Comparison
Flexible SLA Resin vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Flexible Photopolymer Resin for SLA and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.05-1.15 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
1.0-2.0 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
Moderate (1-3%)
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.01-0.1 GPa (at low strain)
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
5-15 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
100-300 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
Low (deforms)
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-20 to 0 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
N/A (cross-linked polymer)
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
30-45 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A (deforms)
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
4.0-5.0
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10⁹-10¹¹ Ω·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
5-10 MV/m
—
Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance
Poor
Bases
Good resistance
Good
Solvents
Attacked by strong solvents.
—
UV Resistance
Fair
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Not Recyclable
Recyclable
Recycling Code
N/A
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Carbon Footprint
High
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 – 100 % (bio grades)