Thermal Barrier A thermal barrier is an insulating component between the hotend and the cold end of the extruder, preventing heat creep and maintaining filament rigidity. It ensures consistent extrusion, dimensional accuracy, and layer bonding. Thermal barriers are made of heat-resistant materials like PTFE, titanium, or ceramic for effective thermal isolation. Proper installation and cooling prevent clogging, under-extrusion, or stringing. Advanced hotends use all-metal thermal barriers for high-temperature filaments like Nylon, Polycarbonate, and PEEK. Thermal barriers enhance extrusion stability, reliability, and print quality. |