Comparison
GF-PA Filament vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyamide Filament for FDM and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.20-1.30 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.4-0.9 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
Low (0.4-0.7%)
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
6-9 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
65-80 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
8-15 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
5-9 kJ/m²
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
50-60 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
175-185 °C
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
80-90 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
60-70 °C @ 0.45 MPa
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
3.5-4.0
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹⁰-10¹² Ω·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
12-18 MV/m
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance
Poor
Bases
Good resistance
Good
Solvents
Resistant to oils, greases. Attacked by strong acids.
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UV Resistance
Moderate
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Limited (composite)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
High
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
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0 – 100 % (bio grades)