FABULOUS PA11 BLUECARE
FABULOUS PA11 BLUECARE
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BLUECARE PA11 is a polyamide 11-based composite powder formulated by Fabulous for powder bed laser sintering systems (SLS, LS). Its bulk blue colouring, known as "Safety Blue", facilitates the optical detection of accidental fragments on packaging or food production lines.
The formulation incorporates bio-based components and retains the high mechanical properties expected of sintered PA11, with a Young's modulus of 1800 MPa and a tensile strength of 53 MPa in the XY plane.
Processing
The melting range is between 190 and 202 °C by DSC, with a typical process temperature of approximately 186 °C (±2) depending on the machine and measurement method used. Particle size distribution is centred on a D50 of 50 µm (D10: 35 µm, D90: 80 µm), with a tapped bulk density of approximately 0.55 g/cm³ and a sintered part density close to 1.02 g/cm³.
A refresh rate of 50 % is recommended between production cycles. Wall airtightness is achieved from 2 mm thickness. In post-processing, blasting gives a roughness Ra of 12 ±4 µm, reduced to 6 ±2 µm after finishing.
Compliance and applications
BLUECARE PA11 meets European Regulation No. 10/2011 and FDA CFR 21 for food contact, and complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Its PA11 matrix offers good resistance to alkaline media, hydrocarbons, oils, fuels and common organic solvents, but remains sensitive to acids. Produced parts are aimed at the food, pharmaceutical and medical sectors, packaging and safety equipment, where visual traceability of accidental fragments on the line is required.
Technical specifications
| Material | Polyamide 11 (additives) |
|---|---|
| Physical state | Bulk blue powder |
| Process | Powder bed laser sintering (SLS, LS) |
| Particle size distribution (laser diffraction) | 45–65 µm |
| D10 / D50 / D90 | 35 µm / 50 µm / 80 µm |
| Tapped bulk density (23 °C) | 0.55 ±0.05 g/cm³ (estimate) |
| Sintered part density | 1.02 ±0.05 g/cm³ (estimate) |
| Water absorption 24 h (ASTM D570) | 1.12 ±0.05 % (estimate) |
| Melting temperature (DSC) | 190–202 °C |
| Process temperature | ≈ 186 °C (±2) |
| Young's modulus (ISO 527) | 1800 MPa |
| Flexural modulus (ISO 178) | > 1500 MPa |
| Tensile strength XY (ISO 527) | 53 ±4 MPa |
| Tensile strength Z (ISO 527) | 45 ±3 MPa |
| Elongation at break XY (ISO 527) | 20 ±2 % |
| Elongation at break Z (ISO 527) | 5 ±2 % |
| Shore D hardness (ISO 868) | 78 |
| Roughness Ra after blasting (ISO 4287) | 12 ±4 µm |
| Roughness Ra after finishing (ISO 4287) | 6 ±2 µm |
| Flammability behaviour UL-94 | HC (outside classification) |
| Volume resistivity (IEC 93) | 1 × 10¹³ Ohms/m |
| Surface resistivity horizontal (IEC 93) | 1 × 10¹⁵ Ohms |
| Surface resistivity vertical (IEC 93) | 1 × 10¹⁵ Ohms |
| Electrical classification | Insulator |
| Minimum wall airtightness thickness | 2 mm |
| Chemical resistance | Alkalis, hydrocarbons, oils, fuels, organic solvents; sensitive to acids |
| Behaviour in water | Insoluble (< 1 mg/m³ at 20 °C) |
| Food-contact compliance | EU No. 10/2011, FDA CFR 21 |
| Production compliance | GMP |
| Recommended refresh rate | 50 % |
| Origin | France |
Compatibility
- Powder bed laser sintering systems (SLS, LS)
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