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Description
xClearview Plastics · Creality K3 External Enclosure
Cleaner workspace.
Healthier air.
Better prints.
Quieter printing.
The Creality K3 is a four-nozzle, KliTek nozzle-changing printer with a 260 × 260 × 260 mm build volume, and it ships with an open-top frame. Creality's optional top cover holds some heat, but it doesn't give the fumes and ultrafine particulate from four hot nozzles anywhere to go but the room.
The Clearview enclosure sets over the whole machine with height to spare for the top cover and filament tubes, and gives it a defined space with filter ports and an exhaust path. It's the same tall enclosure we build for the Snapmaker U1, with 19″ doors on both sides for side access. A bolt-on panel kit, CNC-routed in California, and no modification to the printer.
Creality K3
16.5″ × 19.0″ × 21.1″
420 × 482 × 536 mm, 22 kg (48.5 lb), per Creality's published specs.
Suggested enclosure
24″ W × 23.5″ D × 31.5″ H
610 × 597 × 800 mm. Our tall tool-changer size, with headroom over the frame for the top cover and arched filament tubes.
Minimum table top
26″ × 25.5″
Rated to 120 lb. Fits a standard 24″ desk with a little overhang.
Coming soon · Sold out until the first kits ship. Tap Notify me to hear when it's live. Fit confirmed on the printer before kits ship.
Four reasons to enclose it
01 — CLEANER
A workspace that looks finished
Printer, spools and cables sit in one enclosed unit instead of spreading across a bench. Clear panels, cables routed through grommets, and doors that open where you work. It reads as professional equipment, in an office, a lab, or a room at home other people use.
02 — HEALTHIER
Fumes and particulate stay contained
Every filament gives off fumes and ultrafine particulate at some level, PLA included, and an open-top K3 puts all of it straight into the room. The enclosure contains it, so a filter can reduce it or an exhaust run can carry it outside.
03 — BETTER PRINTS
Better prints, in more materials
Multi-material and engineering filaments are where a steady chamber pays off. The enclosure holds heat and blocks drafts so ABS, ASA and other engineering materials print without warping or splitting, and it keeps dust off the plate and away from the nozzle modules.
04 — QUIETER
A room you can still work in
Panels on every side take the edge off fan and motion noise, so a long print doesn't take over the room. Add the vibration dampening feet to cut the ringing that travels through the bench.
And then you open the door
A sealed box with nothing moving the air just stores fumes until you open it, then releases them into the room all at once. That's why these enclosures aren't gasketed. The filter or exhaust keeps air moving through the enclosure the whole time, so the air inside is being treated, not saved up for the moment the door opens.
Who it's built for
Built for work where the result matters.
THE PARTS
When the parts matter
Production runs, client work and prototypes, where a failed print costs more than the filament.
THE PEOPLE
When people share the air
Employees in a shared workspace, students in a lab, or your family in the next room.
THE ROOM
When the room has standards
A lab or clean space that can't take in what a printer puts out, or a dusty shop the printer needs protecting from.
Fortune 500 companies, government labs and top universities run Clearview enclosures. So do physicians, attorneys, executives and senior engineers.
If your shop, school or lab answers to a safety review, the five-document FDM 3D Printer Safety Documentation Pack is written for exactly that conversation. See a sample first (PDF, no email required).
Creality K3 External Enclosure - Precision Engineered for Enhanced Printing
The Creality K3 External Enclosure by Clearview Plastics puts a finished, controlled space around Creality's four-nozzle KliTek printer. It's built on our tall tool-changer enclosure, the same kit we make for the Snapmaker U1, for a cleaner, healthier and better-performing print environment.
Photos on this page are reference photos of the same enclosure on a Snapmaker U1. The K3 enclosure is the same kit.
Suggested enclosure size: 24" Wide × 23.5" Deep × 31.5" Tall, with generously sized 19" doors on the left and right panels. Creality lists the K3 at 420 × 482 × 536 mm (16.5" × 19.0" × 21.1") and 22 kg. The extra height leaves room for the optional top cover and for filament tubes arching up to the nozzle modules.
Will it fit your table?
| Enclosure (W × D × H) | Min. table top (W × D) | Min. load rating |
|---|---|---|
| 24″ × 23.5″ × 31.5″ 610 × 597 × 800 mm |
26″ × 25.5″ | 120 lb |
- Fits a standard 24″ desk with a little overhang at the front.
- Leave room above for the top hatch, and a few inches behind for the exhaust and power cable.
Enclosure Option Walkthrough
Air Filter Options
What's Included:
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Panels:
- Base Option: 1/4" thick, white PVC with an optically clear acrylic front panel for a clear view of your print, in a 5-sided design.
