| HS Code | 431610 |
| Productname | Stratasys Rigur Rigid Opaque PolyJet 3D Printing Polymer Combination |
| Primarymaterial | High Temperature RGD525 |
| Secondarymaterial | TANGOBLACKPLUS FLX980 |
| Printingtechnology | PolyJet |
| Materialtype | Rigid Opaque Polymer Combination |
| Color | Black |
| Opacity | Opaque |
| Shorehardness | D 80-85 |
| Tensilestrength | 50-60 MPa |
| Elongationatbreak | 15-25% |
| Flexuralmodulus | 1800-2500 MPa |
| Heatdeflectiontemperature | 55-65 °C |
| Density | 1.15-1.18 g/cm³ |
As an accredited Stratasys Rigur Rigid Opaque PolyJet 3D Printing Polymer Combination: Primary: High Temperature RGD525; Secondary: TANGOBLACKPLUS FLX980 factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | Packaged as two 1 kg sealed cartridges—one RGD525, one FLX980—in foil bags with desiccant inside a labeled cardboard box. |
| Container Loading (20′ FCL) | 20′ FCL loading: palletized Stratasys Rigur Rigid Opaque PolyJet polymer combination (RGD525 primary, FLX980 secondary), securely stowed for transport. |
| Shipping | Stratasys Rigur Rigid Opaque PolyJet 3D Printing Polymer Combination, Primary High Temperature RGD525, Secondary TANGOBLACKPLUS FLX980, ships in original sealed cartridges/containers, upright, at recommended temperature, away from sunlight, heat, and ignition sources. Not regulated for transport under DOT/IATA/IMDG unless SDS/classification states otherwise. Include SDS and proper labels. |
| Storage | Store Stratasys Rigur/RGD525 and TangoBlackPlus FLX980 cartridges sealed in original packaging, upright, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep at 15–25°C (59–77°F), away from direct sunlight, heat, sparks, flames, and oxidizers. Do not freeze. Keep containers tightly closed to prevent moisture, contamination, or leakage. Follow shelf-life and manufacturer instructions. Protect from physical damage; use oldest stock first. |
| Shelf Life | Typically 12 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened containers at 15–25°C, protected from heat, light, and moisture. |
Handheld logistics terminals requiring an IP54-rated enclosure with an integral elastomeric sealing lip are produced as single-build multi-material prototypes by assigning the rigid housing structure to RGD525 and the battery-door compression bead to a TangoBlackPlus FLX980/RGD525 digital blend. In service, the housing must survive repeated battery changes without cracking at snap-fit hooks, while the seal must maintain contact pressure across an operating window from −10 °C to 40 °C. Industry compliance for electronics safety evaluation is anchored to IEC 62368-1:2018, and flammability is verified against the UL 94 HB classification reported for the rigid RGD525 phase; the FLX980-rich seal zone is not assumed to inherit that classification until a batch-specific burn test is completed. The formulation addition ratio is set at 60/40 by jetting volume of FLX980 to RGD525 for the seal zone, producing a target durometer of Shore A 50–60, while the surrounding housing remains 100% RGD525 at Shore D 83–86 to preserve snap-fit stiffness. Downstream production on a Stratasys J850 Prime uses 16 μm layer thickness for the seal seat and mating battery-door edge, with 30 μm layers for the bulk housing to reduce build time; SUP705 support is removed in a water-jet station at 50 °C, and residual moisture is removed by forced air at 40 °C for 2 h. The finished part types include functional barcode scanner housings, RFID handheld terminal enclosures, and battery-door validation units subjected to 500 open/close cycles.
