EPS 150 vs GB/T 10801.1 Type IV
Polymer · grade comparison
EPS 150 and GB/T 10801.1 Type IV are both polymer grades. GB/T 10801.1 Type IV is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 0.42 MPa (0.0609 ksi) against 0.3 MPa (0.0435 ksi) for EPS 150, about 40% more. EPS 150 is lighter (0.03 g/cm³ vs 0.04 g/cm³ for GB/T 10801.1 Type IV) and GB/T 10801.1 Type IV is stiffer (0.01 GPa vs 0.01 GPa). On the shop floor, EPS 150 welds better (fair vs poor).
EPS 150Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when it will be welded.
GB/T 10801.1 Type IVChoose it when strength drives the design.
EPS 150 vs GB/T 10801.1 Type IV: 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
Shear Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Same in both: Elongation at Break 2%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) 100°C212 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 1%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.03 W/m·K0.02 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 1,400 J/kg·K0.33 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 65 µm/m·K36.1 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 3×10⁻⁴
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
UV / Weathering Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 5%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 11 kN·m/kg · Specific Stiffness (E / density) 0.3 MN·m/kg · 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 | EPS 150 | GB/T 10801.1 Type IV |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
EPS 150 vs GB/T 10801.1 Type IV — frequently asked
Is GB/T 10801.1 Type IV stronger than EPS 150?
Yes. GB/T 10801.1 Type IV has a typical tensile strength of 0.42 MPa (0.0609 ksi) against 0.3 MPa (0.0435 ksi) for EPS 150 — about 40% more.
Which is cheaper, EPS 150 or GB/T 10801.1 Type IV?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, EPS 150 or GB/T 10801.1 Type IV?
EPS 150. Its weldability rates fair (40/100) against poor (25/100) for GB/T 10801.1 Type IV.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in EPS 150 and GB/T 10801.1 Type IV 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.