Gasmate Cooler Hinge
A broken cooler hinge shouldn't sideline otherwise good Gasmate equipment, and with a decent sample to work from it usually doesn't have to. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
A broken cooler hinge shouldn't sideline otherwise good Gasmate equipment, and with a decent sample to work from it usually doesn't have to. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Lid hinges snap off well-used iceboxes. The factory part is made from plastic that loses its plasticisers over the years. It gets glassy, then one day it lets go under a load it used to handle easily.
How we reproduce them
Reproducing one is straightforward for us: we measure your sample (broken is fine, as long as most of it is there), match the profile, and print in a tougher modern material. Turnaround is usually within the week.
We print these in ASA. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS — it holds its colour and strength through years of Australian sun where the original plastic went chalky and brittle.
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 | Gasmate |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Camping gear |
| Common failure mode | Lid hinges snap off well-used iceboxes |
| Typical use case | Replacement part for camping gear. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Alternative materials | TPU |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $10 – $22 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years of Australian UV |
| 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.