Snap-fit features on automotive interior trim prototypes demonstrate measurable insertion-force drift across the 23 °C to 45 °C range when RGD525 is blended with FLX980, because the high-temperature phase has a heat deflection temperature near 63–65 °C at 0.45 MPa while the FLX980 phase retains low modulus at elevated cabin soak temperatures. Compliance for interior materials is evaluated against FMVSS 302 flammability for prototype validation; the digital blend itself is not a production thermoplastic elastomer and is not submitted for full OEM material approval, but it establishes part geometry, draft angles, and assembly force envelopes. The formulation addition ratio for a clamshell HVAC vent frame is 70/30 RGD525 to FLX980 by jetting volume at the snap-fit arm, yielding Shore A 80–85, while the adjacent bellows region uses 20/80 RGD525 to FLX980 at Shore A 35–40. Downstream processing on a Connex3 system uses 30 μm layer mode, with the rigid RGD525 phase cured first and the FLX980-rich phase jetted into the same layer; support removal is by water jetting, after which the parts are air-dried at 45 °C for 4 h. Terminal finished products include automotive HVAC vent assemblies, console latch prototypes, and seat-control switch bezels used for installation and removal force studies.
Clinical usability mockups for an ultrasonic scaler handpiece are fabricated as a single multi-material part in which the rigid RGD525 body replicates the glass-filled nylon substrate and a FLX980-rich band replicates the silicone overmold grip. Regulatory assessment for materials in this context is limited to benchtop non-invasive handling; the project requires ISO 10993-5:2009 cytotoxicity screening on the FLX980-rich zone if the part is to be handled by clinicians during simulated-use evaluations, and ISO 10993-10:2021 sensitization data may be requested by institutional review boards. Published biocompatibility data for this specific RGD525/FLX980 digital blend is limited, so the build is not used for implant or long-term skin contact. The formulation addition ratio is 55/45 RGD525 to FLX980 by jetting volume for the grip band, producing Shore A 65–70, while the handpiece core remains 100% RGD525 at Shore D 83–86. The downstream production process includes 16 μm layer jetting on a J850 Prime, low-temperature support removal at 35 °C to avoid thermal warpage on thin-walled tip features, and a final forced-air drying cycle of 3 h at 35 °C. Terminal finished product types include surgical handpiece mockups, diagnostic instrument enclosures, and benchtop training models used for cable routing verification.
Power-tool handle prototypes that combine a rigid RGD525 core with a FLX980-rich overmold zone are sensitive to UV cure conditions at the interlayer boundary, particularly when the FLX980 volume fraction exceeds 50%. In production-scale PolyJet builds on Connex3 and J850 Prime platforms, insufficient UV dose in soft zones is associated with weak interphase adhesion and lower-than-target Shore A values at the grip surface, even though the bulk part passes visual inspection. Compliance for handheld power tool housing prototypes follows IEC 62841-1:2014 insulation requirements only for form-and-fit reviews; flammability is checked against UL 94 HB using the rigid RGD525 phase, and chemical resistance is screened against ISO 175:2010 for cutting fluid exposure. The formulation addition ratio is set in PolyJet software as a Shore A target rather than a post-mix percentage; a 40/60 RGD525/FLX980 volume ratio is used for the overmold region to produce Shore A 50–55, while a 70/30 blend is used at transition zones to create a gradient that reduces stress concentration at the handle-to-body interface. Downstream equipment parameters include 30 μm layer thickness for the main build, 16 μm for the overmold boundaries, UV lamp intensity not less than 40 mJ/cm² per pass, and support removal with water pressure below 5 bar to avoid tearing the soft FLX980-rich zones. Terminal finished parts include drill housing grip mockups, angle grinder rear-handle prototypes, and palm sander overmold validation units subjected to 100 hour vibration tests.
