Agilus
also Agilus30, Agilus Black
Agilus (Agilus30) is an elastomeric PolyJet photopolymer with Shore A hardness around 30-40, replacing the legacy Tango series for flexible, tear-resistant rubber-like parts.
Agilus grades and fills
Agilus is supplied in 7 conditions, soft to hard.
Compare all 7 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
elastomeric PolyJet family designation | Use when the requirement is simply 'flexible PolyJet rubber-like' without a specific Shore point; properties equal neat Agilus30. | 3 | 240 | 32 Shore A | |
Shore A40 digital material | Slightly stiffer soft-touch blend for grips and gaskets that must resist collapse. | 4 | 200 | 40 Shore A | |
Shore A50 digital material | Mid-soft blend for over-mould simulations and semi-rigid bellows. | 5 | 170 | 10 Shore D | |
Shore A60 digital material | Firm rubber feel for wheels, bumpers and tool handles. | 7 | 130 | 16 Shore D | |
Shore A70 digital material | Hard elastomer blend for structural seals and snap features needing rebound. | 10 | 95 | 23 Shore D | |
Shore A85 digital material | Semi-rigid blend where only slight flex is wanted (living hinges, stiff grips). | 14 | 60 | 33 Shore D | |
Shore A95 digital material | Hardest rubber-like blend, close to rigid; use for tough impact-absorbing housings. | 21 | 40 | 45 Shore D |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Agilus is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
Black | Agilus30 Black | Surface finish |
Medical Grade | Biocompatible flexible PolyJet resin | Certification |
Clear | Agilus30 Clear | Grade option |
StandardDefault | Agilus30 (Shore A30) as-printed, glossy/matte | Standard supply |
What is Agilus?
Agilus (Agilus30) is an elastomeric PolyJet photopolymer with Shore A hardness around 30-40, replacing the legacy Tango series for flexible, tear-resistant rubber-like parts. Default properties are 2.8 MPa tensile strength, 245 % elongation and 1.145 g/cm³ density, with digital blends covering A40 to A95 plus Black, Clear and medical-grade variants. It is normally co-printed with rigid Vero resin to produce overmoulded grips, seals and living hinges in a single build. Service is limited to about 50 °C and the cured resin is a thermoset, so it cannot be remelted or used for long-term dynamic sealing. Agilus has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0414 lb/in³), lighter than 59% of polymer grades. Agilus has a tensile strength of 3 MPa (0.406 ksi), weaker than 83% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 245% and the elastic modulus is 0 GPa (2.18×10⁻⁴ Msi).
What is Agilus used for?
- Overmould and soft-grip prototypes
- Gasket and seal mock-ups
- Rubber-like handles and buttons
- Living hinges and flexible bellows
- Anatomical and medical training models
- Tubing and cable boot prototypes
- Vibration-damping test pieces
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 245%, better than 78% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Difficult to machine — 12/100, worse than 100% of polymer grades
- Low stiffness — 0 GPa (2.18×10⁻⁴ Msi), worse than 96% of polymer grades
- Limited service temperature — 50°C (122 °F), worse than 94% of polymer grades
- Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 1.5%, worse than 91% of polymer grades
- Hard to polish — 25/100, worse than 90% of polymer grades
Agilus properties
Typical room-temperature values in the Standard condition; bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical2
Agilus has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0414 lb/in³), lighter than 59% of polymer grades.
Mechanical7
Agilus has a tensile strength of 3 MPa (0.406 ksi), weaker than 83% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 245% and the elastic modulus is 0 GPa (2.18×10⁻⁴ Msi).
Thermal6
Agilus is rated for continuous service to 50°C (122 °F). It conducts heat at 0.2 W/m·K (0.116 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 56% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 200 µm/m·K (111.1 µin/in·°F).
Chemical & Environmental2
UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of Agilus takes about 120 MJ of energy and emits 6 kg of CO₂ — more than 73% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability2
Agilus's machinability is not recommended (12/100, worse than 100% of polymer grades).
