Aurum PD450 CF30
Reinforced grade
CF30 = 30% carbon-fiber reinforced
Highest stiffness and lowest thermal expansion with partial static dissipation — precision robot end-effectors and semiconductor jigs.
Values for the CF30 condition
Other Aurum PD450 grades and fills
Aurum PD450 is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at Aurum PD450.
Compare all 4 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bearing / lubricated grade | Use for unlubricated sliding parts — bushings, thrust washers, seal rings running hot and dry. | — | 70 | 5 | — |
ESD / static-dissipative carbon-filled grade | Select for wafer and electronics handling parts requiring controlled surface resistivity without metal contamination. | — | 110 | 3 | 96 HRM |
30% glass-fiber reinforced | Pick when stiffness, creep resistance and dimensional stability above 200 °C matter and electrical insulation must be retained. | — | 165 | 2.5 | — |
CF30This page 30% carbon-fiber reinforced | Highest stiffness and lowest thermal expansion with partial static dissipation — precision robot end-effectors and semiconductor jigs. | — | 205 | 1.8 | — |
What is Aurum PD450 CF30?
Aurum PD450 CF30 is Aurum PD450 in the CF30 grade — highest stiffness and lowest thermal expansion with partial static dissipation — precision robot end-effectors and semiconductor jigs. Aurum PD450 CF30 has a yield strength of 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) — stronger than 91% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 1.8% and the elastic modulus is 18 GPa (2.61 Msi). Aurum PD450 CF30 has a density of 1.44 g/cm³ (0.052 lb/in³), heavier than 85% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 250°C (482 °F).
Advantages
- Stiff — 18 GPa (2.61 Msi), better than 99% of polymer grades
- Conducts heat well — 0.8 W/m·K (0.462 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 99% of polymer grades
- Low, predictable mold shrinkage — 0.25%, better than 93% of polymer grades
- High service temperature — 240°C (464 °F), better than 92% of polymer grades
- High strength — 90 MPa (13.1 ksi), better than 91% of polymer grades
Limitations
- High embodied carbon — 16 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 98% of polymer grades
- Limited ductility — 1.8%, worse than 97% of polymer grades
- Heavy — 1.44 g/cm³ (0.052 lb/in³), worse than 85% of polymer grades
- Difficult to machine — 40/100, worse than 82% of polymer grades
Aurum PD450 CF30 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Aurum PD450 CF30; 13 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Aurum PD450 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical5
Aurum PD450 CF30 has a density of 1.44 g/cm³ (0.052 lb/in³), heavier than 85% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 250°C (482 °F).
Mechanical10
Aurum PD450 CF30 has a yield strength of 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) — stronger than 91% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 1.8% and the elastic modulus is 18 GPa (2.61 Msi).
Thermal10
Aurum PD450 CF30 is rated for continuous service to 240°C (464 °F). It conducts heat at 0.8 W/m·K (0.462 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 99% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 12 µm/m·K (6.67 µin/in·°F).
Electrical7
Aurum PD450 CF30 is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 22 kV/mm (558.8 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹⁴ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (88/100), better than 74% of polymer grades. UV resistance is good.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Aurum PD450 CF30 takes about 320 MJ of energy and emits 16 kg of CO₂ — more than 98% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability7
Aurum PD450 CF30's machinability is fair (40/100, worse than 82% of polymer grades); weldability fair (45/100); formability poor (30/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Aurum PD450 CF30
Is Aurum PD450 easy to machine?
Machines cleanly with sharp carbide/PCD tooling and light cuts; keep parts cool and stress-relieve (anneal near 250 °C) before finish passes to avoid distortion.
Can Aurum PD450 be welded?
No solvent bonding; joining by hot-plate/ultrasonic welding above ~390 °C or by high-temperature polyimide adhesives, more commonly mechanically fastened.
Can Aurum PD450 be formed, bent or molded?
Dry 4–8 h at 180 °C, mold at 400–425 °C melt with 180–230 °C mold to crystallize; low-shear screws, high injection pressure and hot runners suited to high-temp resins.
What surface finishes work on Aurum PD450?
Naturally amber-to-brown, needs no coating; plasma or chemical etching improves adhesion for metallization, sputtering and printed circuit applications.
Aurum PD450 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.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) |
|---|---|
| 4,4'-oxydiphthalic anhydride (ODPA) unitdianhydride monomer of the thermoplastic polyimide backbone (mol basis) | ≈ 50 |
| 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene (TPE-R) uflexible ether diamine giving melt processability (mol basis) | ≈ 50 |
| fillernone in the unfilled PD450 base grade | ≈ 0 |
Aurum PD450 CF30 — frequently asked
What is Aurum PD450 CF30 used for?
Aurum PD450 CF30 is typically used for semiconductor wafer carriers, precision electronic connectors, automotive fuel system components and high-temperature gears. In short: injection-moldable polyimide; 240 °C continuous service; melt-processable PI alternative.
What is the yield strength of Aurum PD450 CF30?
Aurum PD450 CF30 has a typical yield strength of 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) and a tensile strength of 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) — stronger than 91% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is Aurum PD450 CF30 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (40/100, worse than 82% of polymer grades). Machines cleanly with sharp carbide/PCD tooling and light cuts; keep parts cool and stress-relieve (anneal near 250 °C) before finish passes to avoid distortion.
Can Aurum PD450 CF30 be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (45/100). No solvent bonding; joining by hot-plate/ultrasonic welding above ~390 °C or by high-temperature polyimide adhesives, more commonly mechanically fastened.
What surface finishes work on Aurum PD450 CF30?
Naturally amber-to-brown, needs no coating; plasma or chemical etching improves adhesion for metallization, sputtering and printed circuit applications.
Can Aurum PD450 CF30 be formed, bent or molded?
Dry 4–8 h at 180 °C, mold at 400–425 °C melt with 180–230 °C mold to crystallize; low-shear screws, high injection pressure and hot runners suited to high-temp resins.
What is the maximum service temperature of Aurum PD450 CF30?
Aurum PD450 CF30 is rated for continuous use to about 240°C (464 °F), and briefly to 300°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- Aurum Thermoplastic Polyimide — grade properties and molding guide — Mitsui Chemicals (2022)
- Engineering Plastics Handbook (high-temperature thermoplastics chapter) — McGraw-Hill (2006)
- CAMPUS / UL Prospector thermoplastic polyimide entries — CWFG / UL (2024)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D648 / D256 test methods — ASTM International (2022)
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.