{"product_id":"v-slot-eccentric-spacer-5mm-bore-8mm-hex","title":"V-Slot Eccentric Spacer - 5mm Bore, 8mm Hex, Type A","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__intro\"\u003eType A eccentric spacer for adjustable V-slot wheels, with a 5mm bore, an 8mm hex and a 7mm boss that sits in the carriage plate hole. The bore is slightly off-centre, so turning the hex with an 8mm spanner moves the wheel in or out against the extrusion and takes the wobble out of the carriage. Sold singly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5mm plain, for an M5 screw\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8mm across flats, 6mm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBoss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7mm diameter, 2.5mm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 1.6mm over half a turn\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright plated metal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eDatasheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__ds\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"nznpd__dsbar\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/3DP-ECC-SPACER-M5-Datasheet-v1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Download the V-slot eccentric spacer datasheet (PDF)\"\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFull technical datasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nznpd__dsmeta\"\u003ePDF\u003csvg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__included\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qty\"\u003e1x\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEccentric spacer, Type A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold singly. Screw, wheel and nut are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing a lost spacer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwap out a missing or rounded eccentric spacer on a V-slot carriage with a 7mm plate hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaking a wheel adjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn a fixed wheel position into an adjustable one on a DIY gantry, CNC or laser frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarriage rebuilds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit new spacers alongside fresh \u003ca href=\"\/products\/625zz-pom-idler-pulley-wheel-ender-3-cr10-3d-printer-belt-tensioner\"\u003e625ZZ POM V-slot wheels\u003c\/a\u003e when you rebuild a carriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting \u0026amp; getting started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat the boss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePush the 7mm boss into the carriage plate hole, with the hex on the wheel side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssemble the wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePass an M5 screw through the wheel, the spacer and the plate, and fit the nut on the far side. Snug it so the hex can still turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the preload\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn the hex with an 8mm spanner until the wheel just grips the extrusion. The wheel should still turn by hand with light drag and the carriage should not rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLock it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold the hex still, tighten the nut, then recheck the wheel. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-adjust-replace-v-slot-wheels-3d-printer\"\u003eV-slot wheel adjustment guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the whole carriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your old spacer takes a 10mm spanner or is noticeably longer than 8.5mm, it is a larger type and this one will not swap straight in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"NZN Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67700073594976,"sku":"3DP-ECC-SPACER-M5","price":1.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/v-slot-eccentric-spacer-5mm-bore-8mm-hex-hero.png?v=1793107178","url":"https:\/\/www.nznelectronics.co.nz\/products\/v-slot-eccentric-spacer-5mm-bore-8mm-hex","provider":"NZN Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}