3D Printing | Nylon 12 Filament

(No Additives, NOT a co-polymer)

Main Description: 

This listing is for the purchase of one 50ft sample pack roll of Nylon 12 filament. 

This Newly created product is manufactured in the USA. Our NYLON 12 Filament is a high strength, flexible, durable polymer. Other filaments sold in the “Nylon” category are co-polymers made from several materials and using additives for stability and as a binder. They work great and have their own unique qualities. Our material does not incorporate “other” materials. It is processed using only Nylon 12 and provides additional characteristics for 3D printed projects. 

Nylon 12 is one of the “newest” Nylons being used in 3D printing. Although used for years as a material in machined parts and more recently for SLS rapid prototyping of parts, it is an excellent material for use in 3D printers.

The vast amount of products and uses include; metal coatings, cosmetics, packaging materials in the food and pharmaceutical industries, automotive applications, sports equipment, hoses and now 3D Printing.

Although it is not as widely used as its predecessor Nylon 6-6, this polymer has excellent physical properties that make it truly beneficial in many ways. Technically it contains less organic compounds (amides) that help prevent issues found in other nylon compounds.


• One of the foremost complaints when using other nylon filaments is the absorption of moisture. Whether in the original raw material before extrusion or after sitting in a finished product “Filament Material” moisture can cause end use problems while using it for printing. Because of the long “hydrocarbon chain length” found in processed Nylon 12, it absorbs very little moisture. Table 1 provides comparisons of Nylon 12 to other Nylons.

Table 1 - Absorption of Moisture by Nylons by Weight % 

50% R.H. and Saturation @ 23°C

Type of Material     Equilibrium @ 50% R.H.     Equilibrium @ Saturation

PLA                                             -                                        6 - 8

6                                                2.7                                      9.5

6/6                                             2.5                                      8.0

6/10                                           1.5                                      3.5

6/12                                           1.3                                      3.0

11                                              0.8                                      1.9

12                                              0.7                                      1.4

 The lower the absorption rate the better for you when printing.

• It absorbs very little moisture, which allows components made from Nylon 12 to retain a high degree of dimensional stability, even in environments with fluctuating humidity levels.

• Even when temperatures dip below freezing, Nylon 12 retains excellent impact and non-impact strength.

• It features excellent resistance to chemicals, including hydraulic fluids, oil, fuels, grease, salt water and solvents.

• Nylon 12 has exceptionally strong resistance to cracking under stress, including instances when it encapsulates metal components.

• It provides excellent resistance to abrasion.

• Nylon 12 has a very low coefficient of friction when compared to many other materials.

• It dampens noise and vibration.

• Even when placed under a cyclical load, Nylon 12 remains incredibly fatigue resistant.

As with All Filament it should be keep in a clean dry area for best results.

Running Conditions:

This material is constantly being tested for the best running conditions. It has been tested over the last year on many different printers. We have found the following:

DESCRIPTION:

SETTING or USE:**

Material bed:

Glass, Aluminum, Garolite or any other material

Preset Bed Temp:

100°C (1st Layer)

Nozzle Temp :

235 - 260°C

After 1st Layer:

115°C Bed Temp

Nozzle Temp:

230 - 255°C

Nozzle Size:

0.4mm

Retraction Speed/Amount: 

100mm/sec || 2.5 - 3.5mm

Default Retraction:

Fast (We like to cut to 50% of that)

Print Speed:

20 - 65mm/sec (depending on machine) using a 0.4mm tip depending on complexity of product.

In-Fill:                  

ONLY 12-20% depending on the structure & complexity of the print (Can use up to 65% in-fill)

Bed Adhesive:

Use specially formulated glue for NYLON 12. There are great glue stick and aerosol products available on many sites.

CHALLENGE


One of the greatest challenges the 3d printing community is trying to solve is keeping 3d prints on the printer build bed. This is known as shrinkage or warping. As a 3d printer enthusiast, I’m sure you have had to deal with this already.

GLUE

Print beds come in many sizes, shapes and materials. One of the most common sizes is a bed measuring approximately 8″x8″ and it is a heated bed. When printing with Nylon 12 and many other filaments you need to use a heated bed.

If printing on the entire bed: Coat the entire bed with Glue. The thinner the coat the better.

If not printing across the entire bed: Use enough glue to cover the bed under the area where you will be printing.

In either case, spread glue evenly on the entire bed or where you will be printing. Let the glue dry completely. (It will be almost 100% clear when completely dry.) That’s it! Then increase the bed temperature to 95-100°C if using a heated bed. (Note: Depending on the material you are using, for example PLA, many printers don’t even have a heated bed but still need an “adhesive” to stop the prints from moving, lifting or warping. So don’t forget to use some even when not using Nylon 12 filament!) Nozzle temperature for running Nylon 12 should be 240-265°C depending on speed and equipment capabilities and other printer settings. When your print is complete, turn off the heated bed temperature and this will make it much easier to remove.

Glues will dissolves readily in a little warm water. It will loosen the part and you will be able to remove it quite easily from the bed if you need too. Your overall experience may certainly differ due to experience level, machine, filament used, temperature settings, and even room and material conditions. Our experiences may differ completely from yours.

Payment Method:

Paypal only.

Shipping and handling: This item currently only ships to the contiguous United States. (Sorry no APO/DPO/FPO at this time). 

Item location: Raleigh, NC United States

Shipping and handling

       To                       Service                   Delivery*

Free shipping         United States              Flat Rate Priority Mail 3-Day™ Shipping (USPS), Parcel (Sellers Choice)

Estimated 3-5 days

* Estimated delivery dates - The timeliness of service to or from destinations outside the contiguous US may be affected by the limited availability of transportation. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.

Handling Time:

Will usually ship within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment

Return Policy:

To qualify for a hassle-free return, you must have paid with PayPal, have had the item shipped to a US address and contacted the seller within 30 days of receipt. The item must be returned in the same condition it was received; unused, unopened and undamaged. No exceptions. Buyer is responsible for all shipping return costs.  A 20% restocking fee may be applied if required. Funds will be returned once the merchandise has been received, inspected and verified by the seller to be in original condition, usually within 3 – 5 business days.

Product Pricing:*** NC Residents add 7.25% sales tax!

This listing is for (1) - 50ft Sample Pack of Nylon 12 Filament ONLY!

***Prices are subject to change without notice!

By purchasing this material and buying from this site, buyer is agreeing to conditions stated herein and accepting full responsibility for the use of this material for their specific needs. 

Because of machine conditions, experience level of the user, running parameters, environmental conditions results are not guaranteed or implied.

RDM2 LLC

USA