Creality Z-Axis Optical Limit Switch

Although it’s common to think that both FDM and DLP 3D Printers are quite similar, when looking under the hood, it’s easy to see that while they perform similar functions, they are actually quite different, with one style using high temperatures and melted plastics, and the other style using UV light and photoreactive resins. However, despite these differences, they actually do use quite similar components, with both utilise Controller Boards, stepper motors and drivers, limit switches and leadscrews, and similarly for both styles, these are all vital components that all need to work in unison to provide the functionality you expect, and that’s why we always make sure to try and stock as many different 3D Spares as possible, with these Creality Z-Axis Optical Limit Switches being no exception to that rule.

This Creality Optical Limit Switch is a reasonably specialised Limit/End Switch for the Creality LD-002R, LD-002H and LD-006 Resin 3D Printers, and utilises an optical breakbeam sensor for extreme precision and responsiveness. It comes prewired with a chunky and secure connector on one end, and handy mounting points so you can safely install it exactly where it needs to be. This is quite a vital part of the machine, and although it looks relatively minor and non-critical, without this tiny switch you may run into some frustrating troubles, and it could even put your entire machine out of service until you can replace it. This is why, with reasonably specialised 3D Printers like the Creality LD-006 and LD-002R/H, we understand just how important it is to stock all of these relatively specialised Creality Original Spares, so that if you ever run into problems that could prevent you from printing, you can simply get them locally and get back to productivity as quickly and effortlessly as possible.

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.