Finding the best hot end insulation suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.

Finding the best hot end insulation suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.

Best hot end insulation

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Official Creality 3D Hotend Silicone Sock Set of Three and Creality Sticker for Ender 3 CR-10 CR-10S Official Creality 3D Hotend Silicone Sock Set of Three and Creality Sticker for Ender 3 CR-10 CR-10S
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WAHHING 10PCS 2mm thick heating block cotton For 3D printer hotend nozzle heat insulation WAHHING 10PCS 2mm thick heating block cotton For 3D printer hotend nozzle heat insulation
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YOTINO 10Pcs 3mm Thick Heating Block Cotton 0.24in x 108ft Polyimide Adhesive Kapton Tape for Makerbot 3D Printer Hotend Nozzle YOTINO 10Pcs 3mm Thick Heating Block Cotton 0.24in x 108ft Polyimide Adhesive Kapton Tape for Makerbot 3D Printer Hotend Nozzle
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[Gulfcoast Robotics] 3 PCS x Thermal Protection Silicone Sock for V6 3D printer Extruder Hotend. [Gulfcoast Robotics] 3 PCS x Thermal Protection Silicone Sock for V6 3D printer Extruder Hotend.
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CCTREE 15PCS 3D Printer Heating Block Cotton with Kapton Tape Hotend Nozzle Heat Insulation Cotton for Ultimaker/Makerbot/Creality CR-10 CCTREE 15PCS 3D Printer Heating Block Cotton with Kapton Tape Hotend Nozzle Heat Insulation Cotton for Ultimaker/Makerbot/Creality CR-10
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CCTREE 3D Printer Heater Block Silicone Cover MK7/MK8/MK9 Hotend For Creality CR-10,10S,S4,S5 Anet A8 CCTREE 3D Printer Heater Block Silicone Cover MK7/MK8/MK9 Hotend For Creality CR-10,10S,S4,S5 Anet A8
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BronaGrand 10PCS 2mm thick heating block cotton For 3D printer hotend nozzle heat insulation BronaGrand 10PCS 2mm thick heating block cotton For 3D printer hotend nozzle heat insulation
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Kweiny Heat Insulation Cotton and PTFE High Temp Tape for 3D Printer Makerbot Hotend Heater Block | 10PCS Cotton and A Roll of Tape for Extruder Parts Tool Kit Kweiny Heat Insulation Cotton and PTFE High Temp Tape for 3D Printer Makerbot Hotend Heater Block | 10PCS Cotton and A Roll of Tape for Extruder Parts Tool Kit
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3D Printer Heater Block Silicone Cover MK7/MK8/MK9 Hotend Compatible with Creality CR-10,10S,S4,S5,Ender 3, ANET A8 Pack of 2 (Blue) 3D Printer Heater Block Silicone Cover MK7/MK8/MK9 Hotend Compatible with Creality CR-10,10S,S4,S5,Ender 3, ANET A8 Pack of 2 (Blue)
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HWA KUNG 2pcs Heated Bed Foil Self-Adhesive Insulation Cotton Mat 300mmx300mm Waterproof Thermal Insulation Mat for 3D Printer Heatbed Parts Compatible with CR-10 Reprap Ultimaker Makerbot,Black HWA KUNG 2pcs Heated Bed Foil Self-Adhesive Insulation Cotton Mat 300mmx300mm Waterproof Thermal Insulation Mat for 3D Printer Heatbed Parts Compatible with CR-10 Reprap Ultimaker Makerbot,Black
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1. Official Creality 3D Hotend Silicone Sock Set of Three and Creality Sticker for Ender 3 CR-10 CR-10S

Feature

This is a great replacement for the easily worn and torn kapton tape and heat resistant cotton that come with most 3D printers. This silicone sock is much more durable and functional when compared to typical stock soloutions for hotend insulation.
This Creality 3D hotend sock will greatly help to stabalize the temperature of the hotend regardless of the surrounding environment temperatures.
Hotend Socks can be used to quickly heat the hotend to a desired temperature as the structure of the silicone inside the sock prevents heat from escaping quickly.
With this sock you can safely print more exotic materials such as PETG at higher temperatures while also using the cooling fans at full speed. Actively keeping the hotend very hot and cooling the PETG much quicker before it is laid onto the hotbed can help with success rates on more prints.
This package also contains a Creality brand sticker for proud display on your printer or anywhere else. We are the official creality 3D Amazon store. Any accessories in our store have been extensively tested on all Creality brand products.

