{"product_id":"live-idler-xy-joints-for-voron-printers-6mm-belts","title":"Live Idler XY Joints for Voron Printers (6mm belts)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive idler XY joints for v2.4 and Trident. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachined from 6061 aluminium, with precision pins machined from stainless steel and press fit toothed idler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevision 1.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow compatible with Carbon Fiber beam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountersunk M5 screws for better rigidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/6224\/9145\/files\/6mm_LI_XY_Joints.pdf?v=1757048653e\" title=\"Assembling Instructions\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembling Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Live Idlers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\"\u003eUnlike idlers with built-in bearings, live idlers use a freely rotating shaft supported by bigger bearings in the joint itself. This design offers several advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Traditional bearing-integrated idlers rely on small, pressed-in bearings that wear out quickly under constant belt tension. Live idlers shift the load to larger, more robust bearings in the assembly, extending service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher Load Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– By decoupling the pulley from the bearing, live idlers can handle higher belt tension and side-loads without deforming or binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoother Motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– With reduced friction and more precise alignment, live idlers minimize belt drag and improve motion accuracy, which translates into cleaner prints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– When a bearing eventually wears, you replace only the standard bearing in the joint, not a specialized idler pulley. This makes servicing simpler and cheaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Live idlers ensure consistent tracking of belts since the rotating element runs concentric with the shaft, avoiding wobble or tilt that can occur with small pressed-in bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimalistic but very rigid design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecisely machined stainless steel pins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom made toothed idlers that match GT2 and GT3 belts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress fit toothed idlers provide perfect concentricity and save space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium parts for left and right joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 shaft with idlers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4 low profile M3x3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 BHSCS M3x8mm bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 precision M5x1mm shims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColored spacers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPTIONAL\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 F695 Bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vitalii3D","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Red","offer_id":47624397914324,"sku":"VIT4311RED","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Black","offer_id":47624397947092,"sku":"VIT4312BLA","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Silver","offer_id":47624397979860,"sku":"VIT4313SIL","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Green","offer_id":47624475803860,"sku":"VIT4313GRN","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Blue","offer_id":47624533639380,"sku":"VIT4313BLU","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/0692\/5480\/files\/live-idler-xy-joints-for-voron-printers-6mm-belts-west3d-3d-printing-supplies-vitalii3d-3974830.webp?v=1772844975","url":"https:\/\/west3d.com\/products\/live-idler-xy-joints-for-voron-printers-6mm-belts","provider":"West3D 3D Printing Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}