| Verification point | Standard/method | Specimen condition | Typical acceptance window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid core tensile strength | ASTM D638-14 | 23 °C, 50% RH | 50–70 MPa |
| Overmold durometer | ASTM D2240-15e1 | 23 °C | Shore A 50–55 |
| Overmold tear resistance | ASTM D624-00(2020) | 23 °C | 2.5–3.5 kg/cm |
| Flammability | UL 94 HB | 1.5 mm thickness | HB or better |
| Cutting fluid resistance | ISO 175:2010 | 7-day immersion | Mass change ±5% |
Living-hinge caps for cosmetic packaging are built as a single-piece RGD525/FLX980 digital material in which the hinge line is enriched with FLX980 to mimic polypropylene co-polymer flexural behavior, while the cap body remains in the high-temperature RGD525 phase. The material is not evaluated for direct food contact under EU 10/2011 or FDA 21 CFR 177; applications are restricted to cosmetic closures, chemical-resistant pail lids, and non-food dispensing caps unless migration testing is performed on the specific batch. Mechanical evaluation follows ASTM D638-14 for tensile properties and ASTM D256-10 for notch sensitivity at the hinge base. The formulation addition ratio at the hinge is 35/65 RGD525/FLX980 by jetting volume to achieve Shore A 70–75, while the rigid cap deck uses 100% RGD525 to maintain closure strip torque. The downstream production process uses 16 μm layer mode on the hinge to avoid stair-stepping along the flex line, with the cap body built at 30 μm; after support removal, the hinge is exercised through 50 flex cycles before dimensional inspection to stabilize residual stress. Terminal finished products include cosmetic flip-top caps, lotion pump collars, and non-food dispensing closures used for ergonomic studies and assembly-line fitment trials.
Wearable device wristband prototypes with integrated sensor pods are produced as multi-material builds in which the strap is a FLX980-rich blend and the sensor pod frame is RGD525. The relevant compliance framework is RoHS 2011/65/EU for restricted substances in electronic equipment and REACH Annex XVII for skin-contact substances; however, published REACH SVHC data for this specific digital blend is limited and must be requested from the resin manufacturer. If the strap is worn for more than 24 h in a clinical setting, ISO 10993-5:2009 cytotoxicity screening is typically added to the verification plan. The formulation addition ratio for the strap is 15/85 RGD525/FLX980 by jetting volume to produce Shore A 30–35, while the sensor pod snap ring uses 80/20 RGD525/FLX980 at Shore A 85–90. Downstream processing on a J835 system uses 16 μm layer thickness for the strap-to-pod interface, 30 μm for the pod body, and water-jet support removal at 40 °C followed by 2 h forced-air drying at 35 °C. Terminal finished product types include wrist-worn activity monitor straps, medical alert pendant prototypes, and chest-strap sensor pod housings used for fit and sweat-exposure validation.
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Stratasys Rigur is a rigid opaque PolyJet 3D printing polymer combination supplied as a digital material configured from Primary: High Temperature RGD525 and Secondary: TANGOBLACKPLUS FLX980. The RGD525 phase functions as the high-temperature rigid continuous matrix, while the TangoBlackPlus FLX980 phase modifies ductility, impact response, and opaque appearance. In PolyJet processing, the two photopolymers are not bulk compounded; they are jetted as discrete droplets, merged on the build platform, and cured by UV lamps on the print carriage. The fixed material profile in GrabCAD Print controls the spatial ratio between the phases. Published data for this specific combined configuration is limited; design allowable values should therefore be established by first-article tensile and impact testing on the intended J-series printer rather than by extrapolating from the constituent resin data sheets alone.
Stratasys technical bulletins for High Temperature RGD525 list tensile strength of 70–80 MPa and elongation at break of 10–15% when tested according to ASTM D638-14. Heat deflection temperature at 0.45 MPa is reported as 63–69 °C using ASTM D648-16. The RGD525 phase provides the rigidity and elevated temperature capability of the combination. The TangoBlackPlus FLX980 data sheet reports Shore hardness of 26–28 Scale A under ASTM D2240-15, tensile strength of 0.8–1.5 MPa, and elongation at break of 170–220% under ASTM D638-14. The secondary phase is a low-modulus elastomer, and its inclusion in a rigid digital material reduces tensile modulus and increases elongation relative to rigid-only photopolymers. These resin-specific values do not automatically transfer to the cured Rigur combination because the final mechanical response depends on the phase ratio, interphase adhesion, and layer-wise cure distribution.
