Agilus vs TangoPlus
Polymer · grade comparison
Agilus and TangoPlus are both polymer grades. Agilus is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) against 1 MPa (0.174 ksi) for TangoPlus, about 133% more. Agilus is the more ductile: elongation 245% versus 200% for TangoPlus. Agilus is stiffer (0 GPa vs 0 GPa). On the shop floor, TangoPlus 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.
TangoPlusChoose it when cost is the deciding factor.
Agilus vs TangoPlus: 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)
Elongation at Break
Hardness, Shore A
Tear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Shear Strength
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (24 h)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Min Service Temperature -10°C14 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
UV / Weathering Resistance
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Polishability 25 / 100
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 | TangoPlus |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printing | Yes | — |
| Default condition | Standard | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Conductive Coating | Yes | — |
| Dyeing (Nylon) | Yes | — |
| EMI Shielding Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Primer Coating | Yes | — |
| Soft Touch Coating | Yes | — |
| Tinted Coating | Yes | — |
| UV Coating | Yes | — |
| Vacuum Metallization | Yes | — |
| Waterproof Coating | Yes | — |
Agilus vs TangoPlus — frequently asked
Is Agilus stronger than TangoPlus?
Yes. Agilus has a typical tensile strength of 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) against 1 MPa (0.174 ksi) for TangoPlus — about 133% more.
Which is cheaper, Agilus or TangoPlus?
TangoPlus is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Agilus is specialty ($$$$$). 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 TangoPlus?
Pick Agilus when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick TangoPlus when cost is the deciding factor.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Agilus and TangoPlus 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.