PA12 GF30

PA12 GF30 is a type of nylon plastic (polyamide 12) reinforced with 30% glass fibers (GF). This significantly boosts its strength and stiffness compared to regular PA12, making it suitable for parts requiring high mechanical performance.

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Breif Introduction of PA12 GF30

PA12 GF30, also known as PA12-GF30, is a robust composite material combining the properties of polyamide 12 (PA12) plastic with 30% glass fiber (GF) reinforcement. This significantly enhances the mechanical performance of PA12, making it ideal for demanding applications.

Understanding PA12 GF30:

Base Material (PA12): PA12 is a type of nylon known for its good balance of strength, toughness, and chemical resistance. It’s naturally lightweight and offers good dimensional stability.
Reinforcement (GF30): The “GF30” refers to 30% glass fiber content. Glass fibers are tiny, strong filaments that significantly improve the mechanical properties of the plastic.

Key benefits of PA12 GF30:

Superior Strength and Rigidity: Compared to regular PA12, PA12 GF30 boasts significantly higher tensile strength, compressive strength, and overall stiffness. This makes it suitable for applications requiring structural support.
Lightweight: Despite the added glass fibers, it remains lighter than most metals. This translates to weight reduction in end products.
Dimensional Stability: It maintains its shape well under varying temperatures and loads, making it ideal for precision parts.
Other Properties: It often inherits additional properties from PA12, such as good chemical resistance, wear resistance, and inherent flame retardancy (depending on specific formulation).

In summary, PA12 GF30 offers a compelling combination of strength, weight savings, and dimensional stability, making it a valuable material for demanding applications across various industries.

Application Industry of PA12 GF30

Engine Components

Insulators

Bearings

PA12 GF30 Data

Mechanical properties

dry / cond

Unit

Test Standard

ISO Data

Tensile Modulus

6400 / –

MPa

ISO 527

Stress at break

110 / –

MPa

ISO 527

Strain at break

7 / –

ISO 527

Charpy impact strength, +23°C

90 / –

kJ/m²

ISO 179/1eU

Charpy notched impact strength, +23°C

20 / –

kJ/m²

ISO 179/1eA

Thermal properties

dry / cond

Unit

Test Standard

ISO Data

Melting temperature, 10°C/min

178 / *

°C

ISO 11357-1/-3

Temp. of deflection under load, 1.80 MPa

156 / *

°C

ISO 75-1/-2

Burning behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.

HB / *

class

IEC 60695-11-10

Thickness tested

1.5 / *

–

Burning behav. at thickness h

HB / *

class

IEC 60695-11-10

Thickness tested

0.8 / *

–

Electrical properties

dry / cond

Unit

Test Standard

ISO Data

Volume resistivity

1E10 / –

Ohm*m

IEC 62631-3-1

Other properties	dry / cond	Unit	Test Standard
Water absorption	1 / *	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity absorption	0.5 / *	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Density	1210 / –	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Processing Recommendation Injection Molding	Value	Unit	Test Standard
Pre-drying – Temperature	80	°C	–
Pre-drying – Time	4 – 8	h	–
Processing humidity	≤0.15	%	–
Melt temperature	220 – 260	°C	–
Mold temperature	40 – 60	°C	–