Description

This is the official Creality 3D Hotend Sock and sticker pack. The newest trend in 3D printing, hotend socks, help to keep hotend temperatures from fluctuating and therefore improving print quality. We have developed a high-temperature silicone sock designed to work well with all Creality 3D printers. Use this sock to help manage hotend temperature while cooling fans operate at high speeds cooling filaments that require a much higher extrusion temperature. This hotend sock will improve success rates on prints with these types of exotic filaments as well as reduce effects of heat radiation from the hotend onto smaller models which might be more sensitive to such heat fluctuations.

2. WAHHING 10PCS 2mm thick heating block cotton For 3D printer hotend nozzle heat insulation

Feature

Recommend Safe Working Temperature : 300C
You can Punch Holes or Cut fit size to the cotton.
Heat preservation, keep heater block and consumable work better.
Size: 3.35in/85mm x 0.8in/20mm x 0.08in/2mm (+/-0.05in)
Package: 10 pcs * WAHHING heater block cottons.

Description

Description
WAHHING Heating Block Cotton is manufactured from ceramic fiber paper and High Temperature Film as main raw material.

Important Safety Guide
WAHHING Heater Block Cotton Safe working temperature: 300C
This Heater Block Cotton in normal working, may be appear some slight smoke,
and the color will turn into dark brown and black is normal, it will not burn! please feel relieved to use!
Must pay attention to the Safe working temperature of the 3D printer's consumable and accessories, May cause high temperature hazards!!
PLA (190C-230C)
ABS (230C-250C)
Heater Block Cotton(300C)

WARNING!!
Keep away from children.
Please read your 3D printer manual carefully before installing and using it.
3D printer replacement parts, Always shut off power to the circuit before starting installation work.
This product is Designed for 3D printers, don't use it outdoor and shut off power before starting installation work.
3D printer accessories temperature can be very high, pay attention to safety!
Due to the variety of possible end-uses, it is ultimately the responsibility of the customer to determine a product's suitability for a particular application.

3. YOTINO 10Pcs 3mm Thick Heating Block Cotton 0.24in x 108ft Polyimide Adhesive Kapton Tape for Makerbot 3D Printer Hotend Nozzle

Feature

- 3mm heat insulation cotton used for 3D printer nozzle heat preservation, keeping the printer heating evenly and work better, improving the quality of the printed matter, save electricity
- Heating block cotton and Kapton tape are used on megathermal hotend nozzle, short term resistance to temperature 300 degrees Celsius (572 Fahrenheit ), long term resistance to temperature 180 degrees Celsius (356 Fahrenheit )
- Heating insulation cotton fits for all 3D printer extruder heater block offered from MK7 MK8 Makerbot RepRap , etc.
- Cotton made from ceramic fiber and high temperature film, adhesive tape made from Polyimide
- Cutting the cotton into the proper size and holes as needed, and then use Polyimide tape to firmly stick together

Description

YOTINO Heating Block Cotton and Polyimide Adhesive High Temp Kapton Tape

Specification
Material: cotton and Polyimide
Heat insulation cotton: Length 70mm/2.76in, width 20mm/0.79in, thickness 3mm/0.12in
Polyimide high temp tape: Total length 30M/108ft, width 6mm/0.24in
Feature: heat preservation

Package Included
10PCS x heating block cotton
1 PCS x Kapton Tape

NOTE
1. Small parts, keep away from children
2.After replacing the nozzle, recalibrate the distance between the print head and the print plate to ensure the quality of the printed parts
3. The surface temperature of the 3D printer may be very high, being careful not to touch the heating element to prevent injury
4. Do not run the device unattended when the 3D printer is initially running

4. [Gulfcoast Robotics] 3 PCS x Thermal Protection Silicone Sock for V6 3D printer Extruder Hotend.

Feature

Compatible with E3D V6 hotends and clones WITHOUT cartridge thermistor (prior to 2018 V6 versions)
Designed and manufactured by Gulfocast Robotics. USA Company
Perfect fit, will not came off or get loose. Very long lifespan.

Description

These socks will keep your nozzle clean and free of burnt on blackened plastic. Perfect solution for 3D Printer's V6 hotend. Socks are of silicone rubber capable to withstand highest temperatures.