| Material | Standard | Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Temperature RGD525 | ASTM D638-14 | Tensile strength | 70–80 MPa |
| High Temperature RGD525 | ASTM D638-14 | Elongation at break | 10–15% |
| High Temperature RGD525 | ASTM D648-16 | Heat deflection temperature at 0.45 MPa | 63–69 °C |
| TangoBlackPlus FLX980 | ASTM D2240-15 | Shore hardness | 26–28 Scale A |
| TangoBlackPlus FLX980 | ASTM D638-14 | Tensile strength | 0.8–1.5 MPa |
| TangoBlackPlus FLX980 | ASTM D638-14 | Elongation at break | 170–220% |
The combination ratio and spatial arrangement are fixed by the Rigur material profile in the printer software; they are not user-reconfigurable in the manner of user-defined Shore A digital materials. If a user-defined flexible-to-rigid gradient is required, that is a separate digital material workflow and should not be confused with the Rigur profile.
Because Rigur is a fixed multi-material profile, its bulk mechanical response lies between the rigid RGD525 and the elastomeric FLX980 phases. The elastomeric secondary phase reduces tensile modulus and increases ductility under ASTM D638-14, but the exact reduction is dependent on the phase ratio embedded in the material profile. Users should not substitute the tensile modulus of RGD525 for the combination. PolyJet parts exhibit anisotropic mechanical properties because UV cure occurs layer-wise. XY-plane tensile specimens typically produce higher tensile strength values than Z-axis specimens; the Z-axis knockdown factor should be characterized per ISO 527-1:2019 for the intended layer height and print mode before design release. Notched Izod impact testing under ASTM D256-10 is also required because elastomeric inclusions can alter crack initiation and propagation relative to homogeneous rigid photopolymers.
On multi-material J-series PolyJet platforms, the Rigur profile is loaded through GrabCAD Print and requires a printer configuration that supports simultaneous jetting of RGD525 and FLX980. The system maintains resin temperature and viscosity within inkjet-compatible limits, typically using heated print heads and a recirculating fluid system. Droplet-level mixing is followed by immediate UV cure from lamps mounted on the print carriage; the layer is then leveled by a roller to a defined thickness. Unlike some photopolymer systems requiring post-print thermal cure, PolyJet parts are fully cured by the printer’s UV lamps; additional thermal exposure can oxidize the elastomeric phase and is not required. Support material is typically removed with water-jet cleaning stations; hand tools are used around thin elastomeric sections. Because the combination includes a low-tear-strength secondary phase, high-pressure water jets can damage thin snap-fit features if directed along the material interface. The recommended processing route is to print with the rigid primary surface as the exterior shell and the elastomeric secondary as the internal modifier, although the exact spatial distribution is governed by the material profile.
Fine-layer modes below 20 µm improve visual opacity and reduce stair-stepping on curved surfaces but may extend print time and alter Z-axis tensile properties. Opaque appearance is influenced by layer thickness and the distribution of the black secondary phase; micro-CT can be used for phase-boundary verification in critical parts. Dimensional inspection should follow ASTM D5947-18 or coordinate measuring machine protocols, with tolerances negotiated from the printable feature size for the selected print mode. Surface roughness and support-contact marks should be evaluated under ISO 4287:1997 when cosmetic surfaces are specified.
Living hinge and snap-fit prototypes printed in Rigur should be assessed under ASTM D638-14 tensile elongation and ASTM D256-10 notched Izod impact rather than by visual inspection alone. Snap-fit assembly trials should record insertion force, retention force, and the number of engagement cycles to failure; the elastomeric secondary phase generally reduces tensile modulus and supports repeated flex resistance, but cycling data for this specific combination is limited and must be generated on the intended printer. Molded polypropylene design rules do not apply directly because PolyJet photopolymers exhibit different elongation, notch sensitivity, and moisture behaviour. For living hinges, the hinge line should be oriented in the XY plane where possible; Z-axis hinge lines may show reduced flex life due to interlayer weaknesses.
