1 Topic by wrward

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Topic: Heater band

What is the clay like material that keeps the heater wire around the heater band?
The material on mine broke when I was disassembling the nozzle to clean a clog. There is no damage to the wires so if it is a common material like sculpy I should be able to repair it easily.

2 Reply by IanJohnson

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Re: Heater band

It's a ceramic paste that dries out and hardens when heated.  It insulates the heat core so all of the heat goes to the nozzle rather than the air.

3 Reply by wrward

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Re: Heater band

Thanks, I have kiln cement that should work just fine then.