{"product_id":"creality-heated-bed-kit-for-k1-max-k1-max-2025","title":"Creality Heated Bed Kit for K1 Max, K1 Max 2025","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour K1 Max stops forty minutes into a long ABS job and Klipper reports that the bed heater is not heating at the expected rate. Or the thermistor reading jumps around, or one corner never gets warm enough to hold the first layer. On a machine with a 300 x 300 mm build area, a failing heated bed takes the whole printer out of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genuine Creality K1 Max Heated Bed Kit replaces the complete factory hotbed in one piece. It arrives pre-assembled with its heater, thermistor and cable, built to the same specification as the part that left the factory in your printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a K1 Max heated bed that reaches temperature, holds it evenly and gets you back to printing without guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Creality part 4001040055 | Fits K1 Max and K1 Max 2025 | 1000 W AC heater | 315 x 310 mm aluminium alloy bed | Up to 100°C | 60°C in about 90 seconds | Pre-assembled with thermistor and cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Creality K1 Max Heated Bed Kit is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe K1 Max owner with a bed that will not heat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou bought a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-k1-max-3d-printer\"\u003eCreality K1 Max\u003c\/a\u003e for its size and speed, and now a heater or thermistor fault has grounded it. This kit is the direct replacement: same dimensions, same connectors, same heater rating. There is no firmware editing and no rewiring of custom parts. Swap the bed, run the printer's self-test, and you can be printing a full-plate batch of PETG brackets the same evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe small print farm operator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen one of six printers is down, you lose a sixth of your capacity and your lead times slip. Keeping a spare K1 Max heated bed on the shelf turns a week-long wait into a short bench job. Because it is the genuine part, the replacement bed behaves exactly like the others in your fleet, so your sliced profiles, bed temperatures and first-layer settings carry over unchanged. One swap and that machine is back running overnight production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe prototyping engineer printing ABS and ASA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineering materials such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Acrylonitrile_butadiene_styrene\"\u003eABS\u003c\/a\u003e and ASA need a bed at 90°C to 100°C for the full length of a print, or the corners lift. A tired heater that cannot hold temperature shows up as warped housings and failed fit checks. A new 1000 W bed restores the heating headroom the K1 Max was designed with, so a 280 mm ABS enclosure panel prints flat again inside the heated chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets the K1 Max Heated Bed Kit apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA factory-matched part, so the printer behaves like it did on day one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Creality part number 4001040055, listed in Creality's own K1 Max parts list and shared by the K1 Max 2025. That matters more than it sounds. The K1 Max runs Creality OS, which is built on Klipper firmware, and its bed temperature control is tuned to the resistance of the factory heater and the curve of the factory \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thermistor\"\u003ethermistor\u003c\/a\u003e. An exact replacement keeps those values valid, so temperature readings stay accurate and the heater control loop stays stable. You avoid the trial and error that comes with aftermarket beds of unknown specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1000 watts of mains heat for a 300 mm build area\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the 24 V beds on smaller printers, the K1 Max heated bed runs directly on mains AC, switched by a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solid-state_relay\"\u003esolid-state relay\u003c\/a\u003e on the printer. The 1000 W rating is what lets a 315 x 310 mm aluminium alloy plate reach 60°C in roughly 90 seconds and climb to its 100°C maximum without stalling. The aluminium spreads that heat across the surface, which is why the whole plate, corners included, holds the temperature your slicer asks for. The kit is rated for 110 V and 220 V AC, so it runs on standard South African 230 V supply through the printer's own power inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-assembled, so the swap is a bench job, not a project\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bed arrives as a complete assembly with the heater bonded in place and the thermistor and cable harness already fitted. You do not have to attach heater pads or crimp connectors. The general process is to switch off and unplug the printer, remove the build plate, disconnect the bed harness, unbolt the old bed, fit the new one and reconnect. Then run the printer's self-test and a fresh auto-levelling cycle. Because the heater carries mains voltage, always disconnect the power cord before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe K1 bed will not fit, and here is why\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreality sells separate heated beds for each K1 model, and they are not interchangeable. The table below compares the options owners most often ask us about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eHeater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality K1 Max Heated Bed Kit (this part)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eK1 Max, K1 Max 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e315 x 310 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e1000 W, 110\/220 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eGenuine factory specification, up to 100°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality K1 Heated Bed Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eK1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e235 x 235 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e280 W, 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eWrong size and voltage for the K1 Max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eAftermarket graphite bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eK1 Max (modified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eK1 Max footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eAbout 1100 W, AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eHigher temperature, may need a relay upgrade and firmware changes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications: K1 Max heated bed kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eMaximum bed temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e100°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eHeat-up time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eAbout 90 seconds to 60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eBuild surface area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e315 x 310 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eSuited materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003ePLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU and fibre-filled blends within the printer's limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e4001040055\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eStore SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCRE733\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eBed material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eAluminium alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003ePre-assembled hotbed with heater, thermistor and cable harness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eFlexible build plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNot included, sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCompatible printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality K1 Max, Creality K1 Max 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNot compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality K1, K1C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eFirmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eWorks with the printer's standard Creality OS (Klipper-based), no changes required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCalibration after fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003ePrinter self-test and auto-levelling cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e1,685 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eGross weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e2,198 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003ePacking size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e365 x 345 x 45 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eHeater power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e1000 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eRated voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e110 V \/ 220 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eHeater switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eVia the printer's solid-state relay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering, shipping and support for your K1 Max heated bed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver the K1 Max Heated Bed Kit by courier to any address in South Africa, or you can collect from our Centurion and Boksburg stores. Warranty claims are handled locally by our team, not sent offshore, and our technicians can help you diagnose whether the fault is the bed, the cable or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-k1-k1c-k1-max-leveling-board\"\u003elevelling board\u003c\/a\u003e. Replacement build plates, filament and other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/3D-Printer-Spare-Parts+Creality\"\u003eCreality spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e ship from local stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the K1 Max heated bed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the Creality K1 heated bed on my K1 Max?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the K1 bed does not fit the K1 Max. The K1 uses a 235 x 235 mm bed with a 24 V, 280 W heater, while the K1 Max needs this 315 x 310 mm bed with a 1000 W mains heater. The mounting, wiring and control are all different. This kit is the correct part for both the original K1 Max and the K1 Max 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the K1 Max heated bed print ABS and ASA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the bed reaches 100°C, which covers ABS, ASA and PETG as well as PLA and TPU. For best results with ABS, keep the enclosure door and lid closed and let the chamber warm up before the first layer. Pair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-k1-max-pei-build-plate-kit-rough-version\"\u003etextured PEI build plate\u003c\/a\u003e, since \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polyetherimide\"\u003ePEI\u003c\/a\u003e gives reliable adhesion at these temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to replace the K1 Max heated bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost owners comfortable with hex keys and connectors finish the swap in about an hour. The bed is pre-assembled, so the work is mechanical: disconnect the harness, unbolt the old bed, fit the new one and reconnect. Finish with the printer's self-test and an auto-levelling run before your first print. Always unplug the printer first, because the heater runs on mains voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a K1 Max heated bed last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heated bed has no fixed service interval and often lasts the life of the printer. Most failures come from cable fatigue near the strain relief, a damaged thermistor or a heater fault after years of thermal cycling. Inspect the bed harness when you clean the printer, and keep the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-k1-max-build-plate\"\u003ebuild plate\u003c\/a\u003e clean so you are not tempted to push bed temperatures higher than needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there local warranty support in South Africa for this part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the kit is covered by local warranty handled directly by 3D Printing Store. If you suspect a fault, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/pages\/submit-technical-support-ticket\"\u003esubmit a technical support ticket\u003c\/a\u003e and our team will help you confirm whether the bed is the cause before you replace anything. The kit does not need a plug, as it draws power through the printer's own inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Creality","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616561295647,"sku":"CRE733","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/eb0acce5-5335-48e1-8f51-e720028e6420.jpg?v=1790148351","url":"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-heated-bed-kit-for-k1-max-k1-max-2025","provider":"3D Printing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}