PC-ABS ESD vs PC-ABS GF30
Polymer · PC-ABS grade comparison
PC-ABS ESD and PC-ABS GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PC-ABS: ESD (antistatic / conductive) versus GF30 (30% glass-fiber reinforced). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PC-ABS GF30 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) against 52 MPa (7.54 ksi) for PC-ABS ESD, about 6% more; tensile strength follows at 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) vs 52 MPa (7.54 ksi). In exchange, PC-ABS ESD is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 2.5% for PC-ABS GF30. PC-ABS ESD is lighter (1.18 g/cm³ vs 1.35 g/cm³ for PC-ABS GF30) and PC-ABS GF30 is stiffer (7.5 GPa vs 2.7 GPa). On the shop floor, PC-ABS ESD machines more easily (good vs fair) and PC-ABS GF30 welds better (very good vs fair).
PC-ABS ESDChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PC-ABS GF30Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
PC-ABS ESD vs PC-ABS 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)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Shear Modulus 0.87 GPa0.13 Msi · Bulk Modulus 4 GPa0.52 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.39 · Compressive Modulus 2.3 GPa0.33 Msi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) 125°C257 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.2% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.6%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,400 J/kg·K0.33 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 100°C212 °F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 125°C257 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Volume Resistivity
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Dielectric Strength 25 kV/mm635 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.008 · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 250 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 30 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
Same in both: Polishability 65 / 100 · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 265°C509 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 75°C167 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 100 MJ/kg42,992 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200 L/kg24 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 15%
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.
PC-ABS ESD vs PC-ABS GF30 — frequently asked
Is PC-ABS GF30 stronger than PC-ABS ESD?
Yes. PC-ABS GF30 has a typical yield strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) against 52 MPa (7.54 ksi) for PC-ABS ESD — about 6% more. Tensile strength is 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) vs 52 MPa (7.54 ksi).
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, ESD 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, PC-ABS ESD or PC-ABS GF30?
PC-ABS ESD. Its machinability rates good (58/100) against fair (45/100) for PC-ABS GF30; for welding the order is PC-ABS GF30 first (very good, 72/100) then PC-ABS ESD (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PC-ABS ESD and PC-ABS 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.