Companion Tent Pole End Cap
If the tent pole end cap on your Companion has cracked or crumbled, it's a part we can usually sort without chasing discontinued spares. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
If the tent pole end cap on your Companion has cracked or crumbled, it's a part we can usually sort without chasing discontinued spares. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Pole end caps split and poles chew through canvas. Vibration and repeated use do 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
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 TPU. TPU is flexible and grippy, so it absorbs the impacts and vibration that crack rigid plastics, and it is kind to the surfaces it touches.
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 | Companion |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Camping gear |
| Common failure mode | Pole end caps split and poles chew through canvas |
| Typical use case | Replacement part for camping gear. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | TPU |
| Alternative materials | Nylon |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 15–30 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $3 – $8 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years in normal use |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| 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.
