POM-C GF25 vs POM-C+PTFE
Polymer · grade comparison
POM-C GF25 and POM-C+PTFE are both polymer grades. POM-C GF25 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) against 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) for POM-C+PTFE, about 140% more. In exchange, POM-C+PTFE is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 3% for POM-C GF25, and POM-C GF25 is harder (88 Shore D vs 79 Shore D). POM-C+PTFE is lighter (1.54 g/cm³ vs 1.6 g/cm³ for POM-C GF25) and POM-C GF25 is stiffer (8.5 GPa vs 2.7 GPa). On the shop floor, POM-C+PTFE machines more easily (excellent vs very good), POM-C GF25 welds better (fair vs not recommended), and POM-C GF25 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than POM-C+PTFE (premium, $$$).
POM-C GF25Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
POM-C+PTFEChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
POM-C GF25 vs POM-C+PTFE: 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
Shear Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Bulk Modulus
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Same in both: Glass Transition (Tg) -60°C-76 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.2%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (short-term) 140°C284 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 25 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Same in both: Mold Temperature (typ.) 90°C194 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 0%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | POM-C GF25 | POM-C+PTFE |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
POM-C GF25 vs POM-C+PTFE — frequently asked
Is POM-C GF25 stronger than POM-C+PTFE?
Yes. POM-C GF25 has a typical tensile strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) against 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) for POM-C+PTFE — about 140% more.
Which is cheaper, POM-C GF25 or POM-C+PTFE?
POM-C GF25 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while POM-C+PTFE is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, POM-C GF25 or POM-C+PTFE?
POM-C+PTFE. Its machinability rates excellent (85/100) against very good (75/100) for POM-C GF25; for welding the order is POM-C GF25 first (fair, 40/100) then POM-C+PTFE (not recommended, 12/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in POM-C GF25 and POM-C+PTFE 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.