{"product_id":"creality-extruder-kit-for-k1-models-ender-3-v3-models","title":"Creality Extruder Kit for K1 Models \u0026 Ender-3 V3 Models","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding filament, inconsistent extrusion, or a knocking sound from the toolhead is usually the extruder's dual gears wearing out, not the hotend. It happens gradually, a few hundred hours of filament dragging across the same drive teeth, until one day the grip just is not there anymore. Replace the whole extruder assembly at that point and you are often paying again for a stepper motor that still works perfectly fine, sitting on a gearbox that does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Creality extruder kit without motor, built for the K1, K1 Max, K1C, Ender-3 V3 and Ender-3 V3 Plus, so you replace the worn dual-gear mechanism on its own and reuse the motor already bolted to your printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Creality OEM | Motor Not Included | Dual-Gear Direct Drive | 50N Extrusion Force | Metal Internal Gears | Fits 5 Printer Models | Part 4001020076\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Creality Extruder Kit for K1 Models \u0026amp; Ender-3 V3 Models is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOwners fixing a worn or grinding extruder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gear\"\u003egear\u003c\/a\u003e tooth wears down or the drive gear loses its bite, filament grinds instead of feeding cleanly, and prints under-extrude no matter how you tune the slicer. Swapping in this kit replaces the worn mechanism directly, restoring the 50N grip that clean, consistent feeding depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgraders who already have a working motor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your existing extruder's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stepper_motor\"\u003estepper motor\u003c\/a\u003e still runs fine and only the gearbox has failed, buying a full kit with a second motor is money spent on a part you do not need. This motor-free kit lets you transfer your working motor across and keep the cost of the repair down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint farms and workshops standardising spares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning a mixed fleet of K1-series and Ender-3 V3 printers usually means stocking separate spares for each model, which adds up quickly once you are supporting five or six machines. Because this one extruder kit fits both platforms, it simplifies what a workshop needs to keep on the shelf to turn a worn-out printer around quickly, without a drawer full of near-identical parts for every model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets the Creality Extruder Kit for K1 Models \u0026amp; Ender-3 V3 Models apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMotor-free by design, not a missing part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is sold deliberately without a stepper motor, built for exactly the repair where the gearbox has failed but the motor has not. You transfer your existing motor onto the new mechanism, so the cost and the waste of replacing a part that already works are both avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-gear direct drive with 50N of grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA direct drive dual-gear mechanism grips filament from both sides rather than pinching it against a single idler, delivering 50N of extrusion force that pushes flexible and stiff filaments alike without slipping or chewing through the strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetal gears inside a durable housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal drive gears are metal rather than plastic, which is what actually wears out first on a cheaper extruder. The outer shell is a lightweight, impact-resistant plastic, keeping the assembly light on the toolhead without the gear teeth themselves being the weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne part, five compatible printers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same kit fits the K1, K1 Max, K1C, Ender-3 V3 and Ender-3 V3 Plus, since all five share the same extruder mounting and gear mechanism. On K1-series printers built before the unicorn nozzle update, check your hotend generation first, since older non-unicorn K1 units need a small modification to fit cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCompatible printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eK1, K1 Max, K1C, Ender-3 V3, Ender-3 V3 Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eExtruder type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDual-gear direct drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eExtrusion force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e50N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMotor included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNo, extruder mechanism only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGear material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eShell material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHigh-strength plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSupported filaments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePLA, PETG, ABS, TPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFilament diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDirect replacement, reuses existing stepper motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e4001020076\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCreality (genuine OEM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering, shipping and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis extruder kit ships by courier nationwide from our Centurion and Boksburg stores, reaching anywhere in South Africa on the same delivery network as the rest of our Creality range. As a genuine Creality part, it is covered by the standard accessory warranty, with any claim handled locally rather than through an overseas supplier. If your motor needs replacing too, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-k1-extruder-with-motor\"\u003eCreality K1 Extruder with Motor\u003c\/a\u003e and wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/hot-ends-\u0026amp;-extruders\"\u003ehot ends and extruders\u003c\/a\u003e range are stocked alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the K1 Extruder with Motor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is the extruder mechanism only, with no stepper motor included, built for repairing a worn gearbox on a printer whose motor still works. The K1 Extruder with Motor is the complete assembly, including the motor, for a straight swap when the motor itself has also failed or you are building a spare toolhead from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat filaments can I run through it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-gear mechanism handles \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polylactic_acid\"\u003ePLA\u003c\/a\u003e, PETG, ABS and TPU without modification, since the 50N extrusion force and geometry are built to grip flexible filaments like TPU as confidently as stiffer materials. It is the same feed mechanism Creality fits across the K1 series for exactly this range of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to reuse my old stepper motor, and is that straightforward?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this kit is designed around reusing your existing motor. It unbolts from the old gearbox and bolts onto the new one using the same mounting points, so no rewiring or connector changes are needed as long as the motor itself is undamaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the signs the extruder needs replacing rather than just cleaned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible grinding marks or shaved filament dust around the gears, a clicking or skipping sound during extrusion, and under-extrusion that persists after cleaning and re-tensioning all point to worn gears rather than a simple blockage. If cleaning does not resolve it, the gear teeth themselves have usually worn past the point of gripping reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this covered by local warranty and shipped from stock in South Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As a genuine Creality part sold through 3D Printing Store, it carries the standard accessory warranty and any claim is handled locally rather than through an overseas supplier. It ships from our own stock in Centurion and Boksburg, so you are not waiting weeks on an international order to get a printer back online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Creality","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616556282143,"sku":"CRE726","price":699.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/b5c99b51-372d-4ac6-89cc-57ac9f6c0bdf.jpg?v=1790140430","url":"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-extruder-kit-for-k1-models-ender-3-v3-models","provider":"3D Printing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}