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Upgrade Option: 1/4" commercial-grade panels all the way around for better fit, feel and finish:
- White PVC with clear acrylic front
- Full Clear Acrylic - the best overall option for finish and function
- Smoked Tinted Acrylic - the same panel with a quieter look
- Polycarbonate for high-temperature resistance
- Amber Orange for UV protection
- Hardware: all the screws, nuts and connectors for assembly.
- STL Files: print your own parts or choose our pre-printed black PETG parts. Includes a TPU fitting for routing filament tubes.
Assembly and Customization:
- Printed Parts Kit: print your own from the included STLs or get our pre-printed black PETG parts. The enclosure assembles with no modifications to the K3, with clean routing for filament and cabling.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The K3 keeps four nozzle modules loaded with their own filament, so more tubes run to the toolhead than on a single-nozzle printer. The tall top leaves those tubes their natural arc, the 19" side doors give access without lifting anything off, and the front door and top hatch open with no frame between them for full access to the plate.
Air Quality and Ventilation:
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Air Filtration Options:
- Exhaust HEPA Filter with charcoal, expelling contaminants outside your workspace.
- Recirculating HEPA Filter to keep the chamber clean when there's no window to vent to.
- Intake HEPA Filter so only clean, dust-free air enters the enclosure.
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Ventilation Accessories:
- Exhaust Fan with an easy-to-install housing for a 4" hose, paired with our Window Insert for direct outdoor ventilation.
Additional Customization:
- LED Lighting for better visibility of your prints.
- Heavy Duty Metal Hardware for a more robust build.
- 6th Base Panel for a more fully enclosed chamber.
- Vibration Dampening Pads to reduce noise and vibration.
- Bowden Tube by the meter for filament management.
Why Choose Our Creality K3 Enclosure?
- Tall, tool-changer fit: headroom over the frame for the top cover and arched filament tubes.
- Enhanced Print Quality: a controlled environment to prevent warping, improve adhesion and hold steady temperatures.
- Healthier Workspace: fumes and particulates from four hot nozzles stay contained for a filter or exhaust to deal with.
- Noise Isolation: takes the edge off motion, fan and nozzle-change noise.
- Frame-less Door Design: a front door and top hatch with no frame between, plus 19" side doors.
- Plug-and-Play: a TPU tube fitting and a wide rubber grommet for cables, with no modifications to the printer.
Shipping and lead time
Coming soon. Once fit is confirmed on the printer, kits ship flat-packed within our standard 10 business days.
CNC-routed in Rocklin, California by a small, owner-run shop. Every enclosure carries a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a 1-year warranty against manufacturer defects. Every printed part is in the file repository you get after ordering, including future add-ons and mods: if one breaks or gets revised, print a new one.
Who We've Worked With
Need more information on printing with enclosures? Check these links:
- Benefits of printing with an enclosure
- 3D printing health: NIOSH guidance
- Additional health studies
- Getting better prints with an enclosure
Questions
Why would I order polycarbonate vs. acrylic?
Panel choice is the only feature you can't change after the fact. 1/4" is the best upgrade we offer; if you change nothing else, change that. Polycarbonate is impact resistant, acrylic is scratch resistant. Acrylic handles almost every filament, including ABS, ASA and PC. Polycarbonate is only needed where you hold a chamber above 60 °C.
Why would I pick a recirculating filter over an intake / exhaust setup?
It depends on what you print. For PLA and PETG, intake and exhaust lets you set the chamber temperature and vent fumes straight outside through a 4" hose. For ABS, ASA and other high-temperature filaments, the recirculating filter keeps fumes and odor down with activated charcoal and HEPA while holding chamber heat.
What is your return policy?
30 days. Unused, undamaged panels with the protective masking fully attached are eligible for a full refund, less return shipping. If panels are damaged after shipment or the masking has been removed, we can't offer a refund. To check fit and finish before you commit, assemble with the masking still on.
Why do the photos differ a little from each other?
We improve these kits continuously, and the renders are updated before the photos are. Function stays the same or gets better. For the clearest picture of the current version, go by the renders.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
-Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. -To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. -We reserve the right to charge a 20% restock fee for parts that are no longer in new condition. These examples apply: Acrylic Panels that have had the protective mask peel off. Fans and filters that have been used before return. -Custom items are not available for return -Shipping charges from returning the item and charges for shipping the order out that were paid by Clearview will be deducted from the order's final refund. Additional non-returnable items: * Gift cards * Downloadable software products * Some health and personal care items To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer. There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: (if applicable) * Book with obvious signs of use * CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened. * Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. * Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery Refunds (if applicable) Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days. Late or missing refunds (if applicable) If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted. If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at contact@clearviewplastic.com. Sale items (if applicable) Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded. Exchanges (if applicable) We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at contact@clearviewplastic.com and send your item to: 4235 Pacific St Ste H, Rocklin, CA, 95677, United States.Shipping
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