{"product_id":"dynalabs-nylon-12-filament","title":"Dynalabs Nylon 12 Filament 1.75mm 1kg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDynalabs Nylon 12 Filament 1.75mm — Premium Nylon with Superior Flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNylon 12 is the premium tier of Nylon filaments — and for good reason. Compared to Nylon 6, it offers significantly lower moisture absorption (making it easier to store and print), greater flexibility for snap-fit and living-hinge designs, superior chemical resistance, and a smoother surface finish. At $35.61 per kilogram, it costs more than Nylon 6 ($18.05) because the raw material is genuinely more expensive — but for applications that demand the best Nylon performance, the difference is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAvailable in 5 colors: Black, White, Blue, Natural, and Titanium. The Titanium variant offers a distinctive dark grey metallic appearance that looks professional in engineering and industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon 12 (Polyamide 12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm ± 0.03mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpool Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1kg (2.2 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e235–265°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Deflection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~150°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower than Nylon 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent (oils, fuels, solvents)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Nylon 12 Over Nylon 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChoose Nylon 12 when: your part needs to flex or snap without breaking (enclosures, clips, latches); you need chemical resistance against oils, fuels, or solvents; you want easier printing with less warping and less moisture sensitivity; or you need the smoothest possible surface finish from a Nylon. Choose Nylon 6 when raw strength and stiffness are the priority and you can manage the stricter drying requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommended Print Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNylon 12 is more forgiving than Nylon 6 but still requires drying — 70°C for 4–8 hours before printing. Nozzle at 245–255°C, bed at 75°C. PVA glue stick on a PEI bed provides reliable adhesion. Nylon 12 warps less than Nylon 6, but an enclosed printer still produces the best results. Print speed: 35–55mm\/s. Cooling fan: 30–50% after layer 3 — too much cooling causes layer delamination in Nylon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNylon 12 excels at living hinges — thin sections (0.4–0.8mm) that flex back and forth hundreds of thousands of times without fatigue failure. Design your hinge along the print's X\/Y axis (not Z) so layers run parallel to the hinge line. This technique creates snap-fit boxes, foldable brackets, and integrated hinges that rival injection-molded Nylon parts. The flexibility also makes Nylon 12 excellent for gaskets and seals where some give is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSnap-fit enclosures, living hinges, flexible brackets, chemical-resistant containers, automotive fluid reservoirs, fuel line clips, oil-resistant parts, medical device prototypes, high-end RC components, cable management clips, and any application requiring the unique combination of flexibility, toughness, and chemical resistance that only Nylon 12 provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eSee Nylon 6 for a more affordable, stiffer alternative in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nylon-filament\"\u003eNylon Filament collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore all materials in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/3d-printing-filaments\"\u003e3D Printing Filaments guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DYNALABS","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52219647820070,"sku":"D12ING175CJ","price":35.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52219647852838,"sku":"D12IAZ175CJ","price":35.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":52219647885606,"sku":"D12INT175CJ","price":35.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Titanium","offer_id":52219647918374,"sku":"D12ITI175CJ","price":35.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":52219647951142,"sku":"D12IBL175CJ","price":35.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/NYLON12BLACK1.75MMX1KG2.2LBS.png?v=1772247650","url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/products\/dynalabs-nylon-12-filament","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}