Z3D® NYLON PA12 Filament – Extremely Strong & High-Performance
Z3D NYLON PA12 Filament offers excellent toughness, flexibility and chemical resistance.
Delivered on a sustainable cardboard spool with accurate filament diameter.
Key Features
- Material: NYLON PA12
- Diameter Ø: 2.85mm with precise tolerance
- Color: WHITE, similar to RAL 9017
- Weight: 1kg net
- Winding: neatly rolled for smooth filament feeding
- Quality: premium quality for excellent results
- Packaging: vacuum-sealed with desiccant for optimal storage– ready to print
- Compatibility: suitable for all common FDM/FFF 3D printers
- Spool: eco-friendly cardboard – recyclable
- Help: slicer profiles & material info available here
Advantages of Z3D NYLON PA12 filament
- Very high impact & abrasion resistance
- Lower water absorption compared to other nylon types – pre-drying still recommended
- Flexible yet strong parts
- Resistant to oils, solvents & chemicals
- High layer adhesion & excellent mechanical properties
- Compatible with many 3D printers, e.g., Prusa, Bambu Lab, Creality, etc.
- Sustainable: 100% recyclable cardboard spool
Recommended Printing Settings
- Nozzle temperature: 240 – 265 °C
- Heated bed: 70 – 90 °C
- Fan: 0 – 20% (for maximum part strength)
- Enclosure: recommended
- DRYING: Dry filament before printing (instructions included)
Typical Applications
- Functional prototypes & engineering parts
- Machine components, adapters, mounts
- Gears, joints, hinges
- Use in automotive & industrial environments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why NYLON PA12? It offers an excellent balance of strength, flexibility, chemical and abrasion resistance – perfect for functional end-use parts.
Does Nylon need a heated bed and enclosure? Yes, both are recommended for optimal adhesion and minimal warping.
Do I need to dry Nylon? Yes. Nylon is hygroscopic – drying before printing significantly improves print quality.
Is the spool recyclable? Yes, this Z3D filament is supplied on sustainable, plastic-free cardboard spools, recyclable and AMS-compatible.
Material Info & Printing Guidelines:
Z3D NYLON PA12 Filament Data Sheet 
Material info & printing settings 
3D printing support & first aid 
Spool Dimensions & Compatibility:
| Z3D Spool | 1 kg (net) | 500 g (net) |
| Outer Ø: | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Inner hole Ø: | 53 mm | 53 mm |
| Width/Height: | 65 mm | 38 mm |
| BambuLab AMS: | compatible | compatible |
