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Creality Unicorn K1 Quick-Swap Nozzle

Ref.: NZL-CREALITY-UNI-K1-020

14.99 €

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The “Unicorn” quick-swap nozzles represent a significant advancement in the maintenance and versatility philosophy of Creality K1 series printers. Their design allows the nozzle to be replaced quickly without fully disassembling the hotend, making it easy to change diameter or replace it after wear or intensive use.

The nozzle features a tri-material metal construction: it is made of hardened steel at the orifice zone, while the internal block combines a copper alloy and, in the heat-break, titanium. This architecture reduces unwanted heat conduction and significantly improves wear resistance.

It offers broad filament compatibility, from standard materials such as PLA, PETG, or ABS to technical and fiber-reinforced filaments (PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF), as well as PP, PC, or TPU. The kit is available in 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, and 0.8 mm diameters, providing flexibility for both high-precision printing and high-flow robust parts.

The high-flow internal design, with an enlarged melt chamber, allows flow rates of up to approximately 30 mm³/s and printing speeds close to 600 mm/s under optimized conditions. Its quick-swap installation system enables disassembly and assembly without complex operations, simplifying maintenance, cleaning, or diameter changes. The smooth internal walls and precision machining reduce the risk of clogs and ensure stable, leak-free extrusion.

These “Unicorn” type nozzles provide great material versatility, allowing switching between standard and technical filaments without replacing the entire hotend. The time savings in maintenance are significant thanks to the quick-swap system, which is especially advantageous in production or intensive prototyping environments.

The availability of different diameters offers a balanced choice between flow and quality, making it possible to adapt printing to each geometry, from fine details to large-volume parts. In addition, the high durability of hardened steel ensures resistance to abrasion and extends service life even with filled or composite filaments.

The “Unicorn” Quick-Swap nozzles offer a modern and versatile solution for users of Creality K1 / K1 Max printers seeking performance, material flexibility, and ease of maintenance. They are especially attractive for production, prototyping, or manufacturing with technical materials. However, they are not the best option for flexible filaments, and their proprietary compatibility limits the ecosystem of compatible consumables. It is recommended to evaluate the type of work to be performed and, if printing parts with demanding requirements, carefully consider the choice of nozzle diameter and material.

General information
Manufacturer	Creality
Filament diameter	1.75 mm
Nozzle diameter	0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 mm
Nozzle material	Hardened steel, titanium, and copper
Maximum working temperature	300 ºC
Compatibility	Creality K1, K1C, K1 Max

Other
HS Code	8477.9

To get the most out of the “Unicorn” system and avoid common issues:

Use a hardened steel nozzle when printing abrasive or fiber-filled filaments.
Avoid flexible filaments with this nozzle if flexibility is not required — use a specific hotend for TPU when printing flexible material.
After each nozzle change, recalibrate the Z-axis height and check flow / retraction.
Perform purging and flow tests after replacement to ensure there are no leaks and that the filament flows correctly.