PA610 GF30
Reinforced grade
GF30 = 30–33 % glass-fiber reinforced
Main structural grade: high stiffness, strength and HDT with much reduced moisture-driven dimensional change — load-bearing brackets, gears, pump and fuel-system parts.
Values for the GF30 condition
Other PA610 grades and fills
PA610 is listed in 9 conditions; see the grade overview at PA610.
Compare all 9 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unfilled natural, conditioned | Property set after moisture equilibration in normal air — use this for parts in ambient/humid service; stiffness drops less than for PA6/PA66 because PA610 absorbs about half the water. | 42 | 44 | 220 | 74 Shore D |
Impact-modified | Elastomer-toughened compound for snap-fits, cold-impact and vibration-loaded parts where notch sensitivity matters more than stiffness. | — | 45 | 250 | 70 Shore D |
Internally lubricated bearing grade | Lower friction and wear for unlubricated bushings, slides, gears and cams; MoS₂ types also act as nucleants improving crystallinity and stiffness. | 54 | 55 | 40 | 80 Shore D |
UV-stabilized / carbon-black weatherable | Carbon-black + HALS package for outdoor tubing, cable jacketing, brush bristles and agricultural parts. | 55 | 57 | 110 | 79 Shore D |
High-viscosity extrusion / monofilament grade | High-molecular-weight resin with melt strength for brush bristles, fishing line, tubing and cable sheathing; drawn filaments reach far higher tensile than moulded bars. | 55 | 60 | 200 | 78 Shore D |
Heat-stabilized | Copper-halide or phenolic/amine stabilized compound for long-term hot-air service (under-hood, motor and appliance parts). | 56 | 58 | 110 | 79 Shore D |
UF-DAMDefault Unfilled natural, dry-as-moulded | Baseline injection/extrusion resin as measured immediately after moulding — use for design in dry service (fuel, oil, sealed assemblies). | 58 | 60 | 120 | 78 Shore D |
15 % glass-fiber reinforced | Moderate stiffness/creep upgrade while keeping useful toughness and low warpage — gears, housings, clips. | — | 100 | 6 | 85 HRM |
GF30This page 30–33 % glass-fiber reinforced | Main structural grade: high stiffness, strength and HDT with much reduced moisture-driven dimensional change — load-bearing brackets, gears, pump and fuel-system parts. | — | 140 | 3 | 92 HRM |
What is PA610 GF30?
PA610 GF30 is PA610 in the GF30 grade — main structural grade: high stiffness, strength and HDT with much reduced moisture-driven dimensional change — load-bearing brackets, gears, pump and fuel-system parts. PA610 GF30 has a yield strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) and a tensile strength of 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) — stronger than 66% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 7.5 GPa (1.09 Msi). PA610 GF30 has a density of 1.31 g/cm³ (0.0473 lb/in³), heavier than 71% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 50°C (122 °F). UF-DAM is the default condition FabDigit quotes; GF30 is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Stiff — 7.5 GPa (1.09 Msi), 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
- Low, predictable mold shrinkage — 0.45%, better than 77% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Limited ductility — 3%, worse than 83% of polymer grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 70/100, worse than 78% of polymer grades
- High embodied carbon — 7 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 77% of polymer grades
PA610 GF30 properties
Typical room-temperature values for PA610 GF30; 20 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are PA610 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical6
PA610 GF30 has a density of 1.31 g/cm³ (0.0473 lb/in³), heavier than 71% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 50°C (122 °F).
Mechanical16
PA610 GF30 has a yield strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) and a tensile strength of 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) — stronger than 66% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 7.5 GPa (1.09 Msi).
Thermal11
PA610 GF30 is rated for continuous service to 120°C (248 °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 30 µm/m·K (16.7 µin/in·°F).
Electrical7
PA610 GF30 is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 22 kV/mm (558.8 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹³ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (70/100), worse than 78% of polymer grades. UV resistance is fair.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of PA610 GF30 takes about 130 MJ of energy and emits 7 kg of CO₂ — more than 77% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability7
PA610 GF30's machinability is fair (50/100, worse than 73% of polymer grades); weldability good (55/100); formability poor (20/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with PA610 GF30
Is PA610 easy to machine?
