Extem XH1015 GF30
Reinforced grade
GF30 = 30% glass-fiber reinforced compound
Pick when dimensional stability, stiffness and creep resistance above 200 °C matter more than toughness (test sockets, bushings, structural brackets).
Values for the GF30 condition
Other Extem XH1015 grades and fills
Extem XH1015 is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at Extem XH1015.
Compare all 4 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PTFE-lubricated bearing/wear compound | Choose for unlubricated sliding contact at 200 °C+ where low friction and low wear rate dominate over strength. | 90 | 90 | 8 | 85 Shore D |
UNFDefault Unfilled / Natural (transparent amber) injection-molding pellet | Default choice for thin-wall connectors, sockets and lenses needing 260 °C Tg with maximum ductility and dielectric performance. | 115 | 115 | 30 | 88 Shore D |
GF30This page 30% glass-fiber reinforced compound | Pick when dimensional stability, stiffness and creep resistance above 200 °C matter more than toughness (test sockets, bushings, structural brackets). | — | 170 | 2 | — |
30% carbon-fiber reinforced compound | Use for maximum stiffness-to-weight plus static-dissipative behaviour in semiconductor handling and aerospace ducting hardware. | — | 210 | 1.6 | — |
What is Extem XH1015 GF30?
Extem XH1015 GF30 is Extem XH1015 in the GF30 grade — pick when dimensional stability, stiffness and creep resistance above 200 °C matter more than toughness (test sockets, bushings, structural brackets). Extem XH1015 GF30 has a yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) — stronger than 99% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 2% and the elastic modulus is 10 GPa (1.45 Msi). Extem XH1015 GF30 has a density of 1.55 g/cm³ (0.056 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 267°C (513 °F). UNF is the default condition FabDigit quotes; GF30 is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High strength — 115 MPa (16.7 ksi), better than 99% of polymer grades
- Stiff — 10 GPa (1.45 Msi), better than 95% of polymer grades
- Low, predictable mold shrinkage — 0.25%, better than 93% of polymer grades
- High service temperature — 230°C (446 °F), better than 91% of polymer grades
- Conducts heat well — 0.3 W/m·K (0.173 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 83% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Limited ductility — 2%, worse than 95% of polymer grades
- High embodied carbon — 13 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 93% of polymer grades
- Heavy — 1.55 g/cm³ (0.056 lb/in³), worse than 91% of polymer grades
- Difficult to machine — 38/100, worse than 83% of polymer grades
Extem XH1015 GF30 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Extem XH1015 GF30; 13 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Extem XH1015 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical5
Extem XH1015 GF30 has a density of 1.55 g/cm³ (0.056 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 267°C (513 °F).
Mechanical15
Extem XH1015 GF30 has a yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) — stronger than 99% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 2% and the elastic modulus is 10 GPa (1.45 Msi).
Thermal11
Extem XH1015 GF30 is rated for continuous service to 230°C (446 °F). It conducts heat at 0.3 W/m·K (0.173 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 83% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 20 µm/m·K (11.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical7
Extem XH1015 GF30 is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 22 kV/mm (558.8 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹⁵ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (88/100), better than 74% of polymer grades. UV resistance is fair.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Extem XH1015 GF30 takes about 260 MJ of energy and emits 13 kg of CO₂ — more than 94% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability8
Extem XH1015 GF30's machinability is fair (38/100, worse than 83% of polymer grades); weldability fair (35/100); formability poor (30/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Extem XH1015 GF30
Is Extem XH1015 easy to machine?
Machines like a hard amorphous resin — sharp positive-rake carbide, high speed and light feed with air or mist cooling; avoid sharp internal corners and use annealing (≈240 °C, slow cool) after heavy cuts to relieve stress-cracking risk.
Can Extem XH1015 be welded?
Joined by ultrasonic, vibration and laser welding or by adhesive bonding after plasma/abrasion prep; hot-plate welding is difficult because of the very high softening temperature.
Can Extem XH1015 be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mold at 380–420 °C melt with 175–230 °C tool, hot runners rated for the temperature, drying 4–6 h at 150–160 °C to <0.02 % moisture; thermoforming of sheet requires >280 °C surface temperature.
What surface finishes work on Extem XH1015?
Takes paint, vacuum metallization and pad printing well after cleaning; the natural amber transparency polishes to optical quality but the resin yellows under sustained UV unless coated.
Extem XH1015 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 %) |
|---|---|
| glass fiber0 in default unfilled grade; 20–40 wt% in GF compounds | ≈ 0 |
| carbon fiber0 in default grade; ~30 wt% in CF compounds | ≈ 0 |
| PTFE0 in default grade; 10–20 wt% in bearing compounds | ≈ 0 |
| polyetherimide-imide copolymer backbone Amorphous imide copolymer; exact monomer ratio proprietary to SABIC | balance |
Extem XH1015 GF30 — frequently asked
What is Extem XH1015 GF30 used for?
Extem XH1015 GF30 is typically used for surface-mount reflow carriers, aerospace ducting and high-temperature electrical bobbins. In short: highest-heat PEI copolymer; tg near 260 °C; survives reflow soldering.
What is the yield strength of Extem XH1015 GF30?
Extem XH1015 GF30 has a typical yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 170 MPa (24.7 ksi) — stronger than 99% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is Extem XH1015 GF30 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (38/100, worse than 83% of polymer grades). Machines like a hard amorphous resin — sharp positive-rake carbide, high speed and light feed with air or mist cooling; avoid sharp internal corners and use annealing (≈240 °C, slow cool) after heavy cuts to relieve stress-cracking risk.
Can Extem XH1015 GF30 be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (35/100). Joined by ultrasonic, vibration and laser welding or by adhesive bonding after plasma/abrasion prep; hot-plate welding is difficult because of the very high softening temperature.
What surface finishes work on Extem XH1015 GF30?
Takes paint, vacuum metallization and pad printing well after cleaning; the natural amber transparency polishes to optical quality but the resin yellows under sustained UV unless coated.
Can Extem XH1015 GF30 be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mold at 380–420 °C melt with 175–230 °C tool, hot runners rated for the temperature, drying 4–6 h at 150–160 °C to <0.02 % moisture; thermoforming of sheet requires >280 °C surface temperature.
What is the maximum service temperature of Extem XH1015 GF30?
Extem XH1015 GF30 is rated for continuous use to about 230°C (446 °F), and briefly to 300°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Extem XH1015 UNF and Extem XH1015 PTFE15?
UNF is the default condition — default choice for thin-wall connectors, sockets and lenses needing 260 °C Tg with maximum ductility and dielectric performance. PTFE15: choose for unlubricated sliding contact at 200 °C+ where low friction and low wear rate dominate over strength. Yield strength is 115 MPa in UNF versus 90 MPa in PTFE15.
Sources
- Extem XH resin product datasheet / processing guide — SABIC Specialties (formerly SABIC Innovative Plastics) (2023)
- CAMPUS / UL Prospector entries for high-heat imide thermoplastics — CAMPUS Plastics / UL Solutions (2023)
- ISO 527, ISO 178, ISO 75-2, ISO 306 — ISO (2019)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D648 / D256 / D257 / D149 — ASTM International (2022)
- Engineering Plastics Handbook — polyimide and polyetherimide chapters — McGraw-Hill (2006)
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.