How to Install, Use and Clean the Tronxy Aluminum Barrel Kit: Electric Putter Feeding System for Moore Series
This guide walks a Tronxy Moore owner through the aluminum barrel kit with electric putter feeding system: how the 500 ml and 1000 ml barrels deliver continuous clay, how the 57 Motor Line Style, Aviation Connector Cable and Spiral Feeding models differ, how to assemble the barrel, motor, push rod and synchronous feed, how to fill the barrel without air pockets, and how to clean the system between sessions. General studio practice is labelled separately from the confirmed product facts, and the companion feeding-system troubleshooting guide covers the failure diagnosis, screw versus push-rod principles and upgrade calls.
Answer first: choose the capacity, assemble the feed, fill without bubbles, clean the system
The Tronxy aluminum barrel kit is a replaceable clay feeding system with an electric putter, sized at 500 ml for 1 kg of clay or 1000 ml for 2 kg of clay. The listing prices the 500 ml 57 Motor Line Style and 500 ml Aviation Connector Cable at $370.99 under SKU CXY02.01.0341; the 1000 ml 57 Motor Line Style and 1000 ml Aviation Connector Cable at $520.99 under SKU CXY02.01.0227; and the 1000 ml Spiral Feeding model at $540.99 under SKU CXY02.01.0248, the more powerful variant.
The day runs in four stages. First, pick the capacity and model: 500 ml for 1 kg of clay, 1000 ml for 2 kg, and the 57 Motor or Aviation connector for the Moore 1, Moore 2 Pro and Moore 3 Pro machines, with the Spiral Feeding model adding the Moore X Series and more powerful delivery. Second, assemble the feed path: barrel, motor, conical push rod with piston, and the adjustable synchronous feeding system. General studio practice frames the motor as mounted to an anti-rotation flange, the push rod seated on the piston, and the reducer matched to the feed rate. Third, fill the barrel in compacted layers to avoid air pockets, then print with the adjustable synchronous feed. Fourth, clean the system after the session: remove residue from the nozzle and feed path, warm water with a soft brush, dry before reuse.
The seller has not published the 57 motor specs, thrust or torque, cable length, Spiral internal structure or a component list; those details are merchant confirmation. This guide covers the install, fill, print and clean routine; the companion troubleshooting guide covers material gaps, air pockets, clogged lines and weak thrust.
How the aluminum barrel kit and electric putter work
The kit turns the Moore printer from a small-barrel manual feed into a continuous, adjustable clay feed. The aluminum barrel holds the clay body, the electric putter drives the push rod, and the adjustable synchronous feeding system matches the feed rate to the print speed so the extruder never starves or floods.
Capacity and model at a glance
| Capacity | Model | Price | Fit and bench note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 ml = 1 kg | 57 Motor Line Style | $370.99 | SKU CXY02.01.0341; Moore 1, Moore 2 Pro, Moore 3 Pro |
| 500 ml = 1 kg | Aviation Connector Cable | $370.99 | SKU CXY02.01.0341; new-machine aviation plug |
| 1000 ml = 2 kg | 57 Motor Line Style | $520.99 | SKU CXY02.01.0227; larger capacity for longer runs |
| 1000 ml = 2 kg | Aviation Connector Cable | $520.99 | SKU CXY02.01.0227; aviation plug for new machines |
| 1000 ml = 2 kg | Spiral Feeding | $540.99 | SKU CXY02.01.0248; more powerful, adds Moore X Series |
The feeding-system promise
The listing's stated benefits are a large 0.5 L or 1 L capacity, a replaceable barrel, and an adjustable synchronous feeding system. General practice across clay printers frames the synchronous feed as the match between motor speed and ribbon width: the putter pushes the body at the rate the extruder uses, so the wall builds evenly without lumps or gaps. The Moore 1 machine context pairs a replaceable adjustable synchronous feed with electric push-rod extrusion at up to 40 mm/s, so the system is sized for that pace.
Step by step: assemble, fill, print, clean
Run the sequence in order; the confirmed product facts are the capacity, price, compatibility and cleaning guidance, and the general-practice assembly steps are labelled per move.
