Elastico
also FLX9895
Elastico (FLX9895) is a clear, rubber-like UV-cured photopolymer for PolyJet material jetting, offering higher elongation and better tear resistance than earlier Tango-series flexible resins.
Reference datasheet — Elastico is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Elastico grades and fills
Elastico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glossy print mode | Use for transparent/soft-touch cosmetic surfaces; gives highest clarity and lowest friction as-printed. | 3 | 255 | 33 Shore A | |
Digital Material Shore A40 | Slightly firmer than base resin — soft-touch surfaces that still need shape retention. | 3 | 170 | 40 Shore A | |
Digital Material Shore A50 | Mid-soft blend for seals and bellows needing more recovery force than A30. | 4 | 130 | 50 Shore A | |
Digital Material Shore A60 | Rubber-like but load-bearing: soft wheels, damping pads, thick grips. | 5 | 95 | 60 Shore A | |
Digital Material Shore A70 | Firm elastomer for snap features, tool handles and thicker-wall flexible parts. | 9 | 65 | 20 Shore D | |
Digital Material Shore A85 | Semi-rigid TPU-like feel for structural flex parts and stiff over-molds. | 17 | 40 | 33 Shore D | |
Digital Material Shore A95 | Stiffest rubber-like blend — thin flexible ribs, hinges and near-rigid transitions to Vero. | 25 | 25 | 45 Shore D |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Elastico 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 | Elastico Black | Surface finish |
MATTE | Matte print mode | Surface finish |
ClearDefault | Elastico Clear | Grade option |
What is Elastico?
Elastico (FLX9895) is a clear, rubber-like UV-cured photopolymer for PolyJet material jetting, offering higher elongation and better tear resistance than earlier Tango-series flexible resins. It is chosen for transparent soft parts and is available in clear and black, in glossy or matte finish, and as DM-A40 through DM-A95 blends when a specific hardness is needed; the base grade has a density of 1.145, 2.7 MPa tensile strength and 245% elongation. Load capacity is low and the material is not weldable or machinable, so it suits fit, feel and sealing-concept prototypes rather than service parts. Cast silicone or urethane is the alternative for functional elastomer testing. Elastico has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0414 lb/in³), lighter than 59% of polymer grades. Elastico has a tensile strength of 3 MPa (0.392 ksi), weaker than 83% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 245% and the elastic modulus is 0 GPa (2.9×10⁻⁴ Msi).
What is Elastico used for?
- clear flexible tubing mockups
- soft transparent seals
- wearable device prototypes
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 245%, better than 78% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Difficult to machine — 15/100, worse than 99% of polymer grades
- Low stiffness — 0 GPa (2.9×10⁻⁴ Msi), worse than 95% of polymer grades
- Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 1.8%, worse than 95% of polymer grades
- Limited service temperature — 50°C (122 °F), worse than 94% of polymer grades
- Degrades in UV without stabilisers — 25/100, worse than 76% of polymer grades
Elastico properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical2
Elastico has a density of 1.15 g/cm³ (0.0414 lb/in³), lighter than 59% of polymer grades.
Mechanical6
Elastico has a tensile strength of 3 MPa (0.392 ksi), weaker than 83% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 245% and the elastic modulus is 0 GPa (2.9×10⁻⁴ Msi).
Thermal4
Elastico 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).
Electrical1
Chemical & Environmental2
UV resistance is poor.
Manufacturability2
Elastico's machinability is poor (15/100, worse than 99% of polymer grades).
Common Calculations3
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. Elastico is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Elastico
Is Elastico easy to machine?
Not machinable — trim flash with a fresh scalpel or die-cut; drilling/milling tears the soft matrix.
Can Elastico be welded?
Not weldable; bond with cyanoacrylate or silicone/urethane adhesive after light surface abrasion and IPA wipe.
Can Elastico be formed, bent or molded?
Built by UV material jetting at 14–27 µm layers; keep thin flexible walls ≥0.6 mm, design support removal access, and remove SUP70x support by water jet or dilute NaOH/Na2SiO3 bath.
Elastico 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 oligomerflexible soft-segment backbone | 30 – 55 | 45 |
| photoinitiatorUV free-radical type | 1 – 4 | 2 |
| additives (stabilizers, surfactants, pigpigment only in Black variant | 0.5 – 5 | 2 |
| acrylate/methacrylate monomersreactive diluents controlling modulus and viscosity | ≥ 30 (balance) |
What surface finishes work on Elastico?
Glossy up-faces need no post-work; matte parts can be lightly dyed but not polished or plated — store parts out of sunlight and expect gradual yellowing and stiffening.
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Elastico in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Trade names
- FLX9895
How much does Elastico cost?
Elastico is a high-cost polymer ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Elastico — frequently asked
What is Elastico used for?
Elastico is typically used for clear flexible tubing mockups, soft transparent seals and wearable device prototypes. In short: clear rubber-like PolyJet resin; 245% elongation; better tear resistance than Tango.
What is the tensile strength of Elastico?
Elastico has a typical tensile strength of 3 MPa (0.392 ksi) — weaker than 83% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is Elastico easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (15/100, worse than 99% of polymer grades). Not machinable — trim flash with a fresh scalpel or die-cut; drilling/milling tears the soft matrix.
Can Elastico be welded?
Not weldable; bond with cyanoacrylate or silicone/urethane adhesive after light surface abrasion and IPA wipe.
What surface finishes work on Elastico?
Glossy up-faces need no post-work; matte parts can be lightly dyed but not polished or plated — store parts out of sunlight and expect gradual yellowing and stiffening.
Can Elastico be formed, bent or molded?
Built by UV material jetting at 14–27 µm layers; keep thin flexible walls ≥0.6 mm, design support removal access, and remove SUP70x support by water jet or dilute NaOH/Na2SiO3 bath.
What is the maximum service temperature of Elastico?
Elastico is rated for continuous use to about 50°C (122 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does Elastico cost?
Elastico is a high-cost polymer ($$$$), pricier than about 78% 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.
Sources
- PolyJet Rubber-like Materials (Agilus30 / Elastico) data sheet — Stratasys (2023)
- Digital Materials — Rubber-like Shore A blends — Stratasys (2022)
- ASTM D412 / D624 / D2240 / D395 — 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.