Primus Stove Control Knob
Spares support for older Primus products is patchy at best. Reproducing the stove control knob locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Spares support for older Primus products is patchy at best. Reproducing the stove control knob locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Control knobs split at the valve stem. 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 ABS. ABS matches the look and feel of the factory plastic, takes a sanded or textured finish well, and handles everyday warmth without complaint.
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 | Primus |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Camping gear |
| Common failure mode | Control knobs split at the valve stem |
| 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 | ABS |
| Alternative materials | Nylon |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $8 – $18 |
| Expected lifespan | 4–6 years in normal use |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | Depends |
| 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.
