Vero™ ContactClear
PolyJet
Vero™ContactClear is a rigid transparent rapid prototyping material that is biocompatible. The material is allowed for proof of concepts and prototypes requiring skin or mouth contact.
Typical applications
Skin/Dental contact
Suitable for medical devices which requires any contact with skin or mouth.
Wearables and fashion items
Perfect solution for wearables and fashion items.
Biocompatible prototyping
Approved for on skin/In mouth testing.
Performance properties
Property | J8 Series | J55 Prime, J35 Pro | |
Vero™ContactClear | |||
Tensile Strength | 50 – 65 MPa (7,252 – 9,427 psi) | 40 – 55 MPa (5,800 – 8,000 psi) | |
Elongation at Break | 10 – 25% | 5 – 20% | |
Modulus of Elasticity | 2,000 – 3,000 MPa (290.1 – 435.1 ksi) | 2,200 – 3,000 MPa (320,000 – 435,000 psi) | |
Flexural Strength | 75 – 110 Mpa(10,878 – 15,954 psi) | 70 – 85 MPa (10,000 – 16,000 psi) | |
Flexural Modulus | 2,200 – 3,200 Mpa (319.1 – 464.1 ksi) | 2,000 – 2,500 MPa (290,000 – 365,000 psi) | |
HDT, °C & 0.45MPa | 45 – 50 °C(113 – 122 °F) | 45 – 50 °C(113 – 122 °F) | |
HDT, °C & 1.82MPa | 45 – 50 J/m (113 – 122 °F) | 45 – 50 °C (113 – 122 °F) | |
Izod Notched Impact | 20 – 30 (0.37 – 0.56 ft-lb/in) | 20 – 30 (0.375 – 0.562 ft-lb/in) | |
Water Absorption | 1.1 – 1.5% | 1.1 – 1.5% | |
Tg | 52 – 54 °C (126 – 130 °F) | 52 – 54 °C (126 – 129 °F) | |
Shore Hardness (D) | 83 – 86 D | 83 – 86 (Scale D) | |
Rockwell Hardness Scale | 73 – 76 M | — | |
Polymerized Density | 1.17 – 1.18 (g/cm3)(0.676 – 0.682 oz/in3) | 1.17 – 1.18 g/cm3 | |
Biocompatibility | Skin contact – permanent (>30 days) Mucous membrane – short term (up to 24 hrs) | ||
Sterilization Methods | Gamma sterilization1 using a dose of 25–50 kGy Steam sterilization2 for four (4) minutes at 132 °C (270 °F) with fractionated pre-vacuum. | ||
Support Removal Type | WaterJet or soluble | WaterJet |