{"product_id":"the-dry-vault-filament-dryer-feeder","title":"The Dry Vault | Four-Color Filament Dryer and Backup Feeder for Kobra","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet filament is a silent failure.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not announce itself. It shows up as stringing across a print that was flawless yesterday, as layer adhesion that snaps along the grain, as a matte surface where you ordered gloss. A single afternoon of humid air is enough to move a spool out of tolerance, and the failure is always blamed on settings. The Dry Vault exists to remove the variable entirely: active heated drying that runs while the printer runs, so the filament is conditioned at the moment it is extruded rather than the day it was opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor is a language, and four is a conversation.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single spool makes an object. Four loaded spools make a decision. This module holds four filament positions and feeds them on demand, so a single print can carry four distinct colors with no manual swap, no pause, no seam where you stopped to intervene. Link two units and the same logic scales to eight. Each bay identifies what is loaded into it automatically, and the architecture was co-developed with the Multi-Color Institute, which matters more than it sounds - multi-material feeding fails not at the extruder but in the buffer, the tension and the timing between bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA run that never stops is worth more than a run that is fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial parts are rarely lost to speed. They are lost at the twelve hour mark when a spool runs dry and the machine keeps moving through empty air. The Dry Vault watches spool weight and switches to a backup position the moment a spool is exhausted, continuing the print without an operator standing by. It mounts beside the printer as a modular unit, communicates with the printer firmware, and works with the Anycubic Kobra S1, Kobra 3 and Kobra 3 MAX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrying, feeding and color are not three features. They are one system, and the system is the point.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Four filament positions per unit, expandable to eight with two linked units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Active heated drying that runs during the print, not before it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Automatic filament identification in each bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Automatic backup feeding - switches to a spare spool when one runs out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Multi-color printing with no manual spool swaps and no stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Co-developed with the Multi-Color Institute for buffer and tension control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Modular mounting beside the printer, built for the Kobra S1, Kobra 3 and Kobra 3 MAX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-color filament management and drying module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anycubic Kobra S1, Kobra 3, Kobra 3 MAX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilament Positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 per unit; 8 with two units linked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active heated drying during printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilament Identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic detection per bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackup Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic switch to a backup spool on run-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single color, four-color, multi-color, backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 1.75 mm spools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modular, sits beside the printer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated with printer firmware and slicing workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dry Vault is for anyone whose prints are sold, delivered or depended upon. Print farms use it to run unattended overnight - the backup feeder is what allows a machine to finish a job after a spool empties, which is the difference between a paid part and a wasted night. Product studios use the four-color capacity to print branded enclosures, signage and prototypes with real color separation instead of post-paint. Cosplay and prop makers use it because color changes stop being an event. Educators and workshop leads use it because a single module removes the two failure modes students hit first: wet filament and running out mid-print. If your climate is humid for any part of the year, this is not an accessory. It is the part of the machine that protects every other part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which printers does this work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anycubic Kobra S1, Kobra 3 and Kobra 3 MAX. It mounts as a modular unit beside the printer and communicates with the printer firmware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many colors can I print in one job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour with a single unit. Link two units together and the same print can draw from eight filament positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it dry filament, or just store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt dries actively, and it does so during the print. Heat is applied while filament is fed, so material is conditioned at the point of extrusion rather than dried once and then re-exposed to ambient air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What happens when a spool runs out mid-print?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the backup function. The module detects the exhausted spool and switches to a backup position, and the print continues without an operator present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I have to swap spools manually for color changes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Loaded bays are selected in the slicing workflow. The module feeds the requested position on command, so color changes happen inside the print with no pause and no seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it identify filament automatically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each bay detects what is loaded, so the module knows filament type and color per position without manual entry in every job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top: 32px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sb1348d61b67948f9bfe0363754cca650R.webp?v=1774484913\" alt=\"The Dry Vault filament dryer and backup feeder\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S3691932e6f514e70ba2df21e59d8b735Q.webp?v=1774484913\" alt=\"The Dry Vault filament dryer and backup feeder\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S03ea024f49d44d3a8f396b68712f3b246.webp?v=1774484913\" alt=\"The Dry Vault filament dryer and backup feeder\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sb91a2bd3cb934cf3a1eb0f4f30bfa77eR.webp?v=1774484913\" alt=\"The Dry Vault filament dryer and backup feeder\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Se70f63064fa84153b2948f55139dbb113.webp?v=1774484913\" alt=\"The Dry Vault filament dryer and backup feeder\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S016792c5108d4e13b4c220f54f18939ag.webp?v=1774484913\" alt=\"The Dry Vault filament dryer and backup feeder\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S27b3eca950564d0586249a30a98390f8a.webp?v=1774484913\" alt=\"The Dry Vault filament dryer and backup feeder\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S40b9ab0381454b8eb9be162fffaf00e0C.webp?v=1774484912\" alt=\"The Dry Vault filament dryer and backup feeder\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"The Dry Vault | Four-Color Filament Dryer and Backup Feeder for Kobra\",\"image\":[\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sb1348d61b67948f9bfe0363754cca650R.webp?v=1774484913\"],\"description\":\"The Dry Vault is a four-color filament dryer and automatic backup feeder for Anycubic Kobra S1, Kobra 3 and Kobra 3 MAX printers, with active drying during printing and expansion to eight positions.\",\"sku\":\"1005008334315513-for Kobra 3 Max-Australia\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"EastSupplier\"},\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateOffer\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"lowPrice\":\"615.96\",\"highPrice\":\"615.96\",\"offerCount\":\"1\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/products\/the-dry-vault-filament-dryer-feeder\"},\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"ratingValue\":\"4.8\",\"reviewCount\":\"4\"}}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"East Supplier Platform","offers":[{"title":"for Kobra 3 Max \/ Australia","offer_id":48681881010399,"sku":"1005008334315513-for Kobra 3 Max-Australia","price":615.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sb1348d61b67948f9bfe0363754cca650R.webp?v=1774484913","url":"https:\/\/eastsupplier.co.uk\/ko\/products\/the-dry-vault-filament-dryer-feeder","provider":"EastSupplier Platform","version":"1.0","type":"link"}