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• Additive manufacturing has long promised to transform how rail operators manage spare parts, yet certification hurdles have kept most materials on the sideline. Stratasys is addressing that gap directly with the release of FDM PA6/66-GF30-FR, a flame-retardant, glass-fiber-reinforced nylon developed specifically for end-use production in rail and transit environments. The material meets EN 45545-2 HL2…
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Additive manufacturing has long promised to transform how rail operators manage spare parts, yet certification hurdles have kept most materials on the sideline. Stratasys is addressing that gap directly with the release of FDM PA6/66-GF30-FR, a flame-retardant, glass-fiber-reinforced nylon developed specifically for end-use production in rail and transit environments.
The material meets EN 45545-2 HL2 (R22/R23) and FMVSS 302 fire safety standards, making it eligible for direct deployment in passenger-facing and structural applications. Reinforced with 30% glass fiber, it outperforms PC-FR alternatives in stiffness and strength, and sits in competitive territory alongside established high-performance options like ULTEM 9085 resin, but with the added benefit of compatibility with SUP4050B b