PA1010 GF15 vs PA1010 GF30
Polymer · PA1010 grade comparison
PA1010 GF15 and PA1010 GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PA1010: GF15 (15 % glass-fiber reinforced) versus GF30 (30 % glass-fiber reinforced). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PA1010 GF30 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) against 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) for PA1010 GF15, about 41% more. In exchange, PA1010 GF15 is the more ductile: elongation 7% versus 3.5% for PA1010 GF30. PA1010 GF15 is lighter (1.15 g/cm³ vs 1.28 g/cm³ for PA1010 GF30) and PA1010 GF30 is stiffer (6.8 GPa vs 3.6 GPa). On the shop floor, PA1010 GF15 machines more easily (good vs fair).
PA1010 GF15Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PA1010 GF30Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
PA1010 GF15 vs PA1010 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.
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 0.55 GPa0.08 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.39 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 48 MPa7 ksi · Compressive Strength 65 MPa9.4 ksi · Shear Strength 48 MPa7 ksi · Hardness, Shore D 78 Shore D · Hardness, Rockwell R 110 HRR
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (24 h)
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 205°C401 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) 45°C113 °F · Water Absorption (Saturation) 2%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
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: Thermal Conductivity 0.23 W/m·K0.13 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 1,700 J/kg·K0.41 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F · Vicat Softening Point (B50) 178°C352 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 24% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 140°C284 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 22 kV/mm559 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.4 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.025 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 78 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 30 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Weldability 75 / 100 · Formability (cold) 65 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100 · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 235°C455 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 60°C140 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 85 MJ/kg36,543 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.5 kg CO₂/kg · 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.
PA1010 GF15 vs PA1010 GF30 — frequently asked
Is PA1010 GF30 stronger than PA1010 GF15?
Yes. PA1010 GF30 has a typical tensile strength of 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) against 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) for PA1010 GF15 — about 41% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF15 or GF30?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
Which is easier to machine, PA1010 GF15 or PA1010 GF30?
PA1010 GF15. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (45/100) for PA1010 GF30.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PA1010 GF15 and PA1010 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.