PA66 GF30 vs PA66 GF50
Polymer · PA66 grade comparison
PA66 GF30 and PA66 GF50 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PA66: GF30 (30 % short glass fiber reinforced) versus GF50 (50 % short glass fiber reinforced). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PA66 GF50 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) against 180 MPa (26.1 ksi) for PA66 GF30, about 28% more. In exchange, PA66 GF30 is the more ductile: elongation 3% versus 2.3% for PA66 GF50. PA66 GF30 is lighter (1.36 g/cm³ vs 1.57 g/cm³ for PA66 GF50) and PA66 GF50 is stiffer (16 GPa vs 9.5 GPa). On the shop floor, PA66 GF30 machines more easily (45 vs 35 out of 100) and PA66 GF50 welds better (very good vs good).
PA66 GF30Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PA66 GF50Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
PA66 GF30 vs PA66 GF50: 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
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Rockwell M
Same in both: Shear Modulus 1.1 GPa0.16 Msi · Bulk Modulus 5 GPa0.65 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.39 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 80 MPa11.6 ksi · Compressive Modulus 2.8 GPa0.41 Msi · Shear Strength 60 MPa8.7 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 3 MPa·√m2.7 ksi·√in · Hardness, Shore D 81 Shore D · Hardness, Rockwell R 120 HRR
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 262°C504 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) 70°C158 °F · 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
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,670 J/kg·K0.4 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F · Vicat Softening Point (B50) 200°C392 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 25% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 170°C338 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
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) 0.02 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 60 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 30 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Formability (cold) 50 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100 · Melt Flow Rate 30 g/10 min · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 290°C554 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 80°C176 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 120 MJ/kg51,591 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.7 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 5%
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.
PA66 GF30 vs PA66 GF50 — frequently asked
Is PA66 GF50 stronger than PA66 GF30?
Yes. PA66 GF50 has a typical tensile strength of 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) against 180 MPa (26.1 ksi) for PA66 GF30 — about 28% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF30 or GF50?
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, PA66 GF30 or PA66 GF50?
PA66 GF30, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 35/100 for PA66 GF50; for welding the order is PA66 GF50 first (very good, 70/100) then PA66 GF30 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PA66 GF30 and PA66 GF50 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.