{"product_id":"modular-spool-holder-with-ptfe-filament-guides","title":"Modular Spool Holder with PTFE Filament Guides","description":"\u003cp\u003eA functional, low-friction spool holder system designed specifically for active filament feeding. Unlike standard modular frames intended for storage, this model incorporates snap-in PTFE rollers and integrated guidance paths to ensure a smooth experience during loading and printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUses only 49g of filament and prints in ~70mins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Friction PTFE Rollers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses 7cm PTFE tube segments as the contact point for the spool. This creates an optimal level of friction, enabling the spool to roll freely without rotating further than necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Filament Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features built-in PTFE tube guides at the front and base, simulating an AMS-style loading path for easy feeding to the toolhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Modular Linking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes dedicated locking clips to bridge multiple holders, ensuring stability when used in parallel for multi-material setups (e.g., AMS, BMCU or manual swaps).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpool Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fits most 0.5kg to 1kg plastic and cardboard spools up to a width of 65mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a version available without the PTFE tube path (still includes PTFE rollers).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard PTFE tubing (4mm OD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 14cm for rollers, plus additional length for the feed path (approx. 40cm depending on setup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be bought online for ~10€ for 4m \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized image-style-align-center\" style=\"width: 75%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/1684401\/rich_content\/b5433f81-e4a7-4f7d-a7be-2939f34adb7b\/thumbs\/cover\/800x432\/jpg\/img_20260412_115321-crop.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the spool holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut two 7 cm (2.75 in) PTFE segments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress PTFE ends into the cutout, then snap the center down to secure the segment in place. Repeat for the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized image-style-align-center\" style=\"width: 75%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/1684401\/rich_content\/459e618a-a47c-4e79-9cce-7e7c03f7d27e\/ptfe-roller.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread your long PTFE tube through the bottom guides toward the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend and snap the tube into the front guide. Push from the back until the tube protrudes ~3 cm (1.2 in) from the exit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the tube forward into the front notch to clamp it securely in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width: 75%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/1684401\/rich_content\/e6684c4d-1bae-464e-8900-1bef6c1e8241\/filament-loading.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the model is optimized for functionality and rigidity, \u003cbr\u003eit is recommended to use the following settings:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.28mm layer height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.6mm layer width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArachne wall generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eat least 3 top\/bottom shell layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model is heavily inspired by Idea Labs \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/1876249-modular-spool-holder\"\u003eModular Spool Holder\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eIf you are searching for a filament storage solution, i can most definitely recommend their model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChange Log\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e[17.06.26] - adds version without PTFE tube path\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by PenguinPrototypes on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67372421972272,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_b925d408-41e8-4e8c-ae16-379ec5c1d106.png?v=1784124721","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/modular-spool-holder-with-ptfe-filament-guides","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}