MICRO SWISS · MK8 · 2017
Micro Swiss All-Metal Hotend MK8
Drop-in all-metal upgrade for Creality
Overview
Micro Swiss All-Metal Hotend MK8 is a direct drop-in upgrade for Creality printer heads. Replacing the PTFE-lined setup with an all-metal throat allows higher temperatures and less wear, with no mods required.
Key features
- True drop-in for Ender / CR-10 — no mods required
- All-metal throat raises the practical temperature ceiling
- 285°C ceiling for PETG and ABS
- Trusted US brand with good support
Quick specification
- Max temperature
- 285°C
- Flow rate
- 14 mm³/s · Standard
- Heater
- 40 W @ 24V
- Thermistor
- NTC 100k
- Weight
- 18 g
- Cooling
- Fan-cooled
- Mount
- MK8
- Nozzle
- MK8 · 1.75 mm
Material support
- PLA
- PETG
- ABS
- ASA
- TPU
DodoScore
Performance75
Compatibility96
Value82
Community90
Compatible printers
| Printer | Installation | Modification |
|---|---|---|
| Creality Ender-3 | Easy | No modification |
| Creality CR-10 | Easy | No modification |
| Creality Ender-5 | Easy | No modification |
Pros & cons
Advantages
- True drop-in, no modifications
- All-metal for higher temps and long life
- Backed by a trusted US brand
Disadvantages
- Modest max flow
- 285°C practical ceiling
- Stock cooling recommended with it
Is it right for you?
Best for
- Ender / CR-10 owners
- Filaments above PTFE limits (PETG, ABS)
Not recommended
- High speed / high flow
- Ultra high temperature engineering materials