PP-H GF20 vs PP-H GF40
Polymer · PP-H grade comparison
PP-H GF20 and PP-H GF40 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PP-H: GF20 (20 % coupled glass-fiber reinforced PP homopolymer) versus GF40 (40 % coupled glass-fiber reinforced PP homopolymer). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PP-H GF40 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 105 MPa (15.2 ksi) against 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) for PP-H GF20, about 40% more. In exchange, PP-H GF20 is the more ductile: elongation 3% versus 2.5% for PP-H GF40. PP-H GF20 is lighter (1.04 g/cm³ vs 1.22 g/cm³ for PP-H GF40) and PP-H GF40 is stiffer (8.5 GPa vs 5 GPa). On the shop floor, PP-H GF20 machines more easily (good vs fair) and PP-H GF20 welds better (very good vs good).
PP-H GF20Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
PP-H GF40Choose it when strength drives the design.
PP-H GF20 vs PP-H GF40: 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
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Shear Modulus 0.5 GPa0.07 Msi · Bulk Modulus 4 GPa0.51 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.42 · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 34 MPa4.9 ksi · Compressive Modulus 1.5 GPa0.22 Msi · Shear Strength 25 MPa3.6 ksi · Hardness, Shore D 72 Shore D
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 165°C329 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) -10°C14 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.01% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.03% · 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
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,900 J/kg·K0.45 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -10°C14 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 130°C266 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω·m3.94×10²² µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 28 kV/mm711 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 2.25 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 3×10⁻⁴ · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁷ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 20 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
Same in both: Polishability 30 / 100 · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 230°C446 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 35°C95 °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 3%
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-H GF20 vs PP-H GF40 — frequently asked
Is PP-H GF40 stronger than PP-H GF20?
Yes. PP-H GF40 has a typical tensile strength of 105 MPa (15.2 ksi) against 75 MPa (10.9 ksi) for PP-H GF20 — about 40% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF20 or GF40?
UNF is the default PP-H condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither GF20 nor GF40). 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-H GF20 or PP-H GF40?
PP-H GF20. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (45/100) for PP-H GF40; for welding the order is PP-H GF20 first (very good, 70/100) then PP-H GF40 (good, 60/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PP-H GF20 and PP-H GF40 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.