Walker Glide Set
A broken walker glide set is the classic small part you can't buy on its own — the maker only sells the whole assembly, if anything at all. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
A broken walker glide set is the classic small part you can't buy on its own — the maker only sells the whole assembly, if anything at all. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Glides wear flat and frames drag. 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
This is a quick job on our end — we take dimensions from your old part, adjust for print tolerances, and run a small batch so you have spares for next time.
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 | Walking frames |
|---|---|
| Common failure mode | Glides wear flat and frames drag |
| Typical use case | Replacement part for walking frames. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | Nylon |
| Alternative materials | TPU |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $8 – $18 |
| Expected lifespan | 4–6 years of regular 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.
