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Grade: Glass Fiber Reinforced - 30%
Formula: PC - 30% GFR
Form: Rod
Material: Polycarbonate (PC)
Commodity: Polymers
Diameter: 20mm

30% Glass Fiber Filled Polycarbonate Rod

30% Glass Fiber Filled Polycarbonate Rod combines the high impact resistance and transparency of polycarbonate with the superior stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional stability of short glass fiber reinforcement. At a 30% loading, the fibers significantly enhance tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, and heat deflection temperature, enabling the material to perform under higher mechanical loads and thermal stress than unfilled PC. This makes it a preferred choice in aerospace engineering, automotive manufacturing, and precision industrial equipment. Specific uses include structural load-bearing components, high-temperature-resistant housings, and precision jigs and fixtures requiring minimal thermal expansion. In research, its predictable mechanical performance and fiber-matrix adhesion are leveraged to develop high-strength thermoplastic composites with optimized processing parameters. Its blend of mechanical robustness, thermal resilience, and process versatility ensures it remains a vital material for advanced manufacturing and engineering innovation.
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Tolerances

Rod
Diameter +20% / -10%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Fair
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Poor
Aromatic hydrocarbons Poor
Greases and Oils Good
Halogens Poor
Ketones Poor
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 3.3
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 0.009
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 30
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 10¹⁴
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) 10¹⁶
Physical Properties
Element Value
Flammability V-1
Water absorption( % ) 0.28
Water absorption - equilibrium( % ) 0.11
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 1.43
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Elongation at break( % ) 3
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 5.8
Tensile strength( MPa ) 70
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) 147
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 142
Upper working temperature( C ) 140
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1080
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.26
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 30

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