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APPLICATION BULLETIN
MATERIAL COMPARISON
Long Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastics A380 Aluminum
Specific Gravity (g/cc) 1.07–1.71 2.76
Impact Strength (ft/lbs) 2.8–3.6 2.95
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 14000–46000 23100
Temperature Resistance Good Excellent
Corrosion Resistance Inherent Requires Coating
Secondary Operations Limited Extensive
Design Freedom Extensive Limited
Sound Dampening Good Poor
Color Molded-in-Color options Requires painting
Material Cost Per Pound $$ $
Tooling Cost $$ $
Total Finished Assembly Cost $ $$
Selecting the right material for your application
should include careful evaluation of the material’s
technical data.
In addition, it is equally important to
look beyond the datasheets to more fully understand
the application demands, working environments,
and product life expectations to use and optimize
the material for your specific application.
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