ABS GF30 Technical Data (Estimated Typical Values)
| Property | Value | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Fiber Content | 30% | ISO 1172 |
| Tensile Strength | 85 – 100 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Modulus | 7,000 – 8,500 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Notched Impact Strength | 7 – 10 kJ/m² | ISO 180 |
| HDT @1.8 MPa | 105 – 115 °C | ISO 75 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow) | 0.1 – 0.3% | ISO 294-4 |
ABS GF Series Performance Comparison Table (Estimated Typical Values)
| Property | ABS GF10 | ABS GF20 | ABS GF30 | ABS GF40 | ABS GF50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Fiber Content | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% |
| Tensile Strength | 55 – 70 MPa | 70 – 85 MPa | 85 – 100 MPa | 95 – 115 MPa | 105 – 125 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 4,000 – 5,000 MPa | 5,500 – 6,800 MPa | 7,000 – 8,500 MPa | 8,500 – 10,500 MPa | 10,000 – 12,500 MPa |
| Notched Impact Strength | 10 – 15 kJ/m² | 8 – 12 kJ/m² | 7 – 10 kJ/m² | 6 – 9 kJ/m² | 5 – 8 kJ/m² |
| HDT @1.8 MPa | 95 – 105 °C | 100 – 110 °C | 105 – 115 °C | 110 – 120 °C | 115 – 125 °C |
| Mold Shrinkage | 0.3 – 0.5% | 0.2 – 0.4% | 0.1 – 0.3% | 0.1 – 0.25% | 0.05 – 0.2% |
| Key Profile | Stiffness upgrade | Balanced performance | Structural benchmark | High rigidity | Maximum performance |
ABS GF30 Key Advantages
✅ Benchmark Structural Performance: Represents the optimal balance in the series, delivering high stiffness and tensile strength for robust structural applications while maintaining manageable impact resistance.
✅ Exceptional Dimensional Stability & Low Warpage: Provides minimal and highly predictable shrinkage, which is paramount for producing large, flat, or complex parts that must maintain precise tolerances.
✅ Enhanced Thermal Capabilities for Engineering Uses: Offers a meaningfully higher heat deflection temperature, allowing components to perform reliably in elevated temperature environments.
Industry Applications:
Explore the ABS Glass Fiber Series in Detail
Click on the links below to view comprehensive technical data, key advantages, and application details for each specific grade.
| Grade | Best For | Overview | Full Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS GF10 | Cost-effective enhancement of stiffness & dimensional stability for structural parts. | The most accessible GF grade, offering a clear boost in rigidity and heat resistance while maintaining good impact strength and processability. | View ABS GF10 Full Data Sheet → |
| ABS GF20 | Parts requiring a balanced upgrade in mechanicals, surface finish, and precision. | A balanced performer, providing significantly higher stiffness and strength than GF10 with very good dimensional stability for engineering components. | View ABS GF20 Full Data Sheet → |
| ABS GF30 | High-performance structural applications demanding stiffness, strength, and stability. | The benchmark grade, delivering an optimal balance of high mechanical properties, thermal resistance, and minimal warpage for demanding uses. | View ABS GF30 Full Data Sheet → |
| ABS GF40 | Ultra-stiff components where metal-like rigidity and creep resistance are critical. | Engineered for maximum rigidity and exceptional long-term dimensional stability under load, ideal for structural metal replacement. | View ABS GF40 Full Data Sheet → |
| ABS GF50 | Maximum mechanical performance for the most demanding structural designs. | The pinnacle grade, offering the highest stiffness and strength in the series for applications where performance is the primary driver. | View ABS GF50 Full Data Sheet → |
Powering Innovation Across Industries (ABS GF Series)
| Industry | Key Applications |
|---|---|
| Automotive | Structural interior brackets (IP supports, seat frames), under-hood components (sensor housings, brackets), lamp housings, connectors. Explore Automotive Solutions → |
| Electrical & Electronics | High-strength enclosures for power supplies and tools, structural chassis for printers and copiers, connector bodies, circuit breaker housings. Discover E&E Solutions → |
| Industrial Equipment | Pump housings, gearboxes, conveyor components, robotic arm segments and end-effector frames, machine guards and covers. See Industrial Uses → |
| Consumer Durables & Tools | Structural frames for power tools (drills, saws), vacuum cleaner motor housings and handles, high-strength appliance components, sports equipment. Explore Consumer Applications → |
| Furniture & Business Machines | Office furniture structural components (chair bases, frame reinforcements), internal frames for large printers and medical devices. Inquire About Specialty Uses → |
How to Choose the Right ABS GF Grade?
In simple terms:
For a cost-effective step into reinforced ABS with noticeably improved stiffness and stability for housings or brackets, consider ABS GF10.
For the optimal balance of enhanced mechanical properties, good surface quality, and dimensional precision in technical components, choose ABS GF30. It is the performance benchmark for most structural applications.
For the ultimate stiffness and strength approaching that of metals in high-load structural applications, consider ABS GF50.
Unsure which is perfect for your part? Describe your application to our engineers for a tailored recommendation.
Why Choose Us?
ABS GF30 FAQ
Q1: Why is ABS GF30 considered the ‘benchmark‘ grade?
ABS GF30 is considered the benchmark because it offers the most practical and widely applicable balance of properties. It provides high stiffness and strength close to many metals, excellent dimensional stability, and a heat deflection temperature suitable for many engineering environments, all while remaining processable on standard equipment. It is the most commonly specified grade for structural ABS parts.
Q2: Is ABS GF30 suitable for large structural parts like chassis or frames?
Yes, it is a prime candidate. Its high stiffness-to-weight ratio, low warpage, and good creep resistance make ABS GF30 suitable for structural frames, chassis, and supports in applications such as power tools, office furniture, automotive modules, and electronic enclosures where weight savings versus metal is desired.
Q3: How does its wear resistance compare to unfilled ABS?
The wear and abrasion resistance of ABS GF30 is significantly better than unfilled ABS. The glass fibers act as a reinforcing network that reduces wear. This makes it more suitable for parts involving sliding friction, such as gears, bearings, or guides, though dedicated wear-resistant grades (with added lubricants) would perform even better.
