{"product_id":"filabot-ex6-standard-filament-extruder","title":"Filabot EX6 Standard Filament Extruder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrom material exploration to filament production\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EX6 is not simply a larger EX3. Its long 24:1 L\/D screw gives the polymer a gentle, thorough melt with excellent mixing, four independently controlled heat zones let you shape a material-specific thermal profile, and higher output means you move from formulation to a usable spool sooner—and keep up when demand grows. Screws can be removed in minutes for cleaning or swapped for other profiles to match the processing requirements of each polymer, so screw design itself becomes a variable you can test and optimize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed control\u003c\/strong\u003e — an automatic variable-voltage module regulates screw RPM precisely (0–100 RPM) to dial in residence time, throughput and consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-zone temperature control\u003c\/strong\u003e — three PID-controlled barrel zones plus a PID-controlled feed-throat zone match any thermal profile and melt window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal break system\u003c\/strong\u003e — the internal arrangement of heaters and fans isolates individual zones and eliminates heat creep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable screw\u003c\/strong\u003e — easy, thorough cleaning and the ability to switch screw type (several profiles available) to match polymer demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog voltage \u0026amp; amperage meters\u003c\/strong\u003e — insight into extruder load, performance and filament consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved hopper\u003c\/strong\u003e — slide gate assists loading and unloading of material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e — more than 10 lb (4.5 kg) per hour of PLA at the nozzle, with a target of a quality 1 kg spool in under 30 minutes when material and setup permit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolymer and material developers\u003c\/strong\u003e who need rapid formulation cycles and control over every process variable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversities and research institutes\u003c\/strong\u003e that need one flexible, visible platform for changing projects, materials and users.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialty filament producers and additive manufacturers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want more output, custom products and supply independence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecycling and circular-manufacturing programs\u003c\/strong\u003e converting production scrap into repeatable filament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with abrasive, glass- or carbon-filled compounds as a routine part of your program? Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-ex6-industrial-filament-extruder\"\u003eEX6 Industrial Filament Extruder\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast payback.\u003c\/strong\u003e A school, makerspace or print farm that recycles roughly 2,000 kg of material a year can pay back a complete Filabot system in under six months versus buying new filament—while teaching hands-on polymer science along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Filabot Modular Ecosystem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Filabot machine is a building block. The equipment is modular, so you can start with the workflow you need today and expand later—adding cooling, measurement, spooling, pelletizing or shredding—without replacing what you already own. All units are bench-top sized and run on standard 110 V single-phase power (no 3-phase required), so a complete line fits comfortably next to your 3D printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/5149\/files\/filabot-full-recycling-workflow.png?v=1791993642\" alt=\"Filabot modular filament-making and recycling workflow: Reclaimer, EX3\/EX6 extruder, Airpath, Spooler, Pelletizer\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EX6 covers the \u003cstrong\u003eExtrude\u003c\/strong\u003e stage. Complete the line:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-airpath-filament-cooler\"\u003eAirpath Filament Cooler\u003c\/a\u003e — forced-convection cooling that stabilizes diameter and allows higher line speeds (add a second Airpath for high-temperature polymers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-spooler-filament-winder\"\u003eSpooler\u003c\/a\u003e — pull, traverse and wind onto 0.5 kg \/ 1 kg spools; adjustable puller speed fine-tunes diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-filameasure-inline-filament-measurement\"\u003eFilameasure\u003c\/a\u003e — live inline diameter measurement with Filalogger logging, mounted on the Spooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-pelletizer\"\u003ePelletizer\u003c\/a\u003e — turn filament into uniform pellets for re-extrusion, compounding or injection molding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-reclaimer-plastic-shredder-granulator\"\u003eReclaimer\u003c\/a\u003e — shred failed prints and scrap into granulate the EX6 can process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlready own an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-ex3-filament-extruder\"\u003eEX3 Filament Extruder\u003c\/a\u003e? The EX6 drops into the same line; all of your downstream Filabot equipment carries over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRole in the line\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-reclaimer-plastic-shredder-granulator\"\u003eReclaimer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eReclaim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTwo-stage shredder + granulator turns failed prints and scrap into extrudable granulate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-ex3-filament-extruder\"\u003eEX3 Filament Extruder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eExtrude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAccessible, compact extruder for education, makerspaces, recycling and early-stage material development.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEX6 Standard Filament Extruder (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eExtrude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eProfessional 24:1 extruder with four PID heat zones and 4+ kg\/hr output for R\u0026amp;D and production.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-ex6-industrial-filament-extruder\"\u003eEX6 Industrial Filament Extruder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eExtrude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eEX6 with nitrided barrel and screw for abrasive, filled and reinforced compounds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-airpath-filament-cooler\"\u003eAirpath Filament Cooler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eForced-convection cooling that stabilizes filament diameter before it reaches the Spooler.