Concept Drawer Catch
We keep getting asked about this one — the drawer catch is one of those Concept parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
We keep getting asked about this one — the drawer catch is one of those Concept parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Drawer catches wear and drawers open on rough roads. The factory part is made from styrene-based plastic that loses its plasticisers over the years. It gets glassy, then one warm day it lets go under a load it used to handle easily.
How we reproduce them
The process is simple: drop the part in or send clear photos with a ruler in frame, we confirm fit details, and print replacements — often with a little extra material where the original always cracked.
We print these in PETG. PETG has a little give in it, so it snaps into place like the original and shrugs off the knocks that shattered the old part.
As with everything in our library: whether a part can be reproduced depends on size, load, heat, material, and having a decent sample to work from. Send photos first — the assessment costs you nothing, and we'll tell you honestly if a genuine spare is the better option.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Concept |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Caravan / pop-top |
| Common failure mode | Drawer catches wear and drawers open on rough roads |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original drawer catch on the Concept. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $8 – $18 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years in normal use |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
