PEKK 6000 vs PEKK GF30
Polymer · PEKK grade comparison
PEKK 6000 and PEKK GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PEKK: 6000 (kepstan 6000-type) versus GF30 (30 % glass-fiber reinforced). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PEKK 6000 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 100 MPa (14.5 ksi) against 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) for PEKK GF30, about 5% more. PEKK 6000 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 2.5% for PEKK GF30. PEKK 6000 is lighter (1.3 g/cm³ vs 1.53 g/cm³ for PEKK GF30) and PEKK GF30 is stiffer (11 GPa vs 3.7 GPa). On the shop floor, PEKK 6000 machines more easily (very good vs fair) and PEKK GF30 welds better (good vs fair).
PEKK 6000Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
PEKK GF30Choose it when it will be welded.
PEKK 6000 vs PEKK 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
Same in both: Shear Modulus 1.4 GPa0.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 7 GPa0.94 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.4 · Compressive Modulus 3.5 GPa0.51 Msi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) 162°C324 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.15% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.5%
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 1,050 J/kg·K0.25 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 40% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 300°C572 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·m3.94×10²¹ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 22 kV/mm559 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.3 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.004 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁶ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 175 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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Same in both: Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 330 MJ/kg141,875 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 18 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 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.
PEKK 6000 vs PEKK GF30 — frequently asked
Is PEKK 6000 stronger than PEKK GF30?
Yes. PEKK 6000 has a typical yield strength of 100 MPa (14.5 ksi) against 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) for PEKK GF30 — about 5% more. Tensile strength is 100 MPa (14.5 ksi) vs 160 MPa (23.2 ksi).
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, 6000 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, PEKK 6000 or PEKK GF30?
PEKK 6000. Its machinability rates very good (70/100) against fair (45/100) for PEKK GF30; for welding the order is PEKK GF30 first (good, 55/100) then PEKK 6000 (fair, 45/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PEKK 6000 and PEKK 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.