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title: Aglet™ Assembly Guide
description: "## J-Head™ Bowden Aglet™ Installation Video Your browser does not support the video tag. --- ## Aglet™ Kit Includes: A. 1x PTFE Bowden Tube B. 2x [Aglet™](https://hotends.com/printer-parts/parts/bowden-aglet-kit/) C. 2x Aglet™ Retainers D. 1x Aglet™ Installation Tool ![aglet kit includes -…"
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updated: "2022-04-05"
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# Aglet™ Assembly Guide

## J-Head™ Bowden Aglet™ Installation Video

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## Aglet™ Kit Includes:

A. 1x PTFE Bowden Tube

B. 2x [Aglet™](https://hotends.com/printer-parts/parts/bowden-aglet-kit/)

C. 2x Aglet™ Retainers

D. 1x Aglet™ Installation Tool

   ![aglet kit  includes - 2x aglet retainers, 2x aglets, 1x ptfe bowden tube, 1x aglet installation tool](/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/aglet-kit-01.jpg)     ![](/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/aglet-kit-steps-01.jpg)

### Installation:

Before Installation - Cut your PTFE Tube to the length required
1. Slide the Aglet™ Retainer onto the PTFE bowden tube and insert Aglet™ Installation Tool
2. Thread the Aglet™ onto the PTFE bowden tube.
3. Bring the Aglet™ retainer down over the Aglet™ and remove the Aglet™ Installation Tool then repeat for other end of your bowden tube.

*Tip - you can use a cordless drill to easily grip the Aglet™ to thread it up or down.

*Tip - you only need enough threads to make your calibration adjustment - there is no need to thread as long as you see in these images

### Calibration:

Grab the PTFE tubing and see if there is any play up and down.

In the event that there is play, unscrew the Aglet™ retainer and thread the aglet further up the PTFE and test again.

You are trying for zero backlash in Z but still allowing for a friction free rotation of the bowden tube / aglet™ while the aglet™ retainer keeps everything contained.

    ![](/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Aglet-calibration-good-bad.jpg)

*Warning - If the Aglet™ is not calibrated correctly the PTFE bowden tube will not be held securely to the hotend's core tube.
- See video above.

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🎉 You have successfully completed **assembly** and **calibration** of your new Aglet™ bowden tube... Enjoy! and happy printing! 🎉

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