G10-ESD AS-SURF
Grade
AS-SURF = 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.
Values for the AS-SURF condition
Other G10-ESD grades and fills
G10-ESD is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at G10-ESD.
- COND
- FR-V0
- Epoxy Matrix
- AS-SURF
- G11-ESD
Compare all 5 grades and fillsHide
| 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 | |
AS-SURFThis page 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 AS-SURF?
G10-ESD AS-SURF is G10-ESD in the AS-SURF grade — pick when you still need bulk electrical insulation but must bleed off surface charge; coating wears and is lost on machined faces. G10-ESD AS-SURF 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). G10-ESD AS-SURF 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). Epoxy Matrix is the default condition FabDigit quotes; AS-SURF is available on request or by drawing note.
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 AS-SURF properties
Typical room-temperature values for G10-ESD AS-SURF; 25 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are G10-ESD reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among composite grades.
Physical4
G10-ESD AS-SURF 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 AS-SURF 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 AS-SURF 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 AS-SURF has an electrical resistivity of 1×10¹³ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (82/100), better than 59% of composite grades. UV resistance is fair.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of G10-ESD AS-SURF 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 AS-SURF's machinability is fair (40/100, better than 57% of composite grades); weldability not recommended (0/100); formability not recommended (3/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with G10-ESD AS-SURF
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).
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.
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) |
G10-ESD AS-SURF — frequently asked
What is G10-ESD AS-SURF used for?
G10-ESD AS-SURF 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 AS-SURF?
G10-ESD AS-SURF 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 AS-SURF easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (40/100, better than 57% 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 AS-SURF 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 AS-SURF?
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 AS-SURF 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 AS-SURF?
G10-ESD AS-SURF 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.
Can FabDigit make parts in G10-ESD AS-SURF?
Yes — G10-ESD AS-SURF 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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.