G10-ESD
G10-ESD is a woven-glass-reinforced epoxy laminate of the G-10 type, made static-dissipative through conductive loading or an antistatic surface layer for controlled charge decay.
Values for the Epoxy Matrix condition
G10-ESD grades and fills
G10-ESD is supplied in 5 conditions, soft to hard. Epoxy Matrix is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carbon-loaded conductive glass/epoxy laminate | Use where fast, ground-referenced charge decay or EMI shielding-grade conductivity is required rather than dissipative control. | 270 | 1.8 | 108 HRM | |
Flame-retardant FR-4 based ESD laminate, UL 94 V-0 | Specify for enclosures, guards and electrical assemblies that must carry a UL 94 V-0 rating alongside ESD control. | 290 | 1.9 | 110 HRM | |
Epoxy MatrixDefault standard static-dissipative G10 glass/epoxy laminate (10⁶–10⁹ Ω) | Default choice for ESD-safe tooling, fixtures and trays needing G10 stiffness with dissipative surface resistivity. | 300 | 2 | 110 HRM | |
Antistatic surface-coated G10 | Pick when you still need bulk electrical insulation but must bleed off surface charge; coating wears and is lost on machined faces. | 300 | 2 | 110 HRM | |
High-temperature epoxy glass laminate with ESD control | Choose when the ESD fixture sees reflow, bake-out or continuous service above ~130 °C where G10 loses flexural strength. | 310 | 1.8 | 112 HRM |
What is G10-ESD?
G10-ESD is a woven-glass-reinforced epoxy laminate of the G-10 type, made static-dissipative through conductive loading or an antistatic surface layer for controlled charge decay. It is used for jigs, nests and tooling in electronics assembly, supplied as flat sheet, rod and tube, with related conditions on file for flame-retardant V-0 and higher-temperature G11-ESD builds. Tensile strength is 300 MPa and maximum service temperature 130 °C; the trade-offs are low machinability (score 38), heavy tool wear from glass dust, no weldability and no post-forming. Standard G-10/FR-4 is the cheaper choice where ESD control is not required. G10-ESD has a density of 1.85 g/cm³ (0.0668 lb/in³), heavier than 67% of composite grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 120°C (248 °F). G10-ESD has a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi), stronger than 53% of composite grades. Elongation at break is 2% and the elastic modulus is 20 GPa (2.9 Msi).
What is G10-ESD used for?
- ESD assembly jigs
- PCB test and probe fixtures
- Board-handling nests and locating plates
- Insulating standoffs in electronics test rigs
- Static-safe magazine rails and guides
- Machine tooling and mounting plates
Advantages
- Tough — resists crack growth — 25 MPa·√m (22.8 ksi·√in), better than 80% of composite grades
- Low moisture uptake — 0.12%, better than 78% of composite grades
Limitations
- Hard to polish — 25/100, worse than 76% of composite grades
G10-ESD properties
Typical room-temperature values for G10-ESD-Epoxy Matrix; bars are the position among composite grades.
Physical4
G10-ESD has a density of 1.85 g/cm³ (0.0668 lb/in³), heavier than 67% of composite grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 120°C (248 °F).
Mechanical14
G10-ESD has a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi), stronger than 53% of composite grades. Elongation at break is 2% and the elastic modulus is 20 GPa (2.9 Msi).
Thermal10
G10-ESD is rated for continuous service to 130°C (266 °F). It conducts heat at 0.3 W/m·K (0.173 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 63% of composite grades. Thermal expansion is 14 µm/m·K (7.78 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
G10-ESD has an electrical resistivity of 1×10⁸ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (85/100), better than 65% of composite grades. UV resistance is fair.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of G10-ESD takes about 120 MJ of energy and emits 7 kg of CO₂ — less than 57% of composite grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability4
G10-ESD's machinability is fair (38/100, better than 54% of composite grades); weldability not recommended (0/100); formability not recommended (3/100).
