Olympic Entry Grab Handle
Olympic made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the entry grab handle is a regular on our bench. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Olympic made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the entry grab handle is a regular on our bench. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Entry handles crack at the screw bosses. 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
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 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 | Olympic |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Caravan / pop-top |
| Common failure mode | Entry handles crack at the screw bosses |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original entry grab handle on the Olympic. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Alternative materials | PA-CF |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 2–3 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $18 – $40 |
| Expected lifespan | 4–6 years outdoors |
| 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.
