October 14, 2025
Description
This is a filament cleaning device with a print-in-place hinge and a durable clip.
After printing, insert the clip into the larger hole on one half of the filament cleaning device (the triangles on the clip should be facing the PTFE tube holder), fill the device with a sponge or microfiber cloth, and it's ready to use.
After printing, break off the two built-in supports.
Place the clip in the deeper hole.
The second gif is the assembly instructions.
I have added clips in three different thickness sizes to the housing models:
Choose the clip that fits your printed cleaning device. (Let us know in the comments which clip size works for your cleaner.)
You can print it with any material you prefer. I printed mine with PETG, using:
The cleaner comes in three versions for mounting on a PTFE tube:
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Updated 03.07.2025
I have added newer versions (v2) of the filament cleaner body.
I reinforced the hinge attachment to the body.
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License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — NoDerivatives
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