Agilus A50
Hardness band
also Agilus30, Agilus Black
A50 = shore A50 digital material
Mid-soft blend for over-mould simulations and semi-rigid bellows.
Values for the A50 condition
Other Agilus grades and fills
Agilus is listed in 7 conditions; see the grade overview at Agilus.
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 |
A50This page 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 |
What is Agilus A50?
Agilus A50 is Agilus heat treated to A50 — mid-soft blend for over-mould simulations and semi-rigid bellows. Agilus A50 has a tensile strength of 5 MPa (0.725 ksi), weaker than 82% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 170% and the elastic modulus is 0.01 GPa (8.7×10⁻⁴ Msi). Agilus A50 has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0414 lb/in³), lighter than 59% of polymer grades.
Limitations
- Difficult to machine — 16/100, worse than 98% 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
- Degrades in UV without stabilisers — 20/100, worse than 88% of polymer grades
Agilus A50 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Agilus A50; 17 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Agilus reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical2
Agilus A50 has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0414 lb/in³), lighter than 59% of polymer grades.
Mechanical7
Agilus A50 has a tensile strength of 5 MPa (0.725 ksi), weaker than 82% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 170% and the elastic modulus is 0.01 GPa (8.7×10⁻⁴ Msi).
Thermal6
Agilus A50 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 A50 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 A50's machinability is poor (16/100, worse than 98% of polymer grades).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Agilus A50
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.
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.
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 |
Agilus A50 — frequently asked
What is Agilus A50 used for?
Agilus A50 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 A50?
Agilus A50 has a typical tensile strength of 5 MPa (0.725 ksi) — weaker than 82% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is Agilus A50 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (16/100, worse than 98% 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 A50 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 A50?
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 A50 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 A50?
Agilus A50 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.
Can FabDigit make parts in Agilus A50?
Yes — Agilus A50 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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.