Comparison
Tough SLA Resin vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Tough Photopolymer Resin for SLA and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.10-1.18 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.4-0.8 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
Moderate (1-3%)
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
2.0-3.0 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
40-55 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
5-15 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
5-10 kJ/m²
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
60-75 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
N/A (cross-linked polymer)
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
50-65 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
55-65 °C @ 0.45 MPa
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
3.2-3.8
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹¹-10¹³ Ω·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
16-22 MV/m
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Fair resistance
Poor
Bases
Poor resistance
Good
Solvents
Attacked by strong solvents.
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UV Resistance
Poor
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Not Recyclable
Recyclable
Recycling Code
N/A
7
Carbon Footprint
High
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 – 100 % (bio grades)