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    Temperature Sensors for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Temperature Sensors for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Temperature Sensors for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements.
    Temperature sensors measure the temperature of the 3D printer's 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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    Ungrounded Sensors
    -50° C to 285° C
    -58° F to 545° F    		315Copper50 mmFiberglassOne 1-m Lg. Quick-Disconnect Cable (Molex Female 2 Pin × Standard Male 2 Pin)Molex Micro-Fit 3.03714N26000000
    -50° C to 500° C
    -58° F to 932° F    		315304 Stainless Steel
    		2 mFiberglass—Molex Micro-Fit 3.03714N4900000
     
    Non-Bonding Heat Transfer Compounds
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thermal Paste.
    Before installing printer components onto the 3D printer's 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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    0.2SyringeBoron Nitride850° C
    1,562° F    		31.4 W/(m⋅°C) @ 212° FWhiteThree Applicator BrushesAluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium3715N11000000
    1SyringeBoron Nitride850° C
    1,562° F    		31.4 W/(m⋅°C) @ 212° FWhite—Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium3715N1200000
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