Newlands Fly Screen Frame Corner
We keep getting asked about this one — the fly screen frame corner is one of those Newlands 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 fly screen frame corner is one of those Newlands 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
Screen frame corners crack during cleaning. UV exposure breaks down the polymer chains in the original material. By the time the surface looks chalky or faded, the strength underneath is already gone.
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 PETG. PETG has a little give in it, so it snaps into place like the original and shrugs off the knocks that shattered the old part.
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 | Newlands |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Caravan / pop-top |
| Common failure mode | Screen frame corners crack during cleaning |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original fly screen frame corner on the Newlands. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | PETG |
| Alternative materials | ASA |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 15–30 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $4 – $10 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years indoors |
| 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.
