Oil & Gas Pipeline Inspection Robots: MJF PA11-ESD Protective Housings and Treads
Oil & Gas Pipeline Inspection Robots: MJF PA11-ESD Protective Housings and Treads TL;DR — For pipeline inspection robots, PA11-based nylon printed on industrial powder-bed systems (e.g., MJF/LS) delivers a rare mix of impact toughness, abrasion resistance, and chemical durability. When static control is required around sensors and electronics, ESD-modified PA11 or ESD print modes keep charge in check, with practical surface resistivity targets in the 10^5–10^9 Ω/sq range. Always validate ESD after post-processing (dyeing, vapor smoothing), and re-test in your worst-case humidity/temperature. ...