Headphone Headband Slider
A broken headphone headband slider is the classic small part you can't buy on its own — the maker only sells the whole assembly, if anything at all. Variants differ between models and years, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Broken part? We may be able to recreate it — ask us about this part.
- Estimated cost: $12 – $26
- Estimated print time: 1–2 hours
- Final pricing is confirmed by quote.
A broken headphone headband slider is the classic small part you can't buy on its own — the maker only sells the whole assembly, if anything at all. Variants differ between models and years, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Why these break
Headband sliders and yokes snap at the pivot. 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
These take a proper modelling pass: we measure the mounting points from your part, reinforce the known failure point, and verify fit with a test print before the final run.
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
| Vehicle / equipment type | Headphones |
|---|---|
| Common failure mode | Headband sliders and yokes snap at the pivot |
| Typical use case | Replacement part for headphones. |
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 | $12 – $26 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years in service |
| 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.
