Agilus vs TangoBlackPlus
Polymer · grade comparison
Agilus and TangoBlackPlus are both polymer grades. Agilus is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) against 1 MPa (0.16 ksi) for TangoBlackPlus, about 155% more. Agilus is the more ductile: elongation 245% versus 195% for TangoBlackPlus. On the shop floor, TangoBlackPlus sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than Agilus (specialty, $$$$$).
AgilusChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
TangoBlackPlusChoose it when cost is the deciding factor.
Agilus vs TangoBlackPlus: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Hardness, Shore A
Tear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 0 GPa2.18×10⁻⁴ Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.48
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (24 h)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Limiting Oxygen Index
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 50°C122 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 20 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Polishability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
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.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Same in both: 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 | TangoBlackPlus |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printing | Yes | — |
| Default condition | Standard | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Conductive Coating | Yes | — |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | Yes | — |
| EMI Shielding Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Primer Coating | Yes | — |
| Soft Touch Coating | Yes | — |
| Tinted Coating | Yes | — |
| UV Coating | Yes | — |
| Vacuum Metallization | Yes | — |
| Waterproof Coating | Yes | — |
Agilus vs TangoBlackPlus — frequently asked
Is Agilus stronger than TangoBlackPlus?
Yes. Agilus has a typical tensile strength of 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) against 1 MPa (0.16 ksi) for TangoBlackPlus — about 155% more.
Which is cheaper, Agilus or TangoBlackPlus?
TangoBlackPlus is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Agilus is specialty ($$$$$). 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 TangoBlackPlus?
Pick Agilus when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick TangoBlackPlus when cost is the deciding factor.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Agilus and TangoBlackPlus 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.