Detroit Battery Mount Clip
Detroit made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the battery mount clip is a regular on our bench. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Detroit made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the battery mount clip is a regular on our bench. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Wall-mount and holder clips crack at the rail. UV exposure breaks down the polymer chains in the original material. By the time the surface looks chalky or faded, the strength underneath is already gone.
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-CF. Carbon-fibre PETG is noticeably stiffer than the stock plastic, so the part holds its shape under clamping force instead of slowly creeping loose.
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 | Detroit |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Power tool |
| Common failure mode | Wall-mount and holder clips crack at the rail |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original battery mount clip on the Detroit. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | PETG-CF |
| Alternative materials | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $10 – $25 |
| Expected lifespan | 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.
