Creality Upgraded MK-8 Metal Feeder Extruder Frame Aluminum Gray Bowden Extruder Drive for Creality Ender 3/3 Pro/3V2/5/5 Plus, CR-10 Series, CR -10S/20/20 Pro 3D Printer

The only thing I wish this product has was the wire retainer clip that the OE part has.

I bought my son the Ender 3 for his birthday and unfortunately, it has had several issues due to the cheap parts that it came with - the stock feeder being the first problem we experienced 48 hours after using it. My son was cranking out prints, barely giving the printer time to rest, when it suddenly stopped feeding. I couldnt figure out why, read lots of articles and watched YouTube videos on how to troubleshoot, but none of the solutions applied. Finally, I figured Id just disassemble the feeder to see if I can see anything - and there it was! The bottom plastic piece was cracked, which wasnt allowing the pulley above to move freely. I ordered this component and its been a perfect solution. It was fairly easy to assemble - it probably took about 15 minutes, and as long as you pay attention to how you took off the old feeder, this feeder mounts in the exact same manner. However, there arent instructions, just an exploded diagram, which is only partially helpful as an installation reference. Since replacing, this component has worked flawlessly - wahoo! For the $12.86 it cost to purchase this part, it is absurd that Crealty doesnt include this as stock on their printers. For $12.86 with free shipping, Crealtys cost to make it has to be $2 or $3.

The extruder feeder is the assembly that pushes filament through the Bowden tube and into the extrusion nozzle. The Ender 3 comes with a plastic extruder feeder. This is perfectly functional for the first month or two of operation. Eventually, this plastic extruder feeder breaks. Before that happens, its a good idea to replace it with an aluminum extruder feeder. This is the official aluminum extruder feeder. It is easy to assemble and comes with instructions. It comes with everything you need to replace the plastic extruder feeder. For best results, however, I highly recommend watching a YouTube video on replacing an extruder feeder. It took me less than 15 minutes to walk through a YouTube demonstration and replace it myself. One thing I noticed fairly qucikly was that the new spring had a high amount of tension. Barring a nozzle clog, this should ensure that all filament gets extracted and retracted at the proper rate. I found that this extruder feeder was overall an excellent replacement. Im glad I spent the time to perform this upgrade.

One of the pieces in this kit is the one I needed, but I got it as an addition. Hey, now I dont struggle putting new filament in. :)))

You can buy a duel gear setup for similar cost, but this does what its intended to do. If youre new and replacing a part, go with this.

This fit and worked amazingly. Had no issues with it functioning and working as it was supposed to.

I like excelent

Surprises all over the place! I was thinking this extruder would be a cheap piece. Its a LOT stronger than it looks. And the new style of the PTFE Tubing capture holds stronger than I thought it would. The Capricorn tubing is really good. This version seems a little stiffer than the other versions I have used. the cutter is perfect, as usual. The wheels are well, wheels But I had one going so It will do the trick! Still cannot figure out what the treaded sleeve is for. This Kit is exactly what the Dr. Ordered, and it all fit like a dream!

Great product and works as intended. Ive been using creality printer for a while and this is one of the best upgrades you can do over the plastic factory one that breaks.

A great product Im glad we bought it!!