Darche Swag Pole Joiner
We keep getting asked about this one — the swag pole joiner is one of those Darche parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
We keep getting asked about this one — the swag pole joiner is one of those Darche parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Pole joiners crack at the spigot. 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
We model these in CAD from your sample, print a test-fit first, then run the final part once the fit is confirmed. Expect a few days end to end.
We print these in PA-CF. Carbon-fibre nylon is the strongest material we run — it goes into parts that carry real load, where a lesser plastic would be the next thing to break.
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 | Darche |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Camping gear |
| Common failure mode | Pole joiners crack at the spigot |
| 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 | PA-CF |
| Alternative materials | Nylon |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $10 – $24 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years |
| 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.
