PP-B GF30 vs PP-B HS
Polymer · PP-B grade comparison
PP-B GF30 and PP-B HS are two grades of the same polymer grade, PP-B: GF30 (30% coupled glass fiber) versus HS (heat / long-term thermally stabilized). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PP-B GF30 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 25 MPa (3.63 ksi) for PP-B HS, about 180% more. In exchange, PP-B HS is the more ductile: elongation 300% versus 3% for PP-B GF30. PP-B HS is lighter (0.91 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 GF30Choose it when strength drives the design.
PP-B HSChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PP-B GF30 vs PP-B HS: 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
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
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 · 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)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,800 J/kg·K0.43 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 115°C239 °F · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 18%
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
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 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁶ Ω·cm · 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.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: 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 GF30 vs PP-B HS — frequently asked
Is PP-B GF30 stronger than PP-B HS?
Yes. PP-B GF30 has a typical tensile strength of 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) against 25 MPa (3.63 ksi) for PP-B HS — about 180% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF30 or HS?
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, PP-B GF30 or PP-B HS?
PP-B HS. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (50/100) for PP-B GF30.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PP-B GF30 and PP-B HS 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.