About: Nylon, A brief introduction.

About: Nylon, A brief introduction.

ePA is developed based on nylon 6/66 copolymer; Self-lubricating wear resistance makes it suitable for printing gears; High toughness and impact resistance, with an elongation at break of up to 175%, which can print strong and durable parts with high fracture resistance; Low shrinkage, not easy to warp and crack when printing.

Sellingpoint

High toughness
High impact resistance


Filament Properties Table
3D PRINTING FILAMENTePA
Density(g/cm3)1.12
Heat Distortion Temp(℃,0.45MPa)50
Melt Flow Index(g/10min)12.3(230℃/2.16kg)
Tensile Strength(MPa)52.45
Elongation at Break(%)175.32
Flexural Strength(MPa)58
Flexural Modulus(MPa)1370
IZOD Impact Strength(kJ/㎡)18.4
Durability10/10
Printability8/10
Recommended printing parameters
Extruder Temperature(℃)260 – 290℃
Recommended temperature:280℃
Bed temperature(℃) 70 – 90°C
Fan Speed 0%
Printing Speed 40 – 100mm/s
Heated Bed Required
Recommended Build SurfacesSolid glue, PEI
Feature
Flexible
Elastic——
Impact Resistant
Soft——
Composite——
 UV Resistant——
Water Resistant——
Dissolvable——
Heat Resistant
Chemically Resistant——
Fatigue Resistant
Need drying
Heated Bed Required
Print recommendDrying at 70℃/>12h


Self-lubricating wear-resisting

Excellent printability

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