Elastico vs VeroBlackPlus
Polymer · grade comparison
Elastico and VeroBlackPlus are both polymer grades. VeroBlackPlus is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) against 3 MPa (0.392 ksi) for Elastico, about 20 times as much. In exchange, Elastico is the more ductile: elongation 245% versus 17% for VeroBlackPlus. VeroBlackPlus is stiffer (2.5 GPa vs 0 GPa) and Elastico runs hotter in service (50°C vs 45°C continuous). On the shop floor, VeroBlackPlus machines more easily (good vs poor).
ElasticoChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
VeroBlackPlusChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
Elastico vs VeroBlackPlus: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Hardness, Shore A
Tear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Poisson's Ratio
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Izod Impact, Notched
Hardness, Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Water Absorption (24 h)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Specific Heat Capacity
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.2 W/m·K0.12 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm
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
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
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)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | Elastico | VeroBlackPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Elastico vs VeroBlackPlus — frequently asked
Is VeroBlackPlus stronger than Elastico?
Yes. VeroBlackPlus has a typical tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) against 3 MPa (0.392 ksi) for Elastico — about 20 times as much.
Which is cheaper, Elastico or VeroBlackPlus?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Elastico or VeroBlackPlus?
VeroBlackPlus. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against poor (15/100) for Elastico.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Elastico and VeroBlackPlus 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.