General Properties
| General Property | Value | Standard |
| Printed part density (dry) | 1115 kg/m³ / 69.6 lb/ft³ | ISO 1183-1 |
| Printed part density (conditioned) | 1050 kg/m³ / 65.5 lb/ft³ | ISO 1183-1 |
Thermal Properties
| Thermal Property | Value | Standard |
| HDT at 1.8 MPa (dry) | 65 °C / 149 °F | ISO 75-2 |
| HDT at 0.45 MPa (dry) | 135 °C / 275 °F | ISO 75-2 |
| Vicat softening point at 50 N | 172 °C / 342 °F | ISO 306 |
| Glass transition temperature | 49 °C / 120 °F | ISO 11357-2 |
| Crystallization temperature | 147 °C / 297 °F | ISO 11357-3 |
| Melting temperature | 195 – 197 °C / 383 – 386 °F | ISO 11357-3 |
| Melt flow index (volume) | 49.5 cm³/10 min / 3.02 in³/10 min (275 °C, 5 kg) | ISO 1133 |
Mechanical Properties | Conditioned specimens
| Printing Direction | Standard | XY | XZ | ZX |
| Tensile strength | ISO 527 | 33.2 MPa / 4.8 ksi | - | 17.6 MPa / 2.6 ksi |
| Elongation at break | ISO 527 | 143.3% | - | 12.8% |
| Young's modulus | ISO 527 | 395 MPa / 57 ksi | - | 334 MPa / 48 ksi |
| Flexural strength | ISO 178 | 17.7 MPa / 2.6 ksi # | 18.1 MPa / 2.6 ksi # | 17.3 MPa / 2.5 ksi # |
| Flexural modulus | ISO 178 | 445 MPa / 64.5 ksi | 468 MPa / 67.9 ksi | 428 MPa / 62.1 ksi |
| Flexural strain at break | ISO 178 | No break | No break | No break |
| Charpy impact strength (notched) | ISO 179-2 | - | 136 kJ/m² ## | 9.4 kJ/m² |
| Charpy impact strength (unnotched) | ISO 179-2 | No break | No break | 13.4 kJ/m² |
| Izod impact strength (notched) | ISO 180 | 85.4 kJ/m² | 106.0 kJ/m² | 10.1 kJ/m² |
| Izod impact strength (unnotched) | ISO 180 | No break | No break | 17.4 kJ/m² |
# No break, strength at 5% flexural deformation.
## Partial break.
Box contents
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1x BCN3D PA filament spool 2.85 mm.
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1x Information booklet on use and basic storage recommendations.
Product advantages
BCN3D PA filament stands out from generic alternatives on the market thanks to its balanced formulation, which significantly reduces the severe hygroscopy associated with conventional Nylon, facilitating a much more stable printing process. Being validated under demanding international standards (ISO), it ensures repeatable mechanical properties essential for the production of short runs or precision tooling. Its native compatibility with the BCN3D software and hardware ecosystem eliminates trial and error, allowing optimal results from the first layer.
Ideal for
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Mechanical and industrial engineers: Manufacturing of functional parts exposed to continuous mechanical friction such as gears, pulleys, bearings, and sliding guides.
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Automotive and automation sector: Creation of ducts, technical protection housings, and assembly tools resistant to oils and high temperatures.
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Functional prototyping: Models and assemblies that require structural fatigue resistance tests, controlled flexibility, and impact durability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What applications is BCN3D PA filament recommended for? It is primarily advised for components requiring high resistance to friction wear, impact toughness, and tolerance to chemical agents, such as bearings, gears, levers, clamping tools, and operational mechanical prototypes.
What storage precautions does this Nylon material require? As a polyamide material, it has a natural tendency to absorb moisture from the environment. It is essential to store it in an airtight container with desiccant or use active drying systems before and during printing to prevent porosity in the parts and ensure optimal finishes.
Is BCN3D PA filament compatible with other brand printers? Yes, it can be used in any 3D printer that supports filaments of its diameter and reaches the recommended extrusion and bed temperatures.
What are the impact resistance values offered by this filament? In conditioned specimens under ISO 180 (notched Izod), the material reaches resistance values of up to 85.4 kJ/m² in the XY direction and 106.0 kJ/m² in the XZ direction, demonstrating a very high capacity to absorb structural impacts without fracturing in most of its orientations.
