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    3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements. Volcano.

    Volcano

    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.
    Select a heating element with a voltage and extrusion type that match your printer.
    Volcano—Volcano heating elements can print twice as fast as V6 and Mosquito styles. They fit nozzles with large openings, which allow more filament to flow through and result in a faster, stronger print. They come fully assembled, so setup is quick and error free.
    For Direct Feed Extrusions—In printers with a direct feed, the extruder is attached to the heating element, feeding filament directly into it.
    For Tube Feed Extrusions—Tube feed extruders, also known as Bowden extruders, are mounted to the frame and pass filament through a tube to the heating element. Heating elements for tube feed printers come with tubing and a fitting that attaches to the extruder.
    12V DC
    24V DC
    For Extrusion
    Type
    For Filament
    Dia., mm
    Nozzle Opening
    Dia., mm
    Max.
    Temp.
    Insertion Heater
    Wattage, W
    Heating Block
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Volcano
    Direct Feed1.750.8285° C
    545° F    		30AluminumOne 1-m Lg. Quick-Disconnect Cable for Temperature Sensor (Molex Female 2 Pin × Standard Male 2 Pin), Silicone Rubber Protective Cover3714N150000003714N16000000
    Direct Feed2.850.8285° C
    545° F    		30AluminumOne 1-m Lg. Quick-Disconnect Cable for Temperature Sensor (Molex Female 2 Pin × Standard Male 2 Pin), Silicone Rubber Protective Cover3714N1900000———0
    Tube Feed1.750.8285° C
    545° F    		30AluminumOne 1-m Lg. Quick-Disconnect Cable for Temperature Sensor (Molex Female 2 Pin × Standard Male 2 Pin), Silicone Rubber Protective Cover3714N17000003714N1800000
    Tube Feed2.850.8285° C
    545° F    		30AluminumOne 1-m Lg. Quick-Disconnect Cable for Temperature Sensor (Molex Female 2 Pin × Standard Male 2 Pin), Silicone Rubber Protective Cover3714N22000003714N2300000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements
    Protective Covers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Covers for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements. Volcano.

    Volcano

    Shield your 3D printer's heating element, or hotend, from sticky filament buildup with these nonstick silicone covers. By repelling plastic and keeping the heating block clean, they increase the heating block's life and prevent stuck filament from dripping off and ruining prints.
    Silicone is heat resistant, so these covers also insulate the heating block. An insulated heating block means more consistent extrusion temperatures and therefore better prints. The silicone also keeps heat away from the printed part to prevent it from warping.
    Also known as socks, these covers are just as easy to put on and take off—slide on to install and peel off to remove.
    Covers for heating block and nozzle protect the nozzle from PETG and other particularly sticky materials, which can gum up the nozzle. The material that surrounds the nozzle is very thin, though, so these covers wear out faster than covers that only protect the block.
    Trade
    Name
    Max.
    Temp.
    Mount
    Type
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Covers Heating Block
    Volcano285° C
    545° F    		Slide OnSilicone Rubber
    		Orange33716N13000000
     
    Replacement Cooling Fans
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Equipment-Cooling Fans.
    Overall
    For 3D Printer
    Part Mfr./Brand
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Airflow,
    ft³/min
    Volume (Sound),
    dBA
    Current,
    amp
    Frame
    Material
    Blade
    Material
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Mounting Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    12V DC—2-Pin Pin-and-Housing Connector (Male Connection)
    V6, Volcano1.18" (30 mm)1.18" (30 mm)0.39" (10 mm)435.60.15PlasticPlasticNo0.12" (3 mm)1939K131000000
     
    24V DC—2-Pin Pin-and-Housing Connector (Male Connection)
    V6, Volcano1.18" (30 mm)1.18" (30 mm)0.39" (10 mm)435.60.08PlasticPlasticNo0.12" (3 mm)1939K13200000
     

    Filament Guides for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements

    Image of Product. Filament Guide for V6 and Volcano Heating Elements. Front orientation. Filament Guides for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements. Volcano, V6.

    Filament

    Guide

    for V6

    and

    Volcano

    Heating

    Elements

    Filament guides hold the filament as it melts in the heating block and moves toward the nozzle. Also known as heat breaks, they transition the filament from the cool area of the heat sink to the heating block.
    Thread
    For Filament
    Dia., mm
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Size
    Material
    Each
    V6, Volcano
    1.75225M6 × 1 mmStainless Steel
    		3714N32000000
    2.85255M6 × 1 mmStainless Steel
    		3714N3300000
     

    Protective Covers for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Covers for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements. Volcano.

    Volcano

    Shield your 3D printer's heating element, or hotend, from sticky filament buildup with these nonstick silicone covers. By repelling plastic and keeping the heating block clean, they increase the heating block's life and prevent stuck filament from dripping off and ruining prints.
    Also known as socks, these covers are just as easy to put on and take off—slide on to install and peel off to remove.
    Silicone Rubber—Silicone rubber is heat resistant, so these covers also insulate the heating block. An insulated heating block means more consistent extrusion temperatures and therefore better prints. The silicone rubber also keeps heat away from the printed part to prevent it from warping.
    Trade
    Name
    Max.
    Temp.
    Mount
    Type
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Covers Heating Block
    Volcano285° C
    545° F    		Slide OnSilicone Rubber
    		Orange33716N13000000
     

    Heating Blocks for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Heating Blocks for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heating Blocks for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements. Volcano.

    Volcano

    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. Made of metal, heating blocks disperse heat from an insertion heater to evenly melt filament as it passes through. They also hold the temperature sensor and join the filament guide to the nozzle, making them an important connection point between parts of the heating element.
    Aluminum—Aluminum is the standard material for heating blocks, which works with V6 and Volcano heating elements.
    For Nozzle
    Thread
    For
    Insertion Heater
    For Filament
    Guide Thread
    For Nozzle Opening Dia., mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Size
    Max.
    Temp.
    Cartridge
    Dia., mm
    Orientation
    For Temp. Sensor
    Cartridge Dia., mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Size
    Material
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Volcano
    0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1, 1.214.5M6 × 1 mm285° C
    545° F    		6Parallel to Nozzle35M6 × 1 mmAluminumYes3714N25000000
     
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