PA1010 GF15
Reinforced grade
GB GB/T 15911 PA1010
GF15 = 15 % glass-fiber reinforced
Mid-stiffness compromise when unfilled PA1010 creeps but some ductility must be kept.
Values for the GF15 condition
Other PA1010 grades and fills
PA1010 is listed in 6 conditions; see the grade overview at PA1010.
Compare all 6 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Impact-modified / super-tough | Choose for cold-climate or shock-loaded parts where notch sensitivity must be eliminated at the cost of strength and stiffness. | 32 | 42 | 280 | 68 Shore D |
Flame-retardant, UL 94 V-0 | For electrical housings and connectors requiring V-0; expect lower toughness and elongation. | 45 | 45 | 25 | 80 Shore D |
Heat-stabilized | Pick for long-term hot-air service (engine bay, hot oil lines) where unstabilized resin would embrittle. | 48 | 52 | 160 | 78 Shore D |
MoS2 filled | Use for bushings, cages and sliding parts needing lower friction and better dry-running wear than natural resin. | 52 | 55 | 40 | 80 Shore D |
GF15This page 15 % glass-fiber reinforced | Mid-stiffness compromise when unfilled PA1010 creeps but some ductility must be kept. | — | 85 | 7 | — |
30 % glass-fiber reinforced | Structural grade: highest stiffness, strength and HDT — pick for load-bearing brackets and gears near 120–150 °C. | — | 120 | 3.5 | — |
What is PA1010 GF15?
PA1010 GF15 is PA1010 in the GF15 grade — mid-stiffness compromise when unfilled PA1010 creeps but some ductility must be kept. PA1010 GF15 has a yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) — weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 7% and the elastic modulus is 3.6 GPa (0.522 Msi). PA1010 GF15 has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0415 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 45°C (113 °F).
Advantages
- Stiff — 3.6 GPa (0.522 Msi), better than 84% of polymer grades
- Readily welded — 75/100, better than 82% of polymer grades
PA1010 GF15 properties
Typical room-temperature values for PA1010 GF15; 11 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are PA1010 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical5
PA1010 GF15 has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0415 lb/in³), lighter than 57% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 45°C (113 °F).
Mechanical13
PA1010 GF15 has a yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) — weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 7% and the elastic modulus is 3.6 GPa (0.522 Msi).
Thermal11
PA1010 GF15 is rated for continuous service to 90°C (194 °F). It conducts heat at 0.23 W/m·K (0.133 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 65% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 55 µm/m·K (30.6 µin/in·°F).
Electrical7
PA1010 GF15 is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 22 kV/mm (558.8 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (78/100), worse than 61% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of PA1010 GF15 takes about 85 MJ of energy and emits 4.5 kg of CO₂ — less than 79% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability7
PA1010 GF15's machinability is good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades); weldability very good (75/100); formability good (65/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with PA1010 GF15
Is PA1010 easy to machine?
Machines like other nylons — sharp positive-rake tools, high speed, low feed, air or mist cooling; expect stress relaxation and moisture-driven dimensional drift, so anneal and condition before final finishing.
Can PA1010 be welded?
Readily joined by hot-plate, hot-gas, ultrasonic, vibration and spin welding; adhesive bonding needs plasma or primer pretreatment.
Can PA1010 be formed, bent or molded?
Dry pellets to <0.1 % moisture (80 °C, 4–6 h), melt 220–255 °C, mold 40–90 °C; shrinkage 1.0–2.0 % and post-mold shrink require dwell/anneal control; also extruded into rod, film, tubing and monofilament.
What surface finishes work on PA1010?
Accepts dyeing, hot stamping and flock; painting/printing needs flame or corona pretreatment; no plating without conductive base coat.
PA1010 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 |
|---|---|---|
| sebacic acid unit ( , from castor oil)1,10-decanedioic acid residue in repeat unit | 53 – 56 | 54 |
| heat/light stabilizer, lubricantcompound additives, grade-dependent | 0.1 – 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1,10-decamethylenediamine unitbalance of the polyamide repeat unit | ≥ 44 (balance) | — |
PA1010 GF15 — frequently asked
What is PA1010 GF15 used for?
PA1010 GF15 is typically used for mechanical gears, bearings, pipe/tubing and wire coatings. In short: bio-based aliphatic nylon; low moisture uptake vs PA6; tough at 180% elongation.
What is the yield strength of PA1010 GF15?
PA1010 GF15 has a typical yield strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) and a tensile strength of 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) — weaker than 53% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is PA1010 GF15 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, worse than 64% of polymer grades). Machines like other nylons — sharp positive-rake tools, high speed, low feed, air or mist cooling; expect stress relaxation and moisture-driven dimensional drift, so anneal and condition before final finishing.
Can PA1010 GF15 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (75/100). Readily joined by hot-plate, hot-gas, ultrasonic, vibration and spin welding; adhesive bonding needs plasma or primer pretreatment.
What surface finishes work on PA1010 GF15?
Accepts dyeing, hot stamping and flock; painting/printing needs flame or corona pretreatment; no plating without conductive base coat.
Can PA1010 GF15 be formed, bent or molded?
Dry pellets to <0.1 % moisture (80 °C, 4–6 h), melt 220–255 °C, mold 40–90 °C; shrinkage 1.0–2.0 % and post-mold shrink require dwell/anneal control; also extruded into rod, film, tubing and monofilament.
What is the maximum service temperature of PA1010 GF15?
PA1010 GF15 is rated for continuous use to about 90°C (194 °F), and briefly to 140°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- GB/T 15911 1010 (2017)
- Polyamide long-chain property comparison (PA610/PA612/PA1010) — CAMPUS-style compiled polymer data (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.