- Pick the capacity and model for the machine. Use 500 ml for 1 kg of clay, 1000 ml for 2 kg. The 57 Motor Line Style and Aviation Connector Cable fit the Moore 1, Moore 2 Pro and Moore 3 Pro; the Spiral Feeding model adds the Moore X Series and more powerful delivery. Confirm which connector your machine uses before ordering.
- Mount the motor to the barrel. General studio practice: the motor seats on an anti-rotation flange, so the push rod does not twist as it drives. The seller has not published a component list, so follow the kit's manual for the bolt pattern rather than assuming a generic flange.
- Seat the conical push rod and piston. General practice: the conical push rod seats on the piston that compacts the clay, and the reducer matches the motor to the feed rate. A mis-seated push rod leaks clay at the joint.
- Fill the barrel in compacted layers. General practice: add clay in thin, compacted layers, tapping out air pockets between each. Air in the barrel is the number one clay-print failure cause, and a barrel filled fast will show gaps mid-print.
- Set the adjustable synchronous feed. The listing names the adjustable synchronous feeding system; general practice: start with a conservative feed rate on a test tile, then match the rate to the ribbon width. The Moore 1 machine context runs up to 40 mm/s, so the feed should never outrun the extruder.
- Print and watch the feed. The aluminum barrel gives a continuous column of clay; general practice: watch for lumps, pulses or gaps. A smooth column means the feed is matched; a pulsing column means air in the body.
- Clean the system after the session. The listing's cleaning instruction: remove residue from the nozzle and feed system, warm water with a soft brush, and dry before reuse. General practice: clean while the clay is still soft, so the piston and push rod free easily.
- Dry and store. Dry the barrel, piston and push rod before the next run; a damp body in the feed path weakens adhesion at the print surface. General practice: store the barrel clean and dry, ready for the next fill.
What a well-fed system looks like
A seated, de-aired, well-moistened barrel on a matched synchronous feed lays a steady ribbon, and the wall builds evenly without lumps. A mis-seated push rod leaks at the joint; a fast-filled barrel shows gaps; an unmatched feed floods or starves the wall. The companion troubleshooting guide maps each symptom to its fix.
Filling the barrel without air pockets
The barrel fill is where the feed succeeds or fails. General studio practice across clay printers treats the fill as a compaction job, not a pour-in.
Layer-by-layer filling
- Prepare the clay body. Use a smooth, de-aired coil; general practice: knead and de-air the clay before it goes into the barrel, because air trapped at the barrel is the hardest to clear.
- Add a thin layer and compact. General practice: press the coil flat against the barrel floor, working from the center out, to push air out to the edges.
- Tap out bubbles between layers. General practice: tap the barrel wall gently after each layer, so trapped air rises to the surface.
- Repeat until the barrel is filled. Each layer should be thinner than the piston stroke, so the compaction reaches the full volume.
- Seat the piston and push rod. General practice: seat the piston squarely on the compacted clay, so the first feed stroke does not push air ahead of the body.
What a clean fill changes
A de-aired, compacted barrel feeds a steady column; a fast-filled barrel shows gaps where air burps through. The companion troubleshooting guide covers the pulsing column and mid-run gaps in detail.
Cleaning the feeding system between sessions
The listing's cleaning instruction is to remove residue from the nozzle and feed system, use warm water with a soft brush, and dry before reuse. General studio practice extends that to a routine that covers every part the clay touches.
| Part | Cleaning habit | Bench note |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel interior | Warm water, soft sponge, rinse, air-dry | General practice: while clay is still soft, the barrel rinses clean |
| Push rod and piston | Warm water, soft brush, check the seal face | General practice: dried clay on the piston causes leaks |
| Nozzle and feed path | Remove residue, warm water, soft brush | The listing instruction; never heat the nozzle |
| Motor and connector | Wipe only; keep water off the motor | The seller has not published motor specs, so treat electronics as dry-clean only |
General practice: clean within minutes of the session, while the clay is still soft. Dried residue on the piston or push rod seals poorly and leaks on the next run. The seller has not published a lifespan for the kit, so replacement timing is merchant confirmation.
