Simulated Rubber Material
Elastico™ is a superior rubber-like PolyJet™ photopolymer family ideal for advanced design verification and rapid prototyping. Get more durable, tear-resistant prototypes that can stand up to repeated flexing and bending.
3D print rubber surrounds, overmolds, soft-touch coatings, living hinges, jigs and fixtures, wearables, grips and seals with improved surface texture.
Elastico Material Profile
Learn more about the benefits of rubber-like PolyJet 3D printed parts
Superior flexible material available in two different colors
Elastico comes in both black and clear and is prominently featured on the latest Stratasys 3D printers.
As multi-material printing becomes quintessential in large manufacturing verticals including automotive, industrial, and consumer goods, the ability to simulate over-molding, living hinges, and gaskets or seals is essential in today’s manufacturing world.
Main Uses
Elastico is a flexible PolyJet photopolymer available in clear and black. It is designed specially for LED curing systems showing improved elongation to break and tear resistance.
Elastico Material Applications
Tooling - Knobs, jigs, grips, seals, gaskets, hoses, handles
Sporting goods, masks, food storage containers
General Prototyping
Overmolds and living hinges
Elastico Material Specification
Properties and testing results for the 3D printing material
| Mechanical Properties | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D-412 | 3 – 5 MPa (435 -725 psi) |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D-412 | 360 – 400% |
| Compressive Set | ASTM D-395 | 0.8 – 1.7 % |
| Tensile Tear Strength | ASTM D-624 | 5 – 7.5 Kg/cm (28 – 42 lb/in) |
| Shore Hardness (A) | ASTM D-2240 | 45 – 50 Scale A |
| Polymerized Density | ASTM D-792 | 1.1 – 1.3 (g/cm3) |
Advantages of PolyJet Technology
Advantages of parts built with a Stratasys PolyJet Machine
Realistic Parts
Stratasys PolyJet 3D Printers are based on proven technology, which creates precise prototypes that set the standard for finished-product realism.
Their fine resolution makes complex shapes, intricate details and smooth surfaces possible.
Precise Models
PolyJet 3D Printing works by jetting layers of liquid photopolymer onto a build tray and instantly curing them with UV light.
The fine layers build up to create a precise 3D model or prototype. Models are ready to handle right out of the 3D printer, with no post-curing needed.
