What are the applications of 25MM Teflon Tape in the 3D printing industry?

In the 3D printing industry, 25MM Teflon Tape is mainly used in the following aspects:

3D printing platform protection
Prevent printed parts from sticking: Teflon tape has an extremely low friction coefficient and excellent anti-sticking properties. It can be attached to the printing platform of the 3D printer to prevent molten plastic (such as PLA, ABS) from directly adhering to the printing bed, making it easy to remove the printed product.
Improve the durability of the printing platform: During the printing process, repeated scraping of printed parts may wear the surface of the platform, and Teflon tape can be used as a protective layer to reduce direct wear and extend the service life of the platform.

Insulation and anti-blocking of 3D printer nozzles and hot ends

High temperature insulation protection: Teflon Tape has excellent high temperature resistance (usually resistant to 260°C and above), which can be used for insulation of nozzles and hot end components, reduce heat loss, and improve printing stability.
Prevent material adhesion and carbonization: Molten plastic will not easily adhere to the surface of Teflon tape, thereby reducing the problem of nozzle carbon deposition or material clogging.

Lubrication and protection of moving parts of 3D printers
Reducing friction: Teflon tape can be attached to the slide rails or transmission mechanisms of 3D printers to reduce friction between mechanical moving parts and improve the smoothness of the printer's operation.
Reducing noise and wear: Due to its low friction characteristics, Teflon Tape can reduce the wear of bearings, guide rails and other components, reduce operating noise, and extend the life of the equipment.

Lubrication and anti-jamming of wire transmission pipelines
In some 3D printers (such as Bowden structure FDM printers), the filament needs to be transported to the nozzle through a PTFE tube. Using Teflon tape can enhance the lubricity of the pipeline, prevent the filament from being blocked during the transportation process, and improve the smoothness of feeding.