PP-GF30 GF30 vs PP-GF30 GF50
Polymer · PP-GF30 grade comparison
PP-GF30 GF30 and PP-GF30 GF50 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PP-GF30: GF30 (30% chopped glass fiber, maleic-anhydride coupled) versus GF50 (50% chopped glass fiber, coupled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PP-GF30 GF50 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 118 MPa (17.1 ksi) against 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) for PP-GF30 GF30, about 39% more. In exchange, PP-GF30 GF30 is the more ductile: elongation 3% versus 1.8% for PP-GF30 GF50. PP-GF30 GF30 is lighter (1.13 g/cm³ vs 1.33 g/cm³ for PP-GF30 GF50) and PP-GF30 GF50 is stiffer (11 GPa vs 6 GPa). On the shop floor, PP-GF30 GF30 machines more easily (fair vs poor).
PP-GF30 GF30Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PP-GF30 GF50Choose it when strength drives the design.
PP-GF30 GF30 vs PP-GF30 GF50: 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
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.39 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 85 MPa12.3 ksi · Compressive Strength 70 MPa10.2 ksi · Compressive Modulus 5.5 GPa0.8 Msi · Shear Strength 45 MPa6.5 ksi · Hardness, Shore D 80 Shore D · Hardness, Rockwell R 105 HRR
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 165°C329 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) -8°C18 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.06% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.15%
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.27 W/m·K0.16 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 1,500 J/kg·K0.36 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 115°C239 °F · Min Service Temperature -25°C-13 °F · Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa 160°C320 °F · Vicat Softening Point (B50) 158°C316 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 19% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 145°C293 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·m3.94×10²¹ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 28 kV/mm711 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.004 · 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
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Weldability 45 / 100 · Formability (cold) 15 / 100 · Polishability 25 / 100 · Melt Flow Rate 6 g/10 min · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 240°C464 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 65°C149 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 80 MJ/kg34,394 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 80 L/kg9.6 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-GF30 GF30 vs PP-GF30 GF50 — frequently asked
Is PP-GF30 GF50 stronger than PP-GF30 GF30?
Yes. PP-GF30 GF50 has a typical tensile strength of 118 MPa (17.1 ksi) against 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) for PP-GF30 GF30 — about 39% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF30 or GF50?
GF30 is the default PP-GF30 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, PP-GF30 GF30 or PP-GF30 GF50?
PP-GF30 GF30. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against poor (33/100) for PP-GF30 GF50.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PP-GF30 GF30 and PP-GF30 GF50 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.