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(compression molded and injection molded versions also available)

ASTM or UL test Property Unfilled 30% Glass Fibers 30% Carbon Fibers Bearing Grade
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)
0.047
1.31
0.056
1.54
0.051
1.41
0.052
1.44
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.10 0.10 0.06 0.05
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 16,000 15,000 19,000 11,000
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 500,000 900,000 1,100,000 850,000
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 20 3 5 2
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 25,000 28,000 25,750 27,500
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 600,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,100,000
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 20,000 26,000 29,000 26,700
D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) 500,000 1,000,000 – 1,000,000
D785 Hardness, Rockwell M100 (R126) M103 M102 M85
D256 IZOD Impact Notched (ft-lb/in) 1.0 1.4 1.0 0.7
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
2.6 1.2 1.0 1.7
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi
320 / 160 600 / 315 550 / 288 383 / 195
D3418 Melting Temp (°F / °C) 644 / 340 644 / 340 644 / 340 –
– Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 480 / 249 480 / 249 500 / 260 482 / 250
C177 Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C)
1.75
6.03
2.98
10.3
6.4
22.0
1.7
5.9
UL94 Flammability Rating V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8″ thick 480 500 32 –
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz 3.30 3.70 – –
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz 0.003 – – –
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm) at 50% RH 4.9 x 1016 5 x 1016 105 103

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.