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Quick-Lock Y-Splitter
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An ergonomical Y-Splitter that locks Bowden Tubes securely in place. No collet-clips required.About the Splitter:Most Y-splitters are printed vertically, which can cause unwanted filament friction inside the part. To solve that, I designed the Quick-Lock Y-Splitter. Thanks to its horizontal print orientation, the filament travels through the splitter in the same direction as the print layers, greatly reducing friction. Internal bridging is minimal and doesn’t affect filament flow. The locking sleeves tighten the PTFE tubing.Key Advantages:Low friction via horizontal layer alignmentErgonomic locking sleeves – fast, comfortable and secureEasy tube insertion with visual feedbackNo collet-clips required for lockingFast print time, no supports neededPain-free fingertipsEase of Use:The generous tube channels make inserting Bowden tubes simple and smooth. The visible slots indicate when the tube is fully inserted. Then, ergonomic locking sleeves snap into place, tightening the entry area and
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