Adapters and transition pieces made to measure
Two parts that do not fit together and no adapter in the catalogue. We design and print the connection, from extraction adapters to mounting plates.
Design from your dimensions available
Typical adapters
Connections between systems never meant for each other.
Extraction and hose adapters
Transitions between different diameters.
Mounting adapters
Plates and brackets between hole patterns.
Device adapters
Connections between devices from different makers.
Profile adapters
Add-ons for aluminium profile systems.
Suitable materials
PETG for simple adapters, PA12 for loaded connections, TPU for flexible transitions.
- PETGTough, food-safe-capable everyday workhorse.
- PA12Tough, low-friction nylon for functional mechanical parts.
- ASAThe outdoor specialist - ABS mechanics with true UV stability.
- PA12-CFCarbon-filled nylon 12 - the metal replacement workhorse.
- TPUFlexible thermoplastic polyurethane - Shore 95A.
Details for adapters
- 01Dimensions of both connection sides, ideally with tolerance.
- 02Whether the adapter needs to seal.
- 03Load and fixing.
- 04Medium for hose adapters.
Small parts, big effect
A missing adapter can hold up an installation for days. Improvised solutions with tape or cable ties rarely last. A printed adapter arrives in a few days and fits exactly.
For series, such as retrofitting many devices, we print with fixed parameters so every adapter fits the same.
Describe both sides of the connection and we take care of the rest.
Manufacturing data at a glance
- Location
- Schleswig, Germany
- Part size
- up to approx. 250 x 250 x 250 mm, larger parts split and joined
- Quantities
- 1 to several thousand, no minimum order quantity
- Tolerances
- approx. ±