Ilve Washer Lid Hinge
Ilve made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the washer lid hinge is a regular on our bench. Variants differ between years and models, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Ilve made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the washer lid hinge is a regular on our bench. Variants differ between years and models, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Why these break
Top loader lid hinges snap at the pin. Vibration fatigue does the damage: thousands of small flexes add up to a crack at the stress point, usually right where the part clips or pivots.
How we reproduce them
Bring in the broken part and we'll reverse engineer it — usually with a design tweak that addresses why it failed in the first place, not just a copy of the weak original.
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.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Ilve |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Household appliance |
| Common failure mode | Top loader lid hinges snap at the pin |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original washer lid hinge on the Ilve. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | Nylon |
| Alternative materials | PETG-CF |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $15 – $35 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years, even on moving parts |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | Depends |
| 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.
