PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX
Finish state
ASTM D6401
GF30-EX = extruded stock shape (rod / plate) for machining
Choose when the part is machined from semi-finished stock; slightly lower strength and more random fiber orientation than molded parts.
Values for the GF30-EX condition
Other PPSU-GF30 grades and fills
PPSU-GF30 is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at PPSU-GF30.
Compare all 5 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass + PTFE lubricated wear/bearing grade | Choose for sliding, sterilizable bushings and guides where a low friction coefficient is needed with the stiffness of glass fiber. | — | 100 | 2 | 86 Shore D |
GF30-EXThis page Extruded stock shape (rod / plate) for machining | Choose when the part is machined from semi-finished stock; slightly lower strength and more random fiber orientation than molded parts. | — | 110 | 3 | 88 Shore D |
Black pigmented / UV-stabilized | Use where sunlight, cosmetic uniformity or light shielding matters; carbon-black pigment masks fiber bloom and slows yellowing. | — | 122 | 2.4 | 89 Shore D |
GF30Default 30% glass-fiber reinforced, natural, injection-molding grade | Standard structural grade: pick it for stiff, steam-sterilizable molded parts where unfilled PPSU flexes too much. | — | 125 | 2.5 | 90 Shore D |
Medical / sterilizable grade | Pick for reusable surgical and dental hardware needing biocompatibility documentation plus 1000+ autoclave cycles. | — | 125 | 2.5 | 89 Shore D |
What is PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX?
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX is PPSU-GF30 supplied in the GF30-EX condition — choose when the part is machined from semi-finished stock; slightly lower strength and more random fiber orientation than molded parts. PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX has a tensile strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi), stronger than 91% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 7.5 GPa (1.09 Msi). PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX has a density of 1.56 g/cm³ (0.0564 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 220°C (428 °F). GF30 is the default condition FabDigit quotes; GF30-EX 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 — 0.32 W/m·K (0.185 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 88% of polymer grades
- Low, predictable mold shrinkage — 0.35%, better than 86% of polymer grades
- High service temperature — 180°C (356 °F), better than 85% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Heavy — 1.56 g/cm³ (0.0564 lb/in³), worse than 91% of polymer grades
- Limited formability — 10/100, worse than 87% of polymer grades
- High embodied carbon — 8.5 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 85% of polymer grades
- Limited ductility — 3%, worse than 83% of polymer grades
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX properties
Typical room-temperature values for PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX; 24 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are PPSU-GF30 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical4
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX has a density of 1.56 g/cm³ (0.0564 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 220°C (428 °F).
Mechanical14
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX has a tensile strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi), stronger than 91% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 7.5 GPa (1.09 Msi).
Thermal11
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX is rated for continuous service to 180°C (356 °F). It conducts heat at 0.32 W/m·K (0.185 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 88% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 30 µm/m·K (16.7 µin/in·°F).
Electrical7
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 19 kV/mm (482.6 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹³ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (82/100), better than 56% of polymer grades. UV resistance is fair.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX takes about 160 MJ of energy and emits 8.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 85% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability8
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX's machinability is good (58/100, worse than 55% of polymer grades); weldability poor (20/100); formability not recommended (10/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX
Is PPSU-GF30 easy to machine?
Machines cleanly with sharp polycrystalline-diamond or carbide tooling, high speed and light feeds; glass is abrasive so expect fast edge wear, and avoid sharp internal corners because the filled resin is notch-sensitive — anneal near 190 °C to relieve stress before tight-tolerance finishing.
Can PPSU-GF30 be welded?
Ultrasonic, hot-plate and IR welding work but joint strength is limited by the fiber-poor weld line; solvent bonding uses chlorinated/aprotic solvents which can also stress-crack the part, so mechanical fastening or overmolded inserts are usually preferred.
Can PPSU-GF30 be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mold at 350–390 °C melt with 135–165 °C tools, dry to <0.02 % moisture (3–4 h at 150 °C), use generous gates and hardened wear-resistant mold steels; shrinkage is low (0.2–0.45 %) and anisotropic, so anticipate warp in thin ribbed sections.
What surface finishes work on PPSU-GF30?
Accepts pad printing, laser marking and adhesive bonding after plasma or abrasive activation; the fiber-textured surface cannot be polished to optical quality and no plating or anodizing is applicable.
PPSU-GF30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| glass fibershort E-glass, sized for sulfone matrix | 28 – 32 | 30 |
| pigment / processing additivescolorant, release aid; absent in natural transparent-tan grades | 0 – 2 | 0.5 |
| polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resinbiphenyl-linked polyaryl ether sulfone, amorphous | ≥ 68 (balance) | — |
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX — frequently asked
What is PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX used for?
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX is typically used for surgical instrument handles, reusable medical trays, plumbing and fluid handling fittings and high-impact structural components. In short: toughest filled sulfone; repeated steam sterilization; hydrolysis-resistant structural grade.
What is the tensile strength of PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX?
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX has a typical tensile strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) — stronger than 91% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (58/100, worse than 55% of polymer grades). Machines cleanly with sharp polycrystalline-diamond or carbide tooling, high speed and light feeds; glass is abrasive so expect fast edge wear, and avoid sharp internal corners because the filled resin is notch-sensitive — anneal near 190 °C to relieve stress before tight-tolerance finishing.
Can PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (20/100). Ultrasonic, hot-plate and IR welding work but joint strength is limited by the fiber-poor weld line; solvent bonding uses chlorinated/aprotic solvents which can also stress-crack the part, so mechanical fastening or overmolded inserts are usually preferred.
What surface finishes work on PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX?
Accepts pad printing, laser marking and adhesive bonding after plasma or abrasive activation; the fiber-textured surface cannot be polished to optical quality and no plating or anodizing is applicable.
Can PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mold at 350–390 °C melt with 135–165 °C tools, dry to <0.02 % moisture (3–4 h at 150 °C), use generous gates and hardened wear-resistant mold steels; shrinkage is low (0.2–0.45 %) and anisotropic, so anticipate warp in thin ribbed sections.
What is the maximum service temperature of PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX?
PPSU-GF30 GF30-EX is rated for continuous use to about 180°C (356 °F), and briefly to 210°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- Radel PPSU glass-reinforced grade datasheets — Solvay Specialty Polymers (2023)
- CAMPUS Plastics — PPSU-GF30 ISO 10350 datasets — CWFG / CAMPUS consortium (2024)
- Sultron / Duratron PPSU stock shapes technical data — Ensinger / Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (2023)
- Engineered Materials Handbook Vol. 2: Engineering Plastics — ASM International (1988)
- ASTM D6394 — Standard Specification for Sulfone Plastics — ASTM (2022)
- ISO 10350-1 / ISO 527 / ISO 75 test methods for plastics — ISO (2019)
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.