Prototypes printed in Rigur can approximate the appearance and short-term snap-fit function of polypropylene, but long-term creep and stress relaxation differ. Creep testing under ASTM D2990-17 or ISO 899-1:2017 is required before predicting performance at elevated temperature or sustained load. The material is a thermoset photopolymer rather than a semi-crystalline thermoplastic; it does not exhibit the same yielding behaviour as injection-molded polypropylene.
Container and packaging prototypes printed in Rigur can be used for interference-fit caps, tamper-evident closures, and thin-walled boxes. Dimensional verification should follow ASTM D5947-18 for physical dimensions of solid plastics or coordinate measurement. Drop-impact performance may be tested under ASTM D5276-19 for free-fall drop testing of loaded containers. These tests provide numerical pass/fail criteria rather than subjective handling feel. For automotive interior clip prototypes, testing under ISO 179-1:2010 and ISO 527-1:2019 is appropriate.
Compared with the Vero family, which provides high tensile strength and high shore hardness with relatively low elongation under ASTM D638-14, the Rigur combination trades stiffness for higher ductility and a tougher feel. Compared with Digital ABS, which is specified for higher heat resistance and impact strength in tooling or electrical housings, Rigur targets opaque polypropylene-like appearance and snap-fit ergonomics. Compared with Agilus30 or Tango full elastomer systems, Rigur is rigid rather than rubber-like and is not a substitute for gaskets, seals, or soft-touch grips. The distinction matters because each PolyJet family carries different ASTM property profiles and different support-removal and orientation limits.
Material handling and storage conditions also differentiate Rigur from single-phase rigid photopolymers. Cartridges should be stored at 15–30 °C away from direct UV and sunlight. Material changeover requires purge cycles to avoid contamination between the secondary elastomer and rigid resins; contamination can alter the cured phase ratio and produce off-spec elongation values under ASTM D638-14. Lot numbers and expiry dates printed on cartridges should be tracked, and expired material should not be used for first-article qualification builds.
The continuous-use temperature of the Rigur combination must be verified on the intended equipment. The high-temperature RGD525 phase provides an HDT above 60 °C at 0.45 MPa, but the elastomeric secondary phase softens at lower temperature and may limit loaded service conditions. Chemical exposure should be tested according to ASTM D543-14; general PolyJet photopolymers show limited resistance to strong acids, ketones, esters, and aromatic hydrocarbons. Cured parts should not be exposed to prolonged high humidity without conditioning unless dimensional stability has been validated. Steam autoclave exposure at 121 °C is not recommended without validation because the elastomeric phase would exceed its thermal capability. Outdoor weathering is not a specified performance attribute for this combination; UV stabilization data is limited, and parts should be tested under ASTM G154-16 if exterior use is intended. The combination has no implied food-contact or medical biocompatibility approval; FDA 21 CFR, REACH, RoHS, and ISO 10993 status must be confirmed for the specific application and final cured formulation.
Pre-print quality control for Rigur builds includes verification of material cartridge expiry, printer head cleanliness, and the correct digital material license in GrabCAD Print. Test coupons should be printed in the same build as functional parts and conditioned at 23 ± 2 °C and 50 ± 5% RH for 40 hours before testing per ASTM D638-14. Batch-to-batch variance can be monitored by recording tensile strength and elongation on each build because PolyJet properties are influenced by head jetting performance, UV lamp age, and ambient temperature. UV lamp intensity decay should be tracked by validating test coupons because under-cured or over-cured regions alter tensile strength. If the process window shifts, first-article parts should be reprinted before production quantities are attempted.