Common Calculations4
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the polymer family
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade FabDigit runs. Agilus is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Agilus
Is Agilus easy to machine?
Essentially non-machinable — the A30 stock tears and smears; trim only with sharp blades, water-jet or cryo-hold fixtures.
Can Agilus be welded?
Not weldable; join by co-printing with Vero rigid resin, cyanoacrylate/UV-cure adhesive or mechanical capture.
Can Agilus be formed, bent or molded?
Formed only by PolyJet jetting and UV cure; use glossy mode plus generous support removal soak (waterjet/NaOH) since soft geometry deforms under high-pressure cleaning.
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit's quote engine applies to Agilus. Design inside these and the part quotes instantly; outside them it routes to an engineer.
3D printing
| Technologies | POLYJET |
|---|---|
| Layer height | 50 – 300 µmdefault 100 µm |
| Minimum wall / feature | 1 / 0.5 mm |
| Build envelope | 300 × 300 × 380 mm |
| Supports | Yes |
| Anisotropy | Moderate |
Agilus chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| urethane acrylate oligomerelastomeric backbone (SDS range) | 30 – 60 | 45 |
| acrylic monomers / acrylate estersreactive diluents, control Shore hardness | 20 – 45 | 35 |
| polyether/acrylic oligomer blendtoughening / flexibilising fraction | 5 – 20 | 12 |
| photoinitiatorUV cure package | 0.1 – 3 | 1.5 |
| pigment / stabilisercolour variants only | 0 – 2 | 0.5 |
What surface finishes work on Agilus?
No paint or plating adhesion to speak of; finish by choosing glossy print orientation, light IPA wipe (short exposure only) and talc dusting to reduce tack.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on polymer parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Coating
Coloring
Metallization / Functional
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Agilus in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Trade names
- Agilus30Agilus BlackAgilus Clear
How much does Agilus cost?
Agilus is a specialty-cost polymer ($$$$$), pricier than about 100% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Agilus — frequently asked
What is Agilus used for?
Agilus is typically used for overmould and soft-grip prototypes, gasket and seal mock-ups, rubber-like handles and buttons, living hinges and flexible bellows, anatomical and medical training models and tubing and cable boot prototypes. In short: soft printable rubber resin.
What is the tensile strength of Agilus?
Agilus has a typical tensile strength of 3 MPa (0.406 ksi) — weaker than 83% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is Agilus easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated not recommended (12/100, worse than 100% of polymer grades). Essentially non-machinable — the A30 stock tears and smears; trim only with sharp blades, water-jet or cryo-hold fixtures.
Can Agilus be welded?
Not weldable; join by co-printing with Vero rigid resin, cyanoacrylate/UV-cure adhesive or mechanical capture.
What surface finishes work on Agilus?
No paint or plating adhesion to speak of; finish by choosing glossy print orientation, light IPA wipe (short exposure only) and talc dusting to reduce tack.
Can Agilus be formed, bent or molded?
Formed only by PolyJet jetting and UV cure; use glossy mode plus generous support removal soak (waterjet/NaOH) since soft geometry deforms under high-pressure cleaning.
What is the maximum service temperature of Agilus?
Agilus is rated for continuous use to about 50°C (122 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does Agilus cost?
Agilus is a specialty-cost polymer ($$$$$), pricier than about 100% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Can FabDigit make parts in Agilus?
Yes — Agilus is available for 3D printing with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- Agilus30 PolyJet Material Data Sheet (FLX935/FLX985) — Stratasys (2023)
- PolyJet Digital Materials — rubber-like Shore A shore-value chart — Stratasys (2022)
- Safety Data Sheet, Agilus30 photopolymer — Stratasys (2022)
- ASTM D412 / D624 / D2240 / D395 elastomer test methods — ASTM International (2021)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.