TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD vs TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30
Polymer · TPC (COPE/TPEE) grade comparison
TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD and TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 are two grades of the same polymer grade, TPC (COPE/TPEE): ESD (antistatic / conductive TPC compound) versus GF30 (30 % glass-fiber reinforced TPC). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 20 MPa (2.9 ksi) against 18 MPa (2.61 ksi) for TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30, about 11% more. TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD is the more ductile: elongation 250% versus 8% for TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30, and TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 is harder (78 Shore D vs 58 Shore D). TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD is lighter (1.24 g/cm³ vs 1.45 g/cm³ for TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30) and TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 is stiffer (3.2 GPa vs 0.3 GPa).
TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESDChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30Choose it when the part sees heat.
TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD vs TPC (COPE/TPEE) 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.
TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESDTPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore A
Hardness, Shore D
Tear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Same in both: Shear Modulus 0.07 GPa0.01 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.45
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Temperature (Tm) 208°C406 °F · Glass Transition (Tg) -50°C-58 °F · Water Absorption (24 h) 0.6% · Water Absorption (Saturation) 2.5%
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
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,900 J/kg·K0.45 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °F · Vicat Softening Point (B50) 180°C356 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 150°C302 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Volume Resistivity
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Dielectric Strength 25 kV/mm635 V/mil · Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 4 · Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) 0.02 · Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 80 / 100 · UV / Weathering Resistance 40 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Same in both: Machinability 40 / 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) 115 MJ/kg49,441 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250 L/kg30 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 2%
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.
TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD vs TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 — frequently asked
Is TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD stronger than TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30?
Yes. TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD has a typical yield strength of 20 MPa (2.9 ksi) against 18 MPa (2.61 ksi) for TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30 — about 11% more. Tensile strength is 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) vs 68 MPa (9.86 ksi).
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, ESD or GF30?
55D is the default TPC (COPE/TPEE) condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither ESD nor GF30). 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, TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD or TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30?
TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD. Its weldability rates very good (80/100) against very good (72/100) for TPC (COPE/TPEE) GF30.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in TPC (COPE/TPEE) ESD and TPC (COPE/TPEE) 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.