Maintenance and Consumables

Maintenance and consumables covers the things that wear out, run low or need topping up: the greases and oils that keep motion smooth, the bits that keep a nozzle clear, and the adhesion and removal supplies you reach for on every print.

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8 products

Lubrication

Two different jobs, and they are not interchangeable. Pick by where it goes:

  • 3D Printer Grease for lead screws and the Z-axis, where a thick film needs to stay put against gravity
  • Lubricating Oil for smooth rods and linear rails, where you want low drag and easy re-application

Nozzle and Hot End Care

Most nozzle trouble is a partial blockage rather than a dead hot end:

  • Nozzle Cleaning Needle Kit, five sizes from 0.2mm to 0.4mm, for clearing partial clogs. Always choose a needle smaller than your nozzle
  • Heatbed Nozzle Wiper for A1 and A2L printers, which clears filament residue before and during a print
  • Thermal Grease for the heater cartridge and thermistor seats. This one conducts heat rather than lubricating anything

Adhesion and Print Removal

Getting a print to stick, then getting it off again without damaging the plate:

  • BIQU 3D Printing Adhesive for first-layer adhesion on stubborn materials and large flat bottoms
  • 3D Printer Scraper Blade for clean removal, mounted in a printable handle

Compatible With Most Printers

The greases, oils, adhesive and needles work across Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, Elegoo, Anycubic and other FDM machines. One item here is model specific: the nozzle wiper is built for A1 and A2L printers. Check the individual listing for exact compatibility.

Complete Your Setup

Looking for the hardware rather than the consumables? See Parts and Upgrades for the components that bolt on, or Tools and Finishing Supplies for the tools you reach for at the bench.

Pair these with our range of PLA and PETG filament, or browse our effect plates and BIQU build plates for a full workshop setup.

All maintenance and consumables ship fast from our Sydney warehouse, with quick processing and reliable Australia-wide delivery.