Silicone sock features:

Compatible with large number of V6 cloned hotends, and original E3D V6 hotends WITHOUT cartridge thermistor.
Durable and capable of working long time without replacement, will not get loose or come off.
Helps to stabilize printing temperature and reduces heat radiation.
Faster heat-up.
Cleaner heater block.
Safe to touch when heated up, will not burn your fingers.

Package contents:

3 x Hotend Silicone Sock.

5. CCTREE 15PCS 3D Printer Heating Block Cotton with Kapton Tape Hotend Nozzle Heat Insulation Cotton for Ultimaker/Makerbot/Creality CR-10

Feature

Heat preservation, keep the printer heating evenly and work better
You can Punch Holes or Cut fit size to the cotton.
Recommend Safe Working Temperature : 300C
Cotton Size: 70mm x 20mm x 2mm Kapton:Width 6mm, Lenght:33M
Package including:15PCS x 2mm heating block cotton + 1PCS x 6mm Kapton Tape

Description

Specification
Material: cotton
Cotton Size: 70mm x 20mm x 2mm
Kapton:Width 6mm, Lenght:33M
Feature: heat preservation

Note: this product only suitable for 3D printer using indoors

Attention: Small parts, keep away from children

Package including:
15PCS x 2mm heating block cotton
1PCS x6mm Kapton Tape


WARNING!!
1.3D printer replacement parts, Always shut off power to the circuit before starting installation work.
2.The surface temperature of the 3D printer might be high, and be careful not to touch the heating element to prevent injury.
3.3D printer initial operation, Do not run the equipment Unattended state.
4.When printing with a PLA(190C-230C) or ABS(230C-250C)consumable, if the temperature sensor and other accessories fail, it may cause high temperature hazards. Do not run the equipment Unattended state.
5.To ensure the users will use the product safely and properly, Please read your 3D printer manual first and follow the instructions step by step before using the product.
6.Due to the variety of possible end-uses, it is ultimately the responsibility of the customer to determine a product's suitability for a particular application.

6. CCTREE 3D Printer Heater Block Silicone Cover MK7/MK8/MK9 Hotend For Creality CR-10,10S,S4,S5 Anet A8

Feature

Made of non-stick silicone material
Helps to keep the hotend temperature extremely stable.
Can extend the life of the heater block and extruder by keeping it cleaner.
High temperature resistance: 280.
Professional for 3D printer extruder.

Description

Materil:Silicone

Color: coffee

Item Weight: 2g

Item Size: 22 x 22 x 15mm/ 0.66 * 0.66 * 0.6in (approx.)


Package List:
3 x Silicone Cover

7. BronaGrand 10PCS 2mm thick heating block cotton For 3D printer hotend nozzle heat insulation

Feature

Package:10pcs x WAHHING heating block cottons.
You can design a suitable size to make a hole of the cotton.
Ceramic Fiber Paper Refractory Cotton.
Temperature limitation: 900.
Size: 75mm x 21mm x 2mm (+/-0.2mm).

Description

Feature:
This great replacement for when the old ceramic tape wears out. It is used for 3D printer nozzle keeping warm.
The heating insulation cotton is made from heat-resistant ceramic fiber.
the product sizes can be customized according to customer needs.
the benefit for keeping the key parts of the 3D printer - heating aluminum block warm, is making the internal temperature flat, saving power,and energy.


Size: 75mm*21*2mm +/-0.2mm;

What You Get:10 x 3d printer heating block cottons;

Safety Guide:
Keep away from small children.
This products are only suitable for 3D printer use indoors.
Please read your use guideline of the 3D printer manual carefully before installing and using it.
<3D printer consumable: PLA (190C-230C) or ABS (230C-250C)>

WARNING!!
3D printer replacement parts, Always shut off power to the circuit before starting installation work.
The surface temperature of the 3D printer might be high, and be careful not to touch the heating element to prevent injury.
3D printer initial operation, Do not run the equipment Unattended state.
When printing with a PLA(190C-230C) or ABS(230C-250C)consumable, if the temperature sensor and other accessories fail, it may cause high temperature hazards. Do not run the equipment Unattended state.
To ensure the users will use the product safely and properly, Please read your 3D printer manual first and follow the instructions step by step before using the product.
Due to the variety of possible end-uses, it is ultimately the responsibility of the customer to determine a product's suitability for a particular application.