Maintenance schedule for the barrel kit
The listing's product facts are the capacity, price, compatibility and cleaning guidance; the schedule below is general studio practice rather than a published service interval.
| Usage intensity | Maintenance action | Bench note |
|---|---|---|
| After every short print | Remove residue, warm water, soft brush, dry, store clean | General practice: clean while clay is soft |
| After a long session | Deep clean barrel, piston, push rod and nozzle; inspect the seal face | A leak at the piston seal starts with residue |
| Weekly studio use | Check the motor mount flange, test the push rod stroke, re-fill on de-aired clay | Keep the feed rate matched to the ribbon width |
| Long idle period | Clean and dry before storage; on return, clean and test a tile before a project | Dried clay in an idle barrel needs a full clean to recover |
General practice: label the barrel by fill date, so a de-aired batch is not left to skin overnight. The Moore 1 machine context pairs the electric putter with screw extrusion, so the feed path pressure is consistent and the barrel fill is the main variable.
Common barrel-kit mistakes to avoid on day one
| Mistake | What goes wrong | Fix before the next run |
|---|---|---|
| Fast-filling the barrel in one pour | Air pockets show as gaps mid-print | Fill in compacted layers, tap between layers |
| Mis-seating the push rod on the piston | Clay leaks at the joint | Seat the push rod squarely on the piston |
| Ignoring the motor mount flange | The push rod twists as it drives | General practice: anti-rotation flange holds the motor |
| Setting the feed too fast for the ribbon | The wall floods with clay | Start conservative on a test tile, match rate to width |
| Setting the feed too slow | The wall starves and gaps | Raise the feed until the ribbon fuses cleanly |
| Cleaning only the barrel | Residue on the piston causes leaks | Clean barrel, piston, push rod and nozzle |
| Getting water on the motor | Electronics damaged; motor specs not published | Wipe the motor; keep water off the connector |
| Using skinning clay on the bench | Dried skin moves into the feed and clogs | Keep the body covered while printing |
| Expecting other printers to fit | The kit is listed for the Moore Series | Confirm cross-printer fit with the seller |
| Blaming the motor for pulsing clay | Pulses come from air in the barrel | De-air and compact clay on the next fill |
Starter projects for a new barrel kit
Open with projects that prove the feed matches the ribbon, the fill holds air, and the clean routine is quick: each one teaches one step of the continuous-feed workflow.
| Project | What it teaches | Settings to check | Pack fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test tile series | Feed match to ribbon width, no gaps or lumps | Start conservative on the synchronous feed | 500 ml kit |
| Small cup or shallow dish | Continuous feed through a full run, clean after | Watch the column mid-run | 500 ml kit |
| Long-planter run | 1000 ml capacity covers a long build without refill | Track fill level vs print time | 1000 ml kit |
Keep a test tile from every clay batch and barrel fill, so the bench records how the feed behaves before a planned piece is committed. Reserve large sculptures and multi-hour runs until a few tiles and small dishes have held the feed through a full run, a clean, and a refill. The companion troubleshooting guide covers the material gaps, air pockets, clogged lines and weak thrust once they appear on the bench.
The Bottom Line
The bench read: an aluminum barrel kit works best when the capacity matches the build, the fill is compacted in layers, the synchronous feed matches the ribbon width, and the system is cleaned while the clay is still soft. Start with the 500 ml kit at $370.99, SKU CXY02.01.0341, for 1 kg of clay; step up to the 1000 ml kit at $520.99, SKU CXY02.01.0227, for 2 kg; and choose the 1000 ml Spiral Feeding model at $540.99, SKU CXY02.01.0248, for the more powerful delivery and Moore X Series fit. Seat the push rod on the piston, fill without air pockets, set the feed conservative on a test tile, and clean barrel, piston, push rod and nozzle before the next run. When the column pulses, floods or gaps despite a clean fill, bring the symptom to the companion feeding-system troubleshooting guide rather than re-seating the motor on faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tronxy aluminum barrel kit with electric putter?
It is a replaceable clay feeding system with an electric putter for the Moore Series, sized at 500 ml for 1 kg of clay or 1000 ml for 2 kg of clay. The listing prices the 500 ml 57 Motor Line Style and 500 ml Aviation Connector Cable at $370.99, SKU CXY02.01.0341; the 1000 ml 57 Motor Line Style and 1000 ml Aviation Connector Cable at $520.99, SKU CXY02.01.0227; and the 1000 ml Spiral Feeding model at $540.99, SKU CXY02.01.0248, the more powerful variant. The listing's benefits are a large 0.5 L or 1 L capacity, a replaceable barrel, and an adjustable synchronous feeding system.
