Olympic Cupboard Hinge
We keep getting asked about this one — the cupboard hinge is one of those Olympic 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 cupboard hinge is one of those Olympic 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
Original hinges go brittle and snap at the knuckle. The original was moulded thin to save cents at production volume. That was fine when the plastic was fresh — twenty years on, there's no margin left in it.
How we reproduce them
We model these in CAD from your sample, print a test-fit first, then run the final part once the fit is confirmed. Expect a few days end to end.
We print these in Nylon. Nylon is slippery and fatigue-resistant, which makes it the right choice for parts that pivot, slide or flex thousands of times.
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 | Olympic |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Caravan / pop-top |
| Common failure mode | Original hinges go brittle and snap at the knuckle |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original cupboard hinge on the Olympic. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | Nylon |
| Alternative materials | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $10 – $24 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years, even on moving parts |
| 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.
