Spool holders, on the other hand, may appear to be straightforward. However, not all of them are made equal. Putting your filament on a pipe might work, but there are several ways to make your workflow better with an improved spool holder (filament spool holder). It may hold more spools, relocate your material to a more accessible location, unspool simpler, or even keep it dry.
We’ve compiled a list of the greatest 3D printer spool holders available, based on their quality and price. We’ve discovered the ones that deliver the most value for your money by considering the following criteria:
- Ease of use: Which is the most difficult part of 3D printing for you? Is it the filament, which must be purchased and stored? Is mounting easy? Are there any other features (such as automatic rewind) that make your user experience better?
- Universality: Is it possible to use many spool sizes?
- Moisture protection: Is the resealable material sealed against moisture? This is a must for certain materials like nylon since otherwise, you won’t be able to print them correctly.
12 Best Filament Spool Holders
Simple & Smart
This clever spool holder is a tiny, two-piece construction that requires no hardware or fasteners. Simply print both parts and join them together!
The spool size is somewhat more limited, but your mileage may vary. You may use different spool sizes by swapping out the top component, and many people have modified the file.
Prusa Auto-Rewind
The design of this spool holder relies on gravity to ensure that the filament is wound and there isn’t much slack. The structure includes a variety of 3D printable parts, including a rack-and-pinion mechanism that ensures the spool rises and falls as the filament is pulled. This spool holder, which is compatible with Prusa’s multi-material upgrade (MMU2S), should work with any printer.
A number of the parameters utilized to make this spool holder was provided by the designer, including a 0.2-mm layer height for printing with PET filament. The maker also mentioned that the components used about 355 grams of filament and took roughly 24 hours to complete.
Hanging
The third design is a hanging spool holder intended to be connected to a round rod and hold a filament spool below. The spool holder has two arms and two hooks that should snap together when printed. To prevent the filament strand from unraveling, there are two holes in the armbar piece that you may use to tie off the strand.
Prusa Drybox
The SpoolHands design is similar to this one, but it’s more universal. Rollers in the spool holder at the bottom allow for a wider range of sizes to fit.
You’ll get an easily accessed clasp, a humidity sensor option, a tray for desiccant, and optional wall-mounting like the SpannerHands. It will also work with Prusa’s MMU2S Printer Enclosure V2, which is a plus.
Universal Auto-Rewind
The Vincent Groenhuis designed Universal Auto-Rewind is a spool holder that winds more filament for you – useful if you’re frequently changing filaments. You won’t have to deal with a tangle of material when you unload if that’s the case! It’s one of many common auto-rewinding designs.
The unique 3D printed spring in this spool holder does the rewinding for you. The clutch slipping can be customized to your requirements. If you need one, there is also a filament guide available.
Polybox Edition II
We’ve compiled a list of the best spool holders for 3D printers, with most being printable on your own. If you just want to purchase something, we’ve also included an option for you!
The Polybox Edition II is a spool holder designed to prevent the moisture-loving filament from clogging up. There are glass door trays below the big top tray, tucked out and made with rubber seals on the feed holes to keep away from moisture. The built-in temperature sensor at the front helps you maintain an eye on interior conditions.
SpannerHands System
Another option is the tried-and-true SpannerHands spool system, which is also moisture resistant. Despite the fact that newer versions of SpannerHands have been released, this one is the most user-friendly.
An enclosure for the dust cover and a sachet of desiccant keep the filament clean and dry. Everything is sealed with an easily accessible clasp ahead for rapid filament exchanges. The spool holder comes with a choice of three sizes, so you can use it to store your spools in any combination. You may also mount the spool holder on the wall (as shown above) to free up space on your desk.
Universal Standalone
This is a spool (3D printed) holder that can hold almost all sizes of the spool, from 16.5 to 62.5 mm in diameter. If that isn’t broad enough, it will also accept spool-less filament coils.
The main spindle of the holder spins on its own rollers for unspooling that is free of friction. The filament guide (seen above) guides both 1.75 and 2.85 mm filament, with a built-in cleaning sponge pocket (not shown).
Filler
A unique spool holder that is actually a filler which stands out for its simplicity of installation. It includes bearings for unspooling smoothly and a variety of pre-made attachments to fit a wide range of printers. There are also stand-alone and wall-mounted alternatives for maximum adaptability.
If your filament doesn’t slide freely on this holder, don’t worry. You may also utilize two Fillers as rollers beneath your spool if one isn’t enough.
TUSH
The Spool Hub is our unique spool organizer that holds spools of all sizes in one sleek unit. Its four components simply snap together and hold four 608 bearings, making it simple to fill with rollers aligned with the edge of your spool. The design minimizes setup time and requires minimal spool changing.
When the filament nears its conclusion, it may roll off the spool. However, raising the spool above the printer might help.
Mega Anti-Tangle
The spool’s weight clamps it in place on the holder at four points, keeping the spool in place. Coils of filament are less likely to jump off the side of the spool, resulting in fewer messes and tangles.
It’s been tested on spools with diameters ranging from 145 to 210 mm and widths up to 94 mm. The maximum width isn’t yet established, although it may be higher.
Simple Universal
The Universal Spool Holder, like the TUSH, makes use of rollers beneath the spools. This is a small, thin design that can hold a lot of spool sizes.
Unlike the TUSH, this spool holder will require some additional equipment, such as screws. Its single-body construction, on the other hand, ensures that your spool’s edges won’t be fussy with alignment.
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