Mellow CNC Aluminium MGN9 Printhead Bracket – RatRig & Hevort
Mellow CNC Aluminium MGN9 Printhead Bracket – RatRig & Hevort
Mellow CNC Aluminium Printhead Bracket – MGN9 for RatRig, Hevort, Goliath, Crazy Dragon & VZ Extruder
Upgrade your CoreXY or high-speed 3D printer build with the Mellow CNC Aluminium Printhead Bracket. Officially authorized by the VzBoT team and manufactured by Mellow, this precision-machined aluminium bracket is engineered for builders working with RatRig and Hevort platforms. Its lightweight, rigid structure pairs perfectly with the VzBot extruder ecosystem for a clean, minimal installation — while remaining flexible enough to support a wide range of hotend and extruder combinations.
Made in Mainland China.
Key Features
- MGN9 H & C Rail Compatible – Fits both MGN9H and MGN9C linear rail carriages for a secure, low-play mount.
- Lightweight CNC Aluminium Construction – Precision-machined for strength without unnecessary mass, keeping your printhead agile at high print speeds.
- Multi-Hotend Support – Compatible with Goliath, Crazy Dragon, and V6 hotend adapters (sold separately or as part of kit sets).
- Multi-Extruder Support – Works with VZ Extruder, Sherpa Mini, and Sherpa Micro via included or optional adapter brackets.
- Hevort Belt Compatibility – Supports both 9–10 mm (HD9) and 12 mm (HD12) belts for Hevort builds.
- VzBoT Team Original Design – Developed through extensive real-world testing by the VzBoT engineering team; Mellow manufactures to their exact specifications.
- Assembly Required – Hardware included; designed for experienced 3D printer builders and enthusiasts.
Specifications
| Material | CNC Aluminium |
| Rail Compatibility | MGN9 H & C |
| Printer Compatibility | RatRig, Hevort |
| Hotend Compatibility | Goliath, Crazy Dragon, V6 |
| Extruder Compatibility | VZ Extruder, Sherpa Mini, Sherpa Micro |
| Model Number | 10VZPH |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Origin | Mainland China |
Package Sets (Choose Your Configuration)
- Set 1: RatRig Printhead Base Bracket × 1 + Screw Package × 1
- Set 2: Hevort Printhead Base Bracket × 1 + Screw Package × 1
- Set 3: Goliath / Crazy Dragon Adapter Bracket × 1
- Set 4: V6 Adapter Bracket × 1
- Set 5: Sherpa Mini Adapter Bracket × 1
- Set 6: Sherpa Micro Adapter Bracket × 1
Note: The universal hotend adapter plate is sold separately. If you use a groove-mount hotend, purchase the groove mount version. If you plan to run the Watercool Vz-Hextrudort with a shortened Goliath, the adapter plate is included with that listing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this Mellow CNC printhead bracket compatible with both MGN9H and MGN9C rails?
A: Yes. The Mellow CNC aluminium printhead bracket is designed to work with both MGN9H and MGN9C linear rail carriage variants, making it versatile for a wide range of RatRig and Hevort builds.
Q: Do I need to buy the hotend adapter plate separately?
A: It depends on your configuration. The universal hotend adapter plate is sold separately so you only pay for what you need. If you use a groove-mount hotend, select the groove-mount version. If you are using the Watercool Vz-Hextrudort with a shortened Goliath setup, the adapter plate comes bundled with that specific listing.
Q: Which extruders are compatible with this printhead bracket?
A: This bracket is compatible with the VZ Extruder (for the most streamlined installation), Sherpa Mini, and Sherpa Micro extruders via the corresponding adapter bracket sets (Sets 5 and 6).
Q: What belt sizes does this bracket support for Hevort builds?
A: The bracket supports both 9–10 mm belts (HD9) and 12 mm belts (HD12), covering the most common Hevort belt drive configurations.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.