Companion Cooler Hinge
We keep getting asked about this one — the cooler hinge is one of those Companion parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
We keep getting asked about this one — the cooler hinge is one of those Companion parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Lid hinges snap off well-used iceboxes. Heat cycling is the killer here: years of expanding and contracting work-hardens the plastic until a routine bump becomes the final straw.
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.
As with everything in our library: whether a part can be reproduced depends on size, load, heat, material, and having a decent sample to work from. Send photos first — the assessment costs you nothing, and we'll tell you honestly if a genuine spare is the better option.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Companion |
|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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.
