What Capricorn XS Series Bowden tubing does

Capricorn Premium PTFE Bowden Tubing XS Series for 1.75mm is a 1 metre Bowden tube designed to improve filament travel, reduce extrusion-related bending, and support more consistent feeding in 3D printer Bowden systems. The tubing is built from Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), using the non-stick properties of PTFE together with the material's flexibility and chemical resistance.

This Bowden tubing is made for 1.75mm filament and uses a tight internal diameter to help the filament move with less drag while retaining the force needed for extrusion.

Key features of Capricorn PTFE Bowden tubing for 1.75mm filament

• PTFE construction: Built from Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a synthetic polymer with non-stick characteristics.
• High flexibility: Retains the flexibility of PTFE, which helps reduce wear and tear during use.
• Highly chemical resistant: The tubing is resistant to chemicals and would not react negatively with any type of filament.
• Low coefficient of friction: Reduced friction helps filament travel through the tube more easily and supports print speed.
• Very high melting point: The PTFE material has a very high melting point as part of the tubing's performance profile.
• Tight internal path: Machined with a 1.9mm inner diameter to reduce unwanted filament movement during extrusion.
• Consistent shape: Designed for perfectly roundness across the tubing's length.
• Friction-reducing treatment: Treated with a friction-reducing addictive.
• Soft filament support: Suitable for use with soft filament.

How the XS Series helps resolve extrusion problems

The Capricorn Bowden tubing XS Series is designed to help address common extrusion issues caused by friction and filament deflection inside the tube. Because the tubing delivers a low coefficient of friction, filament can pass through the tube without losing the force needed to extrude material.

Bowden pressure can sometimes bend filament before it exits the hot end. The XS Series tubing reduces the bending effects of pressure during extrusion by using a tight internal diameter, which drastically reduces filament bending as material is pushed forward.

When to use Capricorn XS Series Bowden tubing

This PTFE Bowden tube is suited to 3D printer users who want a filament path optimised for 1.75mm material, including setups where reduced drag and better control through the Bowden path matter. It is also a practical choice when printing with soft filament, where support through the tube can affect feeding behaviour.

For Bowden systems using 1.75mm filament only, the Capricorn XS Series combines flexibility, chemical resistance, and low-friction performance in a tube designed to improve extrusion consistency.