Creality Y-Axis Belt Tensioner for Ender 3 Pro

It is well known that the Ender range of 3D Printers from Creality is incredibly popular amongst Makers. While it has been years since the release of the Ender 3 and Ender 3 Pro, they are still referred to as some of the best entry-level 3D Printers available. A testament to this is the constant stream of upgrades, modifications, and accessories released for it. These can range from official Creality products all the way to parts you can print and install yourself. The Creality Y-Axis Belt Tensioner is one of the various official upgrades for the Ender 3 Pro.

While many people would pass over an upgrade as simple as a Y-Axis belt tensioner it can be an incredibly valuable tool for passionate Makers.  Having a correctly tensioned Y-axis belt can be the difference between a highly detailed print and an unintentional abstract art piece. When it comes to tensioning the belts of a stock Ender 3 Pro it generally requires various hex wrenches, tweaking, and retightening. This means that once wrong turn or slip of the hand and you will likely have to start from the beginning. The Creality Y-Axis Belt Tensioner converts potentially frustrating steps into a convenient twist of the knob. The tensioner, being an official Creality product, combines form and function by maintaining your desired tension while matching the aesthetics of the Ender 3 Pro.

Note: While being designed for the Ender 3 Pro 40 x 40mm Y-axis extrusion this belt tensioner is also compatible with the CR-20 Pro. It is not compatible with the Ender 3 or CR-20 due to the 20 x 40 mm Y-axis extrusion.

Although Creality 3D have been working within the industry since 2014, their addition of the Creality CR-10 series is what really catapulted them to the front line of competition, as it offered substantially better quality compared to other 3D printers – while simultaneously reducing the cost and complexities of the machines.

The quality of Creality’s 3D Printers and accessories shows through in their market history, with the brand selling around 3000 printers in their first year on the market, followed by about 10,000 sales over the next year. Now, Creality easily sells around 30,000 or more 3D printers each year, with sales continuously rising as they bring out more models. These are impressive numbers when considering the fact that they entered the industry as unknown competitors, quickly rising through the ranks and now even competing with Wanhao and similar top brands.

If you are looking for excellent 3D Printers that offer affordability without compromising on quality, Creality 3D is certainly a brand that you should take note of. From the basic Creality Ender 2 all the way up to the large build volume Creality CR-10 S5, there are few other brands who are capable of offering such a refined package while still maintaining some of the most enticing prices in the industry.