PA 11 Black (PA850)
A flexible, strong material for living hinges and snap fit parts.
What is PA 11 Black?
PA 11 Black provides excellent ductility and temperature resistance without sacrificing tensile strength. It offers one of the highest elongation break thresholds in the nylon family.
Applications
The material is suited for functional, moving parts with features like snap fits and living hinges. Its black color makes it desirable for optical applications due to low reflectivity
Tolerances
For well-designed parts, tolerances of ±0.012 in. plus ±0.002 in./in. for each additional inch can typically be achieved.
Note that tolerances may change depending on part geometry
Key Product Benefits
- High elongation at break
- Flexibility
- Uniform black color
Related Materials
- PA11 Black
- PA12 40% Glass-Filled Black
- PA12 Mineral-Filled (PA620-MF)
PA 11 Black (PA850) Properties
All of the figures contained on this data sheet are approximate and dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to, machine and process parameters.
The information provided is therefore not binding and not deemed to be certified
| Property | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Color | - | Black |
| Sintered Density | ASTM D792 | 1.03 g/cm³ |
| Water absorption (20 °C, 50% relative humidity) | ASTM D570 | 0.3 ± 0.2% |
| Water absorption, 24 hrs. in boiling water | ASTM D570 | 1.5 ± 0.2% |
| E-Module (x-y plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 1,800 ± 200 MPa |
| E-Module (z plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 1,800 ± 200 MPa |
| Tensile strength (x-y plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 52 ± 4 MPa |
| Tensile strength (z plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 49 ± 4 MPa |
| Elongation at break (x-y plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 30 ± 7% |
| Elongation at break (z plane) | ASTM D638, test speed 10mm/min | 18 ± 7% |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 0.46 MPa* | ASTM D648 | 188 °C (370 °F) |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 1.82 MPa* | ASTM D648 | 48 °C (118 °F) |
*From supplier data sheet
