Phaetus Rapido 2F Hotend – High-Performance All-Metal Hotend

The Phaetus Rapido 2F represents the pinnacle of hotend engineering, delivering exceptional performance for demanding 3D printing applications. This all-metal hotend combines rapid heating capabilities with precise temperature control, making it ideal for both high-speed printing and advanced material processing.

Key Technical Specifications:

• Temperature Range: Ambient to 500°C maximum operating temperature
• Heating Element: High-efficiency 50W cartridge heater with rapid heat-up capability
• Thermistor: High-precision NTC 100K thermistor for accurate temperature monitoring
• Nozzle Thread: Standard M6 threading compatible with wide range of nozzle options
• Filament Compatibility: 1.75mm filament diameter
• Heat Break: Bi-metal construction with optimized thermal barrier
• Mounting: Compatible with standard mounting systems including E3D-style mounts

Advanced Engineering Features:

Rapid Heating Technology: The Rapido 2F achieves heating rates significantly faster than conventional hotends, reducing wait times and enabling efficient workflow. The optimized heat block design ensures uniform temperature distribution across the melt zone.

All-Metal Construction: Engineered for high-temperature materials including PEEK, PEI, and reinforced composites. The robust construction eliminates PTFE tube limitations, allowing consistent performance across the full temperature range.

Precision Heat Break: The proprietary bi-metal heat break design minimizes heat creep while maintaining structural integrity. This ensures clean retractions and reduces the risk of filament jamming during extended printing sessions.

Enhanced Thermal Management: Integrated cooling fins and optimized airflow design prevent heat creep and maintain consistent extrusion quality. The compact form factor allows for effective part cooling fan positioning.

Technical Advantages:

• Reduced heating time by up to 60% compared to standard hotends
• Consistent extrusion flow rates up to 30+ mm³/s volumetric flow
• Superior retraction performance with minimal stringing
• Excellent layer adhesion consistency across temperature ranges
• Minimal maintenance requirements with easy nozzle changes

Material Compatibility:

Engineered for universal material compatibility including PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, TPU, and high-performance engineering polymers. The all-metal construction enables printing of abrasive and filled materials without performance degradation.

Installation Requirements:

• 24V power supply
• PID tuning recommended for optimal temperature control
• Thermal runaway protection required for safe operation
• Minimum 40W power supply capacity

Package Contents:

• Rapido 2F hotend assembly
• 50W heater cartridge
• NTC 100K thermistor with JST connector
• Mounting hardware kit
• Installation documentation

The Phaetus Rapido 2F hotend delivers professional-grade performance for users requiring reliable, high-temperature printing capabilities with exceptional speed and precision.