PA612 GF30 vs PA612 HS
Polymer · PA612 grade comparison
PA612 GF30 and PA612 HS are two grades of the same polymer grade, PA612: GF30 (30 % glass-fibre reinforced) versus HS (heat-stabilised). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PA612 GF30 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) against 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) for PA612 HS, about 5% more; tensile strength follows at 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) vs 57 MPa (8.27 ksi). In exchange, PA612 HS is the more ductile: elongation 200% versus 3.5% for PA612 GF30. PA612 HS is lighter (1.07 g/cm³ vs 1.31 g/cm³ for PA612 GF30) and PA612 GF30 is stiffer (8.8 GPa vs 2 GPa). On the shop floor, PA612 HS machines more easily (very good vs fair).
PA612 GF30Choose it when strength drives the design.
PA612 HSChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PA612 GF30 vs PA612 HS: 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)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Shear Modulus 0.78 GPa0.11 Msi · Bulk Modulus 4 GPa0.51 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.39 · Compressive Modulus 2 GPa0.29 Msi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 218°C424 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) 48°C118 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.3% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 2.7% · Refractive Index 1.53
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
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,700 J/kg·K0.41 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 24%
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 28 kV/mm711 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.1 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.02 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
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
Same in both: Polishability 55 / 100 · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 260°C500 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 80°C176 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 130 MJ/kg55,890 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 7.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 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.
PA612 GF30 vs PA612 HS — frequently asked
Is PA612 GF30 stronger than PA612 HS?
Yes. PA612 GF30 has a typical yield strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) against 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) for PA612 HS — about 5% more. Tensile strength is 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) vs 57 MPa (8.27 ksi).
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF30 or HS?
NAT-DAM is the default PA612 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither GF30 nor HS). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, PA612 GF30 or PA612 HS?
PA612 HS. Its machinability rates very good (70/100) against fair (45/100) for PA612 GF30; for welding the order is PA612 HS first (good, 62/100) then PA612 GF30 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PA612 GF30 and PA612 HS 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.