10 Meters PTFE Tube
Besides the ID2*OD3mm PTFE Tube 2 Meter Pack, you can get this thicker ID2*OD4mm PTFE Tube for better experience and longer lifespan.
3*5mm F4, PTFE, Teflon Tube.
Filament Guiding in Bowden Extruder Systems:
In Bowden-style 3D printers, a distinct architectural design places the filament drive motor assembly away from the moving print head. This separation necessitates a conduit to guide the filament from the extruder mechanism, typically mounted on the printer's frame, to the hot end where it is melted and extruded to form the three-dimensional object.
PTFE tubing serves this exact purpose, acting as a low-friction channel that facilitates the passage of the filament over a potentially signiů cant distance. The smooth inner surface of the PTFE tube minimizes resistance as the filament is pushed towards the hot end.
This consistent and unimpeded Ų ow of ů lament is paramount for achieving high-quality prints, as any irregularities in the feeding process can lead to defects such as under-extrusion or inconsistent layer formation. The design of Bowden systems, leveraging the properties of PTFE, allows for a lighter print head, which can contribute to faster printing speeds and reduced inertia during direction
changes.