Machines like other cast/extruded nylons — sharp positive-rake tools, high speed, low feed, air or mist cooling; stress-relieve and allow for post-machining moisture pickup on precision parts.
Can PA610 be welded?
Joins well by hot-plate, vibration, ultrasonic, spin and hot-gas welding; adhesive bonding needs plasma/primer pretreatment because of low surface energy.
Can PA610 be formed, bent or molded?
Dry pellets to <0.10 % moisture (80 °C, 4–6 h desiccant), melt 240–275 °C, mold 50–100 °C; use warm molds and generous gates for gears to control the 1.0–2.0 % shrinkage and post-mold shrink.
What surface finishes work on PA610?
Accepts acid dyeing, pad printing and laser marking; paint or plate only after flame/plasma or chemical etch pretreatment; can be polished but scratches easily.
PA610 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 |
|---|---|---|
| hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) unit1,6-hexanediamine, monomer feed basis | 35 – 38 | 36.5 |
| sebacic acid unitdecanedioic acid, typically castor-oil derived → ~60–63 % bio-based carbon | 62 – 65 | 63.5 |
| heat/UV stabilizer + lubricant additivescompound dependent | 0.1 – 2 | 0.5 |
| glass fiberreinforced variants only | 0 – 33 | 0 |
PA610 GF30 — frequently asked
What is PA610 GF30 used for?
PA610 GF30 is typically used for brush bristles, flexible tubing, electrical insulation and cosmetic packaging components. In short: partially bio-based polyamide; low moisture uptake; stable alternative to PA66.
What is the yield strength of PA610 GF30?
PA610 GF30 has a typical yield strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) and a tensile strength of 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) — stronger than 66% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 9 listed tempers.
Is PA610 GF30 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (50/100, worse than 73% of polymer grades). Machines like other cast/extruded nylons — sharp positive-rake tools, high speed, low feed, air or mist cooling; stress-relieve and allow for post-machining moisture pickup on precision parts.
Can PA610 GF30 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (55/100). Joins well by hot-plate, vibration, ultrasonic, spin and hot-gas welding; adhesive bonding needs plasma/primer pretreatment because of low surface energy.
What surface finishes work on PA610 GF30?
Accepts acid dyeing, pad printing and laser marking; paint or plate only after flame/plasma or chemical etch pretreatment; can be polished but scratches easily.
Can PA610 GF30 be formed, bent or molded?
Dry pellets to <0.10 % moisture (80 °C, 4–6 h desiccant), melt 240–275 °C, mold 50–100 °C; use warm molds and generous gates for gears to control the 1.0–2.0 % shrinkage and post-mold shrink.
What is the maximum service temperature of PA610 GF30?
PA610 GF30 is rated for continuous use to about 120°C (248 °F), and briefly to 150°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between PA610 UF-DAM and PA610 UF-COND?
UF-DAM is the default condition — baseline injection/extrusion resin as measured immediately after moulding — use for design in dry service (fuel, oil, sealed assemblies). UF-COND: property set after moisture equilibration in normal air — use this for parts in ambient/humid service; stiffness drops less than for PA6/PA66 because PA610 absorbs about half the water. Yield strength is 58 MPa in UF-DAM versus 42 MPa in UF-COND.
Sources
- Zytel 71G33L / PA610 product data — DuPont (now Celanese) (2021)
- VESTAMID Terra HS (PA610) technical data — Evonik (2022)
- CAMPUS plastics — PA610 unfilled and GF-reinforced datasheets — CWFG / CAMPUS consortium (2023)
- Engineered Materials Handbook Vol.2: Engineering Plastics — ASM International (1988)
- ISO 1874-1/-2 Plastics — Polyamide (PA) moulding and extrusion materials — ISO (2010)
- GB/T 21460 / GB/T 12006 — SAC (2018)
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.