Nozzles - Prusa

Prusa Nozzle Brass for Nextruder

We offer Prusa Brass nozzles for the Nextruder. These brass nozzles are designed for everyday printing with popular filaments. They work well with materials like PLA, PETG, ASA, and other materials that don't contain highly abrasive additives. Brass conducts heat well, helping to maintain stable filament melting and even material flow from the printhead.

Nextruder nozzles are available in several diameters. The 0.25 mm and 0.3 mm variants are useful for small models, lettering, miniatures, and finely detailed elements. The 0.4 mm nozzle is the most versatile and well-suited for most standard prints. It combines accuracy with reasonable printer runtime. You'll also find 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm, and 0.8 mm nozzles in this category. The larger diameter allows for a thicker material path and shorter print times.

E3D V6 nozzles for Prusa printers

Also available in this category are original Prusa nozzles for the E3D V6. These parts are designed for older designs and select Prusa models that use this type of hotend. We offer E3D V6 nozzles for 1.75 mm filament, including 0.25 mm and 0.4 mm diameters. The 0.25 mm nozzle for the E3D V6 is a good choice for precise prints. It's suitable for details, thin walls, small parts, and projects requiring precise shape reproduction. However, keep in mind that a smaller diameter means slower printing and greater sensitivity to filament quality.

The 0.4mm nozzle for the E3D V6 is a classic option for everyday use. It's suitable for utility models, simple prototypes, educational components, workshop parts, and decorations. Replacing this nozzle may be necessary if the nozzle becomes clogged, the orifice wears, the tip is mechanically damaged, or the material path quality deteriorates.

Hardened and High Flow ObXidian Nozzles

Our store also offers Prusa nozzles for more demanding applications. The Prusa Hardened Nozzle for the Nextruder, with a nickel coating, is designed for environments where a standard brass nozzle might wear out too quickly. It's a good choice for filaments with additives that increase abrasion inside the nozzle. The E3D Prusa High Flow ObXidian nozzle for the Nextruder is also available. It's made of tool steel with an E3DLC coating. This design combines wear resistance with the ability to handle higher material flow rates. In this category, you'll find 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, and 0.6 mm variants.

ObXidian High Flow nozzles are ideal for faster print speeds, larger models, and technical filaments. They can be used with materials containing carbon fiber, mineral particles, or other fillers. They are useful when the printer requires higher performance but also a durable tip that can withstand more intensive use.

How to choose a Prusa nozzle for your print?

When choosing a nozzle, first check the printhead type and printer model. This category includes nozzles for the Nextruder and E3D V6. These products are designed for models such as the Prusa CORE One, XL, MINI, MK2, MK3, and MK4, so printer compatibility is crucial when purchasing. Then, choose the diameter appropriate for your project. 0.4 mm is suitable for most prints. For small details, 0.25 mm or 0.3 mm are better. For larger parts, faster printing, and technical models, choose 0.6 mm or 0.8 mm. A larger nozzle reduces build time but limits the accuracy of very fine details.

The material used is also important. Brass nozzles are good for standard filaments. Hardened and ObXidian nozzles are recommended for abrasive or more demanding materials. The nozzle is a consumable part, so replacing it is a normal part of printer maintenance. Signs of wear may include uneven lines, poorer detail, frequent clogging, a weaker first layer, or a change in the material path width.