Bambu Lab Bambu Lab H2C High Flow Induction Hotend 1.75mm x 0.80mm
The Bambu Lab H2C Induction Hotend is a precision-engineered replacement and expansion hotend designed for the Vortek multi-material system. Leveraging contactless induction heating technology, it reaches PLA printing temperature in approximately 8 seconds, dramatically reducing color-change transitions and purge waste. Whether you're running everyday PLA or pushing high-speed, high-flow workflows, the H2C hotend keeps your multi-material prints fast, reliable, and efficient.
- Reaches PLA printing temperature in approximately 8 seconds via induction heating.
- Compatible with the Vortek System's up to six interchangeable hotend configurations.
- Eliminates purge flushing during filament swaps, under 7 filaments with H2C.
- Contactless connection design prevents oxidation and pin degradation over time.
Bambu Lab H2C Induction Hotend
Swap, Print, and Waste Less
Rapid induction heating meets true multi-material printing. Bambu Lab H2C Induction Hotend (Right) heats to printing temp in ~8 seconds, enabling fast, low-waste multi-material printing with the Vortek System.
Key Features of the Bambu Lab H2C Induction Hotend:
- Built-in overheat, overvoltage, short-circuit, and open-circuit protection
- Available in Standard Flow (Everyday Printing) and High Flow (High-Speed Printing) variants
- Significantly reduces purge waste compared to traditional single-nozzle multi-material systems
For Smarter Color Changes
The H2C Induction Hotend heats to printing temperature in roughly 8 seconds for PLA, making filament-change transitions faster than ever. This rapid heat response means less downtime between color or material swaps, and less purge material wasted in the process.
- Keep your prints efficient from start to finish
- ~8-second heat-up time for PLA
- Shorter transitions between filament changes
- Reduces total purge waste per print job
True Multi-Material 3D Printing
Designed as part of the Vortek System, the H2C hotend works within a pool of up to six interchangeable induction-heated hotends to enable genuine multi-material printing. The swap mechanism eliminates the need for purge flushing during filament changes when using fewer than 7 filaments, saving both time and material compared to conventional single-nozzle approaches.
- Supports up to 6 interchangeable hotends in the Vortek System
- No purge flushing required with under 7 filaments (H2C)
- Significant material savings over single-nozzle multi-material setups
Contactless Connection with Comprehensive Safety Protection
Unlike traditional contact-based pin connections that oxidize and wear over time, the H2C uses a contactless connection design that maintains consistent electrical performance across thousands of hotend swaps. Integrated protection circuits guard against overheating, overvoltage, short-circuit, and open-circuit conditions, ensuring dependable operation through demanding multi-material workflows.
- Contactless connection resists oxidation and pin wear
- Overheat, overvoltage, short-circuit, and open-circuit protection built in
- Engineered for continuous, high-cycle multi-material use
Time Saved with High Flow
| H2C Max Volumetric Speed | |
| Induction Stainless Steel Nozzle (0.2mm) | 2 mm³/s |
| Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.4mm) | 25 mm³/s |
| Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.6mm) | 30 mm³/s |
| Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.8mm) | 30 mm³/s |
| High Flow Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.4mm) | 40 mm³/s |
| High Flow Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.6mm) | 40 mm³/s |
| High Flow Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.8mm) | 40 mm³/s |
*Tested with Bambu PLA Basic.
Filament Compatibility
| Filament | Induction 0.2 mm Stainless Steel |
Induction 0.4 mm Hardened Steel |
Induction 0.6 mm Hardened Steel |
Induction 0.8 mm Hardened Steel |
Induction 0.4 mm High Flow Hardened Steel |
Induction 0.6 mm High Flow Hardened Steel |
Induction 0.8 mm High Flow Hardened Steel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA Basic | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Matte | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Lite | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Basic Gradient | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Silk+ | √ | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| PLA Silk Dual Color | √ | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| PLA Silk | √ | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| PLA Metal | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Marble | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Sparkle | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Wood | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Galaxy | Not recommended | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Glow | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Translucent | Not recommended | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Tough+ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PLA Aero | X | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| PETG HF | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PETG Basic | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PETG Translucent | Not recommended | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PETG-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| ABS | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| ABS-GF | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| ASA | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| ASA Aero | X | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| ASA-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PC | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PC FR | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| TPU for AMS | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| TPU 95A HF | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| TPU 85A | X | X | √ | √ | X | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| TPU 90A | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| PAHT-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PET-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PA6-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PA6-GF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PPA-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PPS-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| Support for ABS | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Support for PLA/PETG | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Support for PA/PET | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Support for PLA (New Version) | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PVA | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Technical Specifications
| Max. Printing Temp. | 350 ℃ |
| Length | 56.2 mm |
| Packaging Weight | 0.015 kg |
| Packaging Size | 60 x 60 x 30 mm |
| Compatibility | H2C and H2C Laser |
