Elastic DL160 3D Resin
High-performance elastomeric 3D printing resin for energy-dampening, comfortable padding in sportswear, helmets and vibration control
$469.00 excl vat
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Elastic DL160 is formulated and manufactured in the UK
High-Performance Elastomeric 3D Printing Resin for Energy Dampening and Comfort
Elastic DL160 is engineered for applications where energy dampening and comfort are essential, remaining resilient and reliable even at temperatures as low as -24°C. It combines strong elastomeric properties with accurate, detailed printing, making it a dependable choice for sports and military protection, padding and vibration-dampening components.
Energy Dampening
Absorbs impact and vibration reliably, even in cold conditions as low as -24°C, for consistent, dependable protection.
High Elongation at Break
Stretches significantly before breaking, with high flexibility across both colour options for demanding, repeated-flex applications
Elastomeric Properties
Delivers rubber-like flexibility and resilience, suited to padding, seals and other flexible functional applications.
Accurate Printing
Produces precise, detailed parts with no z-bleeding, ensuring clean geometry even in soft, flexible builds.
Elastic DL160 Properties
| Black | Translucent | |
| Mechanical Properties | ||
| Elongation at Break | 149% | 162% |
| Tear Strength | 523.2 kN/m | 20 kN/m |
| Rebound Resilience | 9.5% | 10% |
| *Post-cured for 2 hrs at 60°C in Photocentric Cure L2 | ||
Applications
Elastic DL160's combination of energy dampening, elastomeric flexibility and cold-temperature resilience makes it well suited to protective and comfort-focused applications, from sports equipment to industrial vibration control.
Sports and Military Protection
Ideal for padding in helmets and protective sportswear, including military-grade applications, offering reliable impact absorption where consistent energy dampening is essential.
Breathable Padding
Delivers comfortable padding for helmet linings and lumbar support, suited to prolonged contact against the body.
Vibration Dampening Components
Suited to parts requiring consistent vibration control, maintaining performance and resilience even in cold operating conditions.
Shock Absorbing Pads
Well suited to pads needing to absorb repeated impact while maintaining shape, flexibility and reliable dampening performance.
Applications
Elastic DL160's combination of energy dampening, elastomeric flexibility and cold-temperature resilience makes it well suited to protective and comfort-focused applications, from sports equipment to industrial vibration control.
Sports and Military Protection
Ideal for padding in helmets and protective sportswear, including military-grade applications, offering reliable impact absorption where consistent energy dampening is essential.
Breathable Padding
Delivers comfortable padding for helmet linings and lumbar support, suited to prolonged contact against the body.
Vibration Dampening Components
Suited to parts requiring consistent vibration control, maintaining performance and resilience even in cold operating conditions.
Shock Absorbing Pads
Well suited to pads needing to absorb repeated impact while maintaining shape, flexibility and reliable dampening performance.
Manufacture with us
Prefer not to print in-house? Access Elastic DL160 through our production parts service, powered by our 50-strong LC Magna print farm, backed by JENI for mass manufacturing production. Parts are produced alongside expert guidance from our applications team, in the same facility where DL160's resin and printers are engineered and manufactured, giving you genuine expertise in both the material and the machine behind every part.
Elastic DL160: For More Than Just Flexing
DL160 is specifically built to absorb energy, whether cushioning an impact or damping a vibration, rather than simply flexing or stretching. It's suited to breathable protective padding for sports, military and consumer goods, as well as vibration and shock-dampening components across demanding assemblies. Variable lattice structures can further tailor stiffness and cushioning within a single part, without changing the resin itself, opening design possibilities most elastomers simply can't offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elastic DL160 used for?
Elastic DL160 is used for applications requiring energy dampening and elastomeric flexibility, including sports protection and helmet padding, lumbar support, vibration-dampening components, gaskets and seals. Its combination of impact absorption and comfort makes it equally suited to protective wearables and industrial vibration control.
With 90% energy absorption (10% rebound resilience) and reliable performance at temperatures as low as -24°C, it's a dependable choice wherever consistent dampening matters.
How does Elastic DL160 perform in cold temperatures?
Elastic DL160 maintains reliable energy dampening performance down to -24°C, staying flexible and resilient rather than stiffening or becoming brittle in cold conditions, which is a common failure point for standard elastomeric materials.
This makes it a dependable choice for outdoor sports protection and equipment that needs to perform consistently across a wide range of temperatures, not just in controlled environments.
Is Elastic DL160 comfortable for skin contact, such as in helmet padding?
Yes, Elastic DL160 is well suited to prolonged skin contact, with low water absorption of just 0.29-0.45% after 24-72 hours, helping it stay comfortable during periods of high exertion. Combined with its soft, elastomeric feel, this makes it a strong choice for helmet padding and lumbar support that sits directly against the body.
Its Shore A hardness of around 70-74 also strikes a comfortable balance, soft enough for padding, yet supportive enough to maintain shape under repeated use.
What is the difference between Elastic DL160 Translucent and Black?
Elastic DL160 Translucent and Black share the same elastomeric base but differ slightly in mechanical performance:
Elongation at break: 162% (Translucent) vs 149% (Black)
Shore A hardness: 70 (Translucent) vs 74 (Black)
Tear strength: 20 kN/m (Translucent) vs 23.2 kN/m (Black)
Rebound resilience: 10% (Translucent) vs 9.5% (Black)
This means Translucent offers slightly greater flexibility and elongation, while Black offers marginally higher hardness and tear strength. Both perform reliably down to -24°C, so the choice comes down to the specific balance of flexibility versus toughness your application needs.
Can different properties be achieved with Elastic DL160?
Yes, Elastic DL160's properties can be tailored beyond the standard values through design and post-processing choices. Variable lattice structures allow the effective stiffness, cushioning and energy dampening of a part to be adjusted without changing the resin itself, giving designers control over performance in different areas of the same component.
Post-processing methods, such as curing time and technique, can also influence the final mechanical properties, allowing further fine-tuning to suit the specific demands of an application. This flexibility makes Elastic DL160 a versatile choice for parts that need varying levels of firmness or flexibility across a single design, such as helmet padding with softer and firmer zones.
Which 3D printers is Elastic DL160 compatible with?
Elastic DL160 is compatible with 460nm LCD 3D printers such as the LC Magna. Checking your printer's specifications against this wavelength is recommended before use with other 460nm-compatible hardware, to ensure optimal curing and print quality.
Customers without a 460nm printer can still access Elastic DL160 through our Printed Parts Service, which utilises our in house print farm, running 50 LC Magna printers and multiple LC Titans, as well as giving you access to our experts’ manufacturing knowledge with Elastic DL160. This allows parts to be produced on your behalf, so you can benefit from DL160's properties without needing to invest in compatible hardware.
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