8. Kweiny Heat Insulation Cotton and PTFE High Temp Tape for 3D Printer Makerbot Hotend Heater Block | 10PCS Cotton and A Roll of Tape for Extruder Parts Tool Kit

Feature

Compatibility: Matches all 3D print extruder heater block offered from E3D Makerbot, MK8 Makerbot RepRap , etc.
High temperature resistance: Both PTFE tape and heat insulation cotton, short term resistance to temperature 260 degrees Celsius (500 Fahrenheit ), long term resistance to temperature 300 degrees Celsius (572 Fahrenheit )
Function: Keep heater block temperature constant, so that improving the quality of the printed matter, save electricity and prolong the service life of heater and temp sensor
Use-method: You can cut cotton into the right size and hole according to your needs, then stick it firmly with PTFE tape. 5 sides of heater can be wrapped up in cotton, except the surface installed heater wire, but you just need to use 1 piece cotton. You can also use PTFE tape to stick any other parts on your 3D printer
Material: The heating insulation cotton is made from heat resistant ceramic fiber, the tape is made from PTFE

Description

Notice:
1. After replace the nozzle, Please recalibrate the distance between nozzle and build plate to ensure the quality of print parts;
2. Please do not use flame to test their heat resistance, because the flame's temperature is much higher than 300 degrees Celsius (572 Fahrenheit ).

Size:
Heat insulation cotton: Length 80mm/3.15in, width 20mm/0.78in, thickness 2mm;
PTFE high temp tape: Total length 10m/32.8ft, width 8mm, thickness 0.13mm

package including:
10PCS heat insulation cotton;
One Roll of PTFE High Temp Tape

9. 3D Printer Heater Block Silicone Cover MK7/MK8/MK9 Hotend Compatible with Creality CR-10,10S,S4,S5,Ender 3, ANET A8 Pack of 2 (Blue)

Feature

Non-stick silicone, your print head will stay clean and this will prevent the filament from sticking to the heater block or spout.
Can offer a huge boost in temperature stability, especially if you use high flow of cooling air around the nozzle to cool the print. Actually it boost the ability to print large bosses and bridges all while keeping the hotend temperature extremely stable.
Very useful silicone socks: will keep your heater block clean and free from burnt and blackened plastic.They not only keep the beaker clean, but also keep heat inside the hotend and off your print.
Made of a heat-resistant, non-stick silicone material that will repel build-up from molten plastic. This really helps with sticky materials like Co-Polyesters and filled with materials that you would like to build into nozzles.
The sock also acts as an insulator for the print head. It will reduce heat over time and help maintain a constant temperature during printing.

Description

Specification:
Application: MK7/8/9 Heater Aluminum Block
Material: Silicone
Net weight: about 3g
Use: Anti scald, protect the heating block
High temperaturesistance: 280 degree

NOTE:
Please allow 1-3mm differs due to manual measurement.
If you have any question, please feel free to contact us

10. HWA KUNG 2pcs Heated Bed Foil Self-Adhesive Insulation Cotton Mat 300mmx300mm Waterproof Thermal Insulation Mat for 3D Printer Heatbed Parts Compatible with CR-10 Reprap Ultimaker Makerbot,Black

Feature

Suitable temperature: - 50 to 150 (-58~302)
Advantage:soft, cold-resistant, heat-resistant, waterproof, low thermal conductivity, shock absorption, sound absorption, etc.
This sheets can be easily cut down to desired size by scoring with a utility knife.
Self-adhesive insulation Foil is is directly pressed from aluminum, very high ignition point, Non-toxic and tasteless, high anti-blasting performance and strong puncture and tear resistance, good heat sealing performance.
3D printer heating bed heat insulation and noise blocking accessoriesapply to 3D printer heated bed, aluminum substrate, PCB hot bed, silicone hot bed bottom

Description

HWA KUNG 2pcs 3D Printer Heated Bed Foil Self-Adhesive Insulation Cotton Mat

Parameter:
Size:300mmx300mm11.81x11.81in
Colour:silver surfaceinternal black
Thickness:about 10mm
Weight:122g

Advantage:
Soft, cold-resistant, heat-resistant, waterproof, low thermal conductivity, shock absorption, sound absorption, etc.

Packing list:
2pcs x Heated Bed Insulation Cotton

Conclusion

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