PPSU-GF30 GF30 vs PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX
Polymer · PPSU-GF30 grade comparison
PPSU-GF30 GF30 and PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX are two grades of the same polymer grade, PPSU-GF30: GF30 (30% glass-fiber reinforced, natural, injection-molding grade) versus GF30-EX (extruded stock shape (rod / plate) for machining). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. PPSU-GF30 GF30 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX, about 14% more. In exchange, PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX is the more ductile: elongation 3% versus 2.5% for PPSU-GF30 GF30. PPSU-GF30 GF30 is stiffer (9 GPa vs 7.5 GPa). On the shop floor, PPSU-GF30 GF30 welds better (fair vs poor).
PPSU-GF30 GF30Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EXChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
PPSU-GF30 GF30 vs PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX: 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.
PPSU-GF30 GF30PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX
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
Shear Strength
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.39 · Compressive Modulus 8 GPa1.2 Msi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 3.2 MPa·√m2.9 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 1.56 g/cm³0.06 lb/in³ · Glass Transition (Tg) 220°C428 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.3% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 0.8%
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)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,100 J/kg·K0.26 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 180°C356 °F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F · Limiting Oxygen Index 40% · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 210°C410 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in · Dielectric Strength 19 kV/mm483 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 3.9 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.008 · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω·cm · Surface Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 150 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 82 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 35 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Polishability 35 / 100 · Mold Shrinkage 0.35% · Melt Flow Rate 9 g/10 min · Processing Melt Temperature (typ.) 370°C698 °F · Mold Temperature (typ.) 150°C302 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 160 MJ/kg68,788 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 8.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 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.
PPSU-GF30 GF30 vs PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX — frequently asked
Is PPSU-GF30 GF30 stronger than PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX?
Yes. PPSU-GF30 GF30 has a typical tensile strength of 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX — about 14% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, GF30 or GF30-EX?
GF30 is the default PPSU-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 welds better, PPSU-GF30 GF30 or PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX?
PPSU-GF30 GF30. Its weldability rates fair (40/100) against poor (20/100) for PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in PPSU-GF30 GF30 and PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX 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.