Common Calculations4
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the composite family
Yield strength against density for every composite grade FabDigit runs. G10-ESD is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with G10-ESD
Is G10-ESD easy to machine?
Machine dry with carbide or PCD tooling, high speed / moderate feed, sharp edges and rigid clamping; extract the abrasive glass dust and expect tool life well below that of plastics.
Can G10-ESD be welded?
Not weldable — thermoset laminate; join by bonding with epoxy/acrylic structural adhesive or by mechanical fasteners with washers to spread load.
Can G10-ESD be formed, bent or molded?
Supplied fully cured as flat sheet, rod or tube; no post-forming possible, so all geometry comes from machining, waterjetting or punching (thin sheet only, heated punch).
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit's quote engine applies to G10-ESD. Design inside these and the part quotes instantly; outside them it routes to an engineer.
CNC machining
| Machinability | Better38 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Cutting speed (rough / finish) | — / — |
| Minimum wall | — |
| Minimum internal radius | — |
| Drill depth limit | |
| Best surface (machined / polished) | Ra — / — |
| Hardenable after machining | — |
Sheet metal
| Formability | Not Recommend3 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Weldability | Not Recommend0 / 100 |
G10-ESD chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| E-glass woven fabricstyle 7628/1080-class boro-silicate cloth, silane finish | 50 – 65 | 58 |
| conductive carbon black / graphitedissipative additive; higher loading or surface coating for other resistivity classes | 0.5 – 3 | 1.5 |
| epoxy resin (DGEBA + amine/anhydride curmatrix, includes cure agent and flow control | ≥ 33 (balance) |
What surface finishes work on G10-ESD?
Edges should be deburred and sealed with epoxy to limit moisture wicking; no plating or anodizing — for coated antistatic grades avoid sanding or solvent wiping the functional surface.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on composite parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
How much does G10-ESD cost?
G10-ESD is a premium-cost composite ($$$), pricier than about 58% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
G10-ESD — frequently asked
What is G10-ESD used for?
G10-ESD is typically used for ESD assembly jigs, PCB test and probe fixtures, board-handling nests and locating plates, insulating standoffs in electronics test rigs, static-safe magazine rails and guides and machine tooling and mounting plates. In short: static-dissipative G10.
What is the tensile strength of G10-ESD?
G10-ESD has a typical tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) — stronger than 53% of composite grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is G10-ESD easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (38/100, better than 54% of composite grades). Machine dry with carbide or PCD tooling, high speed / moderate feed, sharp edges and rigid clamping; extract the abrasive glass dust and expect tool life well below that of plastics.
Can G10-ESD be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (0/100). Not weldable — thermoset laminate; join by bonding with epoxy/acrylic structural adhesive or by mechanical fasteners with washers to spread load.
What surface finishes work on G10-ESD?
Edges should be deburred and sealed with epoxy to limit moisture wicking; no plating or anodizing — for coated antistatic grades avoid sanding or solvent wiping the functional surface.
Can G10-ESD be formed, bent or molded?
Supplied fully cured as flat sheet, rod or tube; no post-forming possible, so all geometry comes from machining, waterjetting or punching (thin sheet only, heated punch).
What is the maximum service temperature of G10-ESD?
G10-ESD is rated for continuous use to about 130°C (266 °F), and briefly to 155°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does G10-ESD cost?
G10-ESD is a premium-cost composite ($$$), pricier than about 58% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Can FabDigit make parts in G10-ESD?
Yes — G10-ESD is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- ASTM D709 — Standard Specification for Laminated Thermosetting Materials — ASTM (2017)
- NEMA LI 1 — Industrial Laminating Thermosetting Products — NEMA (1998)
- ANSI/ESD S541 / ESD ADV11.2 — Static control materials classification — ESD Association (2019)
- Engineered Materials Handbook, Vol.1: Composites — ASM International (1987)
- ESD/antistatic G10 and FR-4 laminate datasheets — Professional Plastics / Ensinger / Röchling (2023)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.