EMAA vs EVOH
Polymer · grade comparison
EMAA and EVOH are both polymer grades. EVOH is the stronger of the two: yield strength 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) against 10 MPa (1.45 ksi) for EMAA, about 5.8 times as much; tensile strength follows at 68 MPa (9.86 ksi) vs 30 MPa (4.35 ksi). In exchange, EMAA is the more ductile: elongation 400% versus 230% for EVOH, and EVOH is harder (78 Shore D vs 55 Shore D). EMAA is lighter (0.94 g/cm³ vs 1.19 g/cm³ for EVOH) and EVOH is stiffer (2.9 GPa vs 0.2 GPa). On the shop floor, EVOH machines more easily (good vs poor) and EMAA welds better (excellent vs good).
EMAAChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
EVOHChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
EMAA vs EVOH: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Modulus
Hardness, Shore A
Hardness, Shore D
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Refractive Index
Light Transmission
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
UV / Weathering Resistance
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 70 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 0%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.1 mm²/s · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 0
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | EMAA | EVOH |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
EMAA vs EVOH — frequently asked
Is EVOH stronger than EMAA?
Yes. EVOH has a typical yield strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) against 10 MPa (1.45 ksi) for EMAA — about 5.8 times as much. Tensile strength is 68 MPa (9.86 ksi) vs 30 MPa (4.35 ksi).
Which is cheaper, EMAA or EVOH?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$, premium); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, EMAA or EVOH?
EVOH. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against poor (30/100) for EMAA; for welding the order is EMAA first (excellent, 92/100) then EVOH (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in EMAA and EVOH side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.