3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements
Replace damaged heating elements in your 3D printer, or switch them out to print at a faster speed or higher temperature. Also known as hotends, these heating elements receive filament from an extruder, melt it, and then pass it through a nozzle onto the part being printed. They are compatible with most fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. Changes to the heating element or temperature cartridge will also require a software update, or your printer may overheat.
Before installing printer components onto the heating block, coat the mounting holes with non-bonding heat transfer compounds. Also known as thermal paste, these compounds transfer heat to temperature sensors, which improves accuracy. They also keep components from sticking to the heating block, making them easier to remove.
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| Size, fl. oz. | Type | Chemical | Max. Temp. | Thermal Conductivity | Color | Includes | Compatible With | Each | |
| 0.2 | Syringe | Boron Nitride | 850° C 1562° F | 31.4 W/m-K @ 212° F | White | Three Applicator Brushes | Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | Syringe | Boron Nitride | 850° C 1562° F | 31.4 W/m-K @ 212° F | White | __ | Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium | 0000000 | 00000 |
Temperature sensors measure the temperature of the heating block, convert it into an electrical signal, and send it to the printer controller. This tells the printer when the heating element is warmed up and ready to print, and helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the printing process. When choosing your sensor, make sure the maximum temperature of your heating element does not exceed the maximum temperature of the sensor.
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| Temp. Range | Dia., mm | Lg., mm | Material | Lg. | Insulation Material | Includes | Compatible With | Each | |
| -50° to 285° C -58° to 545° F | 3 | 15 | Copper | 50 mm | Fiberglass | One 1-m Lg. Quick-Disconnect Cable (Molex Female 2 Pin × Standard Male 2 Pin) | Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 | 0000000 | 000000 |