Franklin Window Latch Handle
Spares support for older Franklin products is patchy at best. Reproducing the window latch handle locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Spares support for older Franklin products is patchy at best. Reproducing the window latch handle locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Handle snaps at the pivot from UV embrittlement. 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.
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 | Franklin |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Caravan / pop-top |
| Common failure mode | Handle snaps at the pivot from UV embrittlement |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original window latch handle on the Franklin. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Alternative materials | PETG-CF |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $15 – $35 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years in full sun, longer under cover |
| 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.
