LCP Type III CF30 vs LCP Type III GF30
Polymer · LCP Type III grade comparison
LCP Type III CF30 and LCP Type III GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, LCP Type III: CF30 (30 % carbon-fibre reinforced) versus GF30 (30 % glass-fibre reinforced). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. LCP Type III CF30 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) against 160 MPa (23.2 ksi) for LCP Type III GF30, about 9% more. In exchange, LCP Type III GF30 is the more ductile: elongation 1.8% versus 1.3% for LCP Type III CF30. LCP Type III CF30 is lighter (1.5 g/cm³ vs 1.62 g/cm³ for LCP Type III GF30) and LCP Type III CF30 is stiffer (24 GPa vs 14 GPa).
LCP Type III CF30Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
LCP Type III GF30Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
LCP Type III CF30 vs LCP Type III GF30: 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.
LCP Type III CF30LCP Type III GF30
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Same in both: Shear Modulus 1.2 GPa0.17 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.36 · Compressive Strength 65 MPa9.4 ksi · Shear Strength 55 MPa8 ksi · Hardness, Shore D 88 Shore D · Hardness, Rockwell M 72 HRM
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 285°C545 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) 105°C221 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.02% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.06%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,200 J/kg·K0.29 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 38% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 230°C446 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 35 kV/mm889 V/mil · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.004 · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 200 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 92 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 45 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Weldability 30 / 100 · Formability (cold) 20 / 100 · Polishability 40 / 100 · Melt Flow Rate 40 g/10 min · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 310°C590 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 90°C194 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 180 MJ/kg77,386 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 8.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 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.
LCP Type III CF30 vs LCP Type III GF30 — frequently asked
Is LCP Type III CF30 stronger than LCP Type III GF30?
Yes. LCP Type III CF30 has a typical tensile strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) against 160 MPa (23.2 ksi) for LCP Type III GF30 — about 9% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, CF30 or GF30?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
When should I choose LCP Type III CF30 over LCP Type III GF30?
Pick LCP Type III CF30 when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint. Pick LCP Type III GF30 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in LCP Type III CF30 and LCP Type III GF30 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.