What is ASA Filament?
ASA filament (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) is an amorphous, synthetic thermoplastic that works best in material extrusion printing. Since it’s a high-impact material, you can produce functional parts for automotive applications, electronics, tooling, and more. ASA filament has high weather and UV resistance, making it great for outdoor applications. Even though this filament is high-weather resistant, you need to consider having storage solutions to protect it.
ASA Printing Settings
| Extrusion Temperature | 230-260°C |
| Bed Temperature | 90-110°C |
| Printing Speed | 30-110 mm/s |
ASA Filament Options
ASA Filament Applications
Due to its high impact resistance, and high weather resistance (heat, water, and UV resistance), ASA can be used to produce prototypes, including:
- Power and hand tools
- Outdoor appliances
- Electrical applications
- Sporting goods
- Exterior signage
- Components for automobile and marine applications
- Lawn and garden equipment
ASA Features
- High impact resistance
- Strong UV and chemical resistance
- Water-resistant
- Anti-static properties
- Tough and durable
- Low-gloss finish
ASA Filament Datasheet
| Uses | Profiles | Siding Applications |
| Features | High Impact Resistance Low Gloss UV Resistant |
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| Forms | Filament Roll | |
| Processing Method | Coextrusion | Extrusion |
| Physical | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
| Density | 1.07 g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) (220°C/10.0 kg) | 5.0 cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Water Absorption (Equilibrium 23°C 50% RH) | 0.40 % | ISO 62 |
| Mechanical | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
| Tensile Modulus | 1900 MPa | ISO 527-1 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield 23°C) | 41.0 MPa | ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield 23°C) | 3.5 % | ISO 527-2 |
| Impact | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength | ISO 179/1eA | |
| -30°C | 5.0 kJ/m² | |
| 23°C | 20 kJ/m² | |
| Thermal | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load 3 | ||
| 0.45 MPa Annealed | 101 °C | ISO 75-2/B |
| 1.8 MPa Annealed | 96.0 °C | ISO 75-2/A |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | ||
| — | 92.0 °C | ISO 306/B50 |
| — | 102 °C | ISO 306/A50 |
| CLTE – Flow | 8.0E-5 to 1.1E-4 cm/cm/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.17 W/m/K | DIN 52612 |
| Electrical | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
| Surface Resistivity | 1.0E+13 ohms | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1.0E+14 ohms·cm | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (100 Hz) | 3.8 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) | 0.009 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Flammability | Nominal Value Unit | Test Method |
| Flammability Classification | HB | IEC 60695-11-10-20 |
| Extrusion | Nominal Value Unit | |
| Drying Temperature | 80 °C | |
| Drying Time | 2.0 to 4.0 hr | |
| Melt Temperature | 200 to 250 °C | |