Kennel Roof Knob
We print a lot of these — the kennel roof knob wears out or snaps long before whatever it's attached to is done. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
We print a lot of these — the kennel roof knob wears out or snaps long before whatever it's attached to is done. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Roof fixing knobs crack and lids blow off. The original was moulded thin to save cents at production volume. That was fine when the plastic was fresh — years on, there's no margin left in it.
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 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
| Vehicle / equipment type | Dog kennels |
|---|---|
| Common failure mode | Roof fixing knobs crack and lids blow off |
| Typical use case | Replacement part for dog kennels. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Alternative materials | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $6 – $14 |
| Expected lifespan | 4–6 years outdoors |
| 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.
