VESCONITE 3D PRINTER BUSHINGS

3D printer users report a phenomenon called “dimpling and pimpling” when a rod becomes
non-uniform. This phenomenon is caused by the rod slightly lifting on one side and slightly
tilting on the other side as the extruder head moves from one side to the other. This is typically a result of wear to the rod.

3D printer users report that this phenomenon is eliminated when Vesconite Hilube bushings are introduced. Vesconite Hilube is a highly advanced bearing material in the Vesconite range, particularly suited to operating in wet conditions, including pump and marine applications. Combining low friction and low wear properties, Vesconite Hilube performs exceptionally well under difficult operating conditions.

“Many thanks for the bearings. It turns out that the bearings that I had fitted from your company several years ago were hardly worn at all; however, I did fit the new bearings anyway. I was very happy with your service.”

A UK 3D hobbyist

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BENEFITS FOR 3D PRINTERS

Noise reduction
Tight running clearance for improved printed parts
Self-lubricating
Low friction
Shaft friendly
Custom sizing available
Layering improves

STANDARD AND CUSTOM SIZES

Vesconite Bearings offers the full LM (Linear Motion) range of ball bearing replacements across a wide range of printers.

Vesconite Bearings also offers custom sizing. Kindly send your special requirements to vesconite@vesconite.com.

Any and all proposed replacements (V-Slot configurations, lead screw replacements, etc.) can be directed to vesconite@vesconite.com.

Vesconite 3D Printer Bushings Case Studies

YouTuber upgrades Prusa Core One with Vesconite Superlube self-aligning 3D printer bushings

A popular tech enthusiast and YouTuber, Ray Juntanamalaga, known as Ray J, installed Vesconite Bearings’ self-lubricating self-aligning Vesconite Superlube bushings on his Prusa Core One 3D printer five months ago and reports that the bushings are performing well. He noted in June that the print quality was good and reiterated…

Vesconite Bearings goes big on small bearings

Vesconite Bearings, a leader in the production of high-performance bushings, has delivered 100,000 ring spacers to a prominent Asian firm in the year to date. This high-volume production achievement in the last eight months underscores Vesconite Bearings’ capability to produce some of the smallest, yet most precise bushings, setting a…

3D printer bushings used in giant fossil wombat museum commission

Vesconite Hilube low-maintenance low-friction 3D printer bushings played an important part in the fabrication of a fossil giant wombat skeleton (Phascolonus sp.) for an exhibit on Australian Megafauna. Phascolonus was two to three times larger than modern wombats, and had a body weight up to around 200 kg. The project…

UK bracket manufacturer selects Vesconite for 3D printer bushings

A UK manufacturer of brackets for electrical equipment has changed its 3D printer bushings to Vesconite ones. The manufacturer had used roller bearings on its two Prusa 3D printers, but had found that roller bearings wore away the printer rods. They also required regular greasing. Following some online searching, Triple…

Innovator tests 3D printer bushings

Norwegian innovator Kent Thoresen used Vesconite Hilube sleeve bushings in his project to build a more reliable and less-noisy 3D printer. About eight years ago, he started 3D printing various parts for other projects and became aware of some clear weaknesses in open-source 3D printer designs.

7,253 hours of printing with no signs of wear

A company that sells South African computer components and accessories chose Vesconite Hilube bushings when the brass bushings on one of the owner’s 3D printers needed to be replaced.

I believe you have a great product!

I recently installed Vesconite Hilube bushes to my Bear printer in the USA. The bushes and printer have been performing faultlessly. I then removed the metal linear ball bearings from my Prusa MK3 and installed the Vesconite Superlube bushings. They are also spot on with no deviation on that set of…

No slop with Vesconite

My order from Vesconite Bearings in South Africa arrived in Canada quickly and in great condition. The major concern with competitors is that they do not work well due to massive amounts of slop. Well, the Vesconite bearings don’t have that, which is amazing. The bearings aren’t as tight on…

All I now hear is stepper motors and fans!

I have finally installed my Vesconite bushes. All I hear now is stepper motors and fans! Other movements depending on bushings are quite silent. Most of all, without any rattling sound at all. Plus, the print quality has improved. I’m very satisfied.

Over 6000 hours of printing with no signs of wear

We have been running trials with Vesconite Hilube sleeve bushings on 3D printers in Norway, to create more robust, reliable and smoother-operating machines. The current Vesconite Hilube bushings fitted to our test printer, have now exceeded 6000 hours of use and, on inspection, show no signs of wear. It is…

These bushings are remarkable!

I have installed the Vesconite Superlube bushings on my MK3 with stock rails and the Vesconite Hilube on my Bear with MK3 stock rails. I also installed both Superlube and Hilube on hardened rods and have had brilliant results. These bushings are remarkable and were shipped to me in the…

Vesconite Hilube bushing running smoothly

The Vesconite Hilube bushings ran smoothly with slight clearance when I tested them on the rods. I have now re-built the extruder with printed spacers to move the bearings 0.2mm further apart so they match the spacing at the rod end fittings. This setup is running extremely well so far.

Vesconite Superlube bushings doing a fantastic job

I have installed the Vesconite Superlube bushings on my machine. After a small amount of testing with these bushings, I have to say I am very pleased with the outcome. The Vesconite bushings are doing a fantastic job! I would certainly recommend them to others in the industry.

My ears are very happy!

There’s little to no torsional play in the bed of my printer since fitting the Vesconite Hilube bushings and I cannot see any deficiencies or print problems in my parts. They’re as good or better than what I was getting before. Square parts are square and surface finish is very…