Comparison
PLA Plus Filament vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Polylactic Acid Plus Filament and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.25 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.6-1.1 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
Low (0.2-0.4%)
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
3.2-3.7 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
55-65 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
4-6 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
3-5 kJ/m²
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
62-67 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
152-172 °C
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
42-52 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
52-57 °C @ 0.45 MPa
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
3.1-3.6
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹³-10¹⁵ Ω·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
16-21 MV/m
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Resistant to weak acids
Poor
Bases
Attacked by strong bases
Good
Solvents
Attacked by esters, ketones, and chlorinated hydrocarbons
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UV Resistance
Poor
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Mechanically Recyclable (limited)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
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0 – 100 % (bio grades)