Fermentation follower disc — 3D-printable model preview
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Fermentation follower disc

Keep fermenting vegetables submerged

Keeps sauerkraut and kimchi under the brine in a wide-mouth jar: the disc presses the cabbage down, the holes let brine rise above it, and the knob lifts it out without fishing with your fingers.

Size (Base A)
Ø 82 mm, 9 mm tall
Shape
Round
Walls
4.0 mm
Volume
24.2 cm³
Est. weight (PLA)
30.0 g
Parts to print
1
Made by
Krypto
Built in
27 steps

What’s in it

  • Round, Ø 82 mm, 9 mm tall, with 4.0 mm walls
  • 4 holes in the floor
  • One more base built on (Base B)
  • Base B: round, Ø 22 mm, 24 mm tall (stacked)

How to print it

For food contact, print in a food-safe PETG and wash by hand.

Prints flat as a plate, no supports. Stacked parts are fused into one print.

Filament: at most about 30.0 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.60 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the fermentation follower disc model?

The fermentation follower disc model measures Ø 82 mm, 9 mm tall. That is Base A; one more base is built on. You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. For food contact, print in a food-safe PETG and wash by hand. Prints flat as a plate, no supports. Stacked parts are fused into one print.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 30.0 g of PLA (24.2 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.60 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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