Mellow All Metal Hardened Steel DLC Coated K1 Gear Drive For Creality K1/ K1C/K1 Max Extruder
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Upgrade your Creality K1, K1C, or K1 MAX extruder with these premium all-metal hardened steel gear drives featuring advanced DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating for ultimate durability and performance. Engineered from high-grade tool steel and heat-treated to achieve exceptional hardness exceeding HRC60, these precision-machined gears deliver reliable filament feeding even with abrasive engineering materials like carbon fiber, glass fiber, and nylon composites. The revolutionary DLC nano-coating provides diamond-like hardness (HV20000-24000) combined with graphite-like lubricity, resulting in minimal friction and extended service life.
Say goodbye to worn plastic gears and unreliable extrusion with this professional-grade upgrade that ensures consistent filament feeding during high-speed printing up to 600mm/s. The dual-gear design with precision CNC-turned shoulder screws provides superior grip and torque transmission, eliminating slippage and under-extrusion issues. Compatible with all filament types from basic PLA to advanced engineering materials, these hardened steel gears maintain dimensional accuracy and smooth operation through thousands of print hours, making them essential for serious makers and professional applications.
Key Features:
Advanced DLC Nano-Coating: Revolutionary Diamond-Like Carbon coating delivers exceptional surface hardness (HV20000-24000) with ultra-low friction coefficient, providing diamond hardness with graphite lubricity for smooth, wear-resistant operation.
Superior Tool Steel Construction: Precision-machined from high-grade tool steel and heat-treated to exceed HRC60 hardness, ensuring maximum durability and resistance to wear from abrasive filaments like carbon fiber and glass fiber composites.
Engineering Filament Ready: Specifically designed to handle demanding materials including PLA-CF, PA-CF, PETG-CF, nylon, PC, and other abrasive engineering filaments that quickly destroy standard plastic gears.
Precision Dual-Gear System: Matched gear set with precision-ground teeth provides consistent 15KG+ extrusion force and eliminates slippage, ensuring reliable filament feeding during high-speed printing and multi-material applications.
CNC Precision Components: Includes precision CNC-turned shoulder screws with higher accuracy than original components, ensuring proper gear alignment and optimal performance throughout the extruder assembly.
Universal K1 Series Compatibility: Direct drop-in replacement for Creality K1, K1C, and K1 MAX extruders with no firmware modifications required - also compatible with Ender 3 V3 and V3 Plus models.
Specifications:
Compatibility: Creality K1, K1C, K1 MAX, Ender 3 V3, Ender 3 V3 Plus
Material: High-grade tool steel with DLC nano-coating
Hardness: Base material >HRC60, DLC coating HV20000-24000
Surface Treatment: Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) nano-coating
Gear Type: Dual-gear drive system with precision-ground teeth
Extrusion Force: 15KG+ driving force capacity
Filament Compatibility: 1.75mm - PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, PC, Nylon, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PETG-CF, Glass Fiber composites
Temperature Rating: Suitable for high-temperature printing up to 300°C+
Installation: Direct replacement, no modifications required
Package Contents: 2x DLC-coated hardened steel drive gears, 2x precision CNC shoulder screws
Weight: Approximately 20g per set
Maintenance: Periodic lubrication recommended for optimal performance with hardened steel components
