Agilus vs Elastico
Polymer · grade comparison
Agilus and Elastico are both polymer grades. Elastico is stiffer (0 GPa vs 0 GPa). On the shop floor, Elastico sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than Agilus (specialty, $$$$$).
ElasticoChoose it when cost is the deciding factor.
Agilus vs Elastico: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Same in both: Elongation at Break 245% · Hardness, Shore A 32 Shore A · Tear Strength 5 kN/m30.8 lbf/in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Water Absorption (24 h)
Same in both: Density 1.15 g/cm³0.04 lb/in³
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 200 µm/m·K111 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 50°C122 °F · Min Service Temperature -10°C14 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Volume Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
UV / Weathering Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Polishability
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 2 kN·m/kg · Specific Stiffness (E / density) 0 MN·m/kg
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Agilus | Elastico |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printing | Yes | — |
| Default condition | Standard | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Conductive Coating | Yes | — |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | Yes | — |
| EMI Shielding Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Primer Coating | Yes | — |
| Soft Touch Coating | Yes | — |
| Tinted Coating | Yes | — |
| UV Coating | Yes | — |
| Vacuum Metallization | Yes | — |
| Waterproof Coating | Yes | — |
Agilus vs Elastico — frequently asked
What is the difference between Agilus and Elastico?
Agilus and Elastico are both polymer grades. Elastico is stiffer (0 GPa vs 0 GPa). On the shop floor, Elastico sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than Agilus (specialty, $$$$$).
Which is cheaper, Agilus or Elastico?
Elastico is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Agilus is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose Agilus over Elastico?
Pick Elastico when cost is the deciding factor.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Agilus and Elastico side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.