Which model should I pick: 57 Motor, Aviation Connector or Spiral Feeding?
The 57 Motor Line Style and Aviation Connector Cable both fit the Moore 1, Moore 2 Pro and Moore 3 Pro; the choice is the connector your machine uses. The Aviation Connector Cable is the new-machine aviation plug, while the 57 Motor Line Style is the 57 motor ribbon. The Spiral Feeding model adds the Moore X Series and is the more powerful variant, listed at $540.99, SKU CXY02.01.0248. Confirm which connector your machine uses before ordering.
How much clay does the 500 ml and 1000 ml barrel hold?
The listing states the 500 ml barrel holds 1 kg of clay and the 1000 ml barrel holds 2 kg of clay. Pick 500 ml for small builds and test tiles, and 1000 ml for long runs where refilling would pause the print. The Moore 1 machine context runs up to 40 mm/s, so a 1000 ml barrel covers a longer wall build without a refill.
How do I fill the aluminum barrel without air pockets?
General studio practice: add clay in thin, compacted layers, pressing from the center out to push air to the edges. Tap the barrel wall gently between layers so trapped air rises, and repeat until the barrel is filled. Seat the piston and push rod squarely on the compacted clay, so the first feed stroke does not push air ahead of the body. Air in the barrel is the number one clay-print failure cause.
How do I install the electric putter on the barrel?
General studio practice: the motor seats on an anti-rotation flange, so the push rod does not twist as it drives. The conical push rod seats on the piston that compacts the clay, and the reducer matches the motor to the feed rate. The seller has not published a component list or bolt pattern, so follow the kit's manual rather than assuming a generic flange. If the push rod leaks at the joint, it is mis-seated on the piston.
How soon after a print should I clean the feeding system?
The listing's cleaning instruction is to remove residue from the nozzle and feed system, use warm water with a soft brush, and dry before reuse. General practice: clean within minutes of the session, while the clay is still soft, so the piston and push rod free easily. Wash the barrel interior, piston, push rod and nozzle; wipe the motor and keep water off the connector. A damp body in the feed path weakens adhesion at the print surface, so dry everything before the next run.
How do I know when the barrel needs a refill mid-print?
General studio practice: watch the column through the transparent feed path; when the clay level drops to near the piston stroke, the feed is running low. A sudden gap or slowdown as the piston reaches the end of the stroke is the refill cue. The 500 ml barrel holds 1 kg and the 1000 ml holds 2 kg, so the refill interval depends on the wall size and the feed rate. The seller has not published a print-time estimate, so track the first few builds on a timer to learn your own interval.
Which Moore printers fit the aluminum barrel kit?
The 57 Motor Line Style and Aviation Connector Cable fit the Moore 1, Moore 2 Pro and Moore 3 Pro. The Spiral Feeding model adds the Moore X Series and is the more powerful variant. The seller has not published cross-printer fit beyond the Moore Series, so confirm compatibility with the seller rather than assuming a generic feed system will fit.
Can I mix clay batches in the same barrel fill?
General studio practice: avoid mixing batches in one barrel, because different clay bodies behave differently on the feed and the first layer. If a batch runs out mid-print, the cleaner move is to finish the wall on the current body, clean the barrel, and start the next print on the new batch. If you must top up, de-air the new body to the same consistency and compact it in layers, then test-extrude on a tile before resuming. The seller has not published batch-mixing guidance, so treat the rule as general practice.
What parts come with the Tronxy aluminum barrel kit?
The seller has not published a component list, so the exact contents are merchant confirmation. The listing names the barrel, the electric putter feeding system and the adjustable synchronous feed as the kit's parts, and the model variants differ by the motor connector. Follow the kit's manual for the included hardware, and confirm the component list with the seller before ordering if you need to know the bolt pattern, cable length or included seals. The 500 ml and 1000 ml barrels share the same feed system; the difference is capacity.
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