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-filameasure-inline-filament-measurement\"\u003eFilameasure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMeasure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eInline diameter gauge with Filalogger data logging; mounts to the Spooler.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-spooler-filament-winder\"\u003eSpooler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSpool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePulls, traverses and winds finished filament onto 0.5 kg \/ 1 kg spools.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-pelletizer\"\u003ePelletizer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePelletize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eChops filament into uniform pellets for re-extrusion, compounding or injection molding.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrefer a complete, pre-configured system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilabot bundles are priced below the sum of their parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-ex3-filament-maker-bundle\"\u003eEX3 Filament Maker Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e — EX3 + Airpath + Spooler + Filameasure (with Filalogger)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-ex6-filament-maker-bundle\"\u003eEX6 Filament Maker Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e — EX6 Standard + Airpath + Spooler + Filameasure (with Filalogger)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-ex6-industrial-filament-maker-bundle\"\u003eEX6 Industrial Filament Maker Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e — EX6 Industrial + Airpath + Spooler + Filameasure (with Filalogger)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-ex3-full-recycling-bundle\"\u003eEX3 Full Recycling Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e — Reclaimer + EX3 + Airpath + Spooler + Pelletizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-ex6-standard-full-recycling-bundle\"\u003eEX6 Standard Full Recycling Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e — Reclaimer + EX6 Standard + Airpath + Spooler + Pelletizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/filabot-ex6-industrial-full-recycling-bundle\"\u003eEX6 Industrial Full Recycling Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e — Reclaimer + EX6 Industrial + Airpath + Spooler + Pelletizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatible materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLA, PC, PETG, PET\/PETE, PP, PE (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE), PEI (ULTEM), PEEK, Nylon (PA), UHMW, TPE, wax, ABS*, HIPS*, PS*; virgin pellets, recycled regrind, powders and mild additives. \u003cem\u003e*Ensure proper ventilation and filtration—can emit harmful fumes. Final compatibility depends on screw, nozzle, processing conditions and formulation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEX6 Filament Extruder (110 VAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable standard screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.75 mm and 2.85 mm nozzles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtruder cleaning kit (brass wire wheel, brass pipe cleaner with extension rod, 10 ft copper gauze, screw removal tool, anti-seize, 2 packages of purge, oven mitts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual and power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e120 VAC 13 A, 50\/60 Hz single-phase; 1,550 W max (IEC 320-C14 inlet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtrusion rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOver 10 lb (4.5 kg) per hour using 4043D PLA, measured at the nozzle*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3 PID-controlled barrel heat zones + 1 PID-controlled feed-throat zone; 2 barrel fans, feed-throat fan and motor fan (manual speed); max 660 °F (350 °C) recommended run temperature, 425 °C rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\/2 HP 90 VDC, 0–100 RPM, 24.3 N·m (215 in-lb) torque, 28:1 gear ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e0–90 VDC PWM speed controller, 5 A max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eEX6 Standard three-stage screw, hardened \u0026amp; polished high-carbon stainless steel, 24:1 L\/D, 5\/8 in (15.9 mm) diameter; removable; other profiles available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eType X (7\/8\"-14 thread); 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial input size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\/8 in (3.18 mm) pellets down to powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e32.69 × 9.4 × 16.3 in (83.0 × 23.9 × 41.4 cm) L×W×H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e50 lb (23 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3-year warranty on all parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUSA (Barre, Vermont)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Published output is PLA mass flow at the nozzle. Finished filament throughput depends on polymer, formulation, diameter, cooling and spooling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/5149\/files\/filabot-ex6-standard-datasheet.pdf?v=1791993608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFilabot EX6 Standard Datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/5149\/files\/filabot-selection-guide-2026.pdf?v=1791993638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFilabot Selection Guide 2026 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e — choosing between the EX3, EX6 Standard and EX6 Industrial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Filabot\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilabot is a Vermont-based engineering and R\u0026amp;D company that has built filament-making and small-scale polymer-processing systems since 2011. Thousands of systems are in use worldwide, and Filabot equipment has been referenced in more than 1,300 published research articles. Filabot provides direct technical support, installation and material-processing guidance, a processing-settings database, and curriculum resources for educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: 3D Universe is authorized to sell this product in the USA only. Filabot equipment ships from the manufacturer; the Reclaimer and Full Recycling Bundles ship via freight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Filabot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67761657217344,"sku":"UM-FB00655","price":14995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/5149\/files\/FB00655-02-22_1.jpg?v=1791994219","url":"https:\/\/shop3duniverse.com\/products\/filabot-ex6-standard-filament-extruder","provider":"3D Universe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}