing, the recommended drying conditions are: 80°C for 12 hours or 110°C for 4 hours.
It is recommended to apply glue to assist printing to prevent warping. Turn on the cooling fan by 70%.
● Printing PA12-CF with copper nozzles is susceptible to wear and tear. It is recommended to use wear-resistant nozzles, e.g. hardened steel nozzles.
| Recommended Printing Settings | |
|---|---|
| Drying Settings (Blast Drying Oven) | 80-110℃ |
| Printing and Keeping Container's Humidity | < 20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant) |
| Nozzle Temperature | 260-280℃ |
| Bed Temperature (With Glue) | 60-70℃ |
| Printing Speed | 60-100 mm/s |
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.08 g/cm³ |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | / |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 175±3°C |
| Melting Temperature | 190°C |
| Melt Index | 14.4±3 g/10 min |
| Mechanical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 86±6 MPa |
| Breaking Elongation Rate | 13.7±2.5% |
| Flexural Strength | 160±30 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 5800±300 MPa |
| Impact Strength(X-Y) | 11.3±2.5 kJ/m² |