PP-B CF20 vs PP-B GF30
Polymer · PP-B grade comparison
PP-B CF20 and PP-B GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PP-B: CF20 (20% carbon fiber reinforced) versus GF30 (30% coupled glass fiber). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PP-B CF20 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for PP-B GF30, about 7% more. In exchange, PP-B GF30 is the more ductile: elongation 3% versus 2.5% for PP-B CF20. PP-B CF20 is lighter (1.02 g/cm³ vs 1.13 g/cm³ for PP-B GF30) and PP-B GF30 is stiffer (6.2 GPa vs 1.2 GPa).
PP-B CF20Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
PP-B GF30Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
PP-B CF20 vs PP-B 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)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Shear Modulus 0.43 GPa0.06 Msi · Bulk Modulus 3 GPa0.46 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.42 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 24 MPa3.5 ksi · Compressive Strength 38 MPa5.5 ksi · Compressive Modulus 1.2 GPa0.17 Msi · Shear Strength 22 MPa3.2 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 4 MPa·√m3.6 ksi·√in · Hardness, Shore D 66 Shore D
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 164°C327 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) -12°C10 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.02% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.1% · Refractive Index 1.49
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 1,800 J/kg·K0.43 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F · Vicat Softening Point (B50) 85°C185 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 18% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 120°C248 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Volume Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·m3.94×10²¹ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 25 kV/mm635 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 2.25 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 4×10⁻⁴ · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 90 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 25 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Machinability 50 / 100 · Weldability 88 / 100 · Formability (cold) 75 / 100 · Polishability 40 / 100 · Melt Flow Rate 8 g/10 min · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 230°C446 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 40°C104 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 78 MJ/kg33,534 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 100 L/kg12 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.
PP-B CF20 vs PP-B GF30 — frequently asked
Is PP-B CF20 stronger than PP-B GF30?
Yes. PP-B CF20 has a typical tensile strength of 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for PP-B GF30 — about 7% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, CF20 or GF30?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
When should I choose PP-B CF20 over PP-B GF30?
Pick PP-B CF20 when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint. Pick PP-B GF30 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PP-B CF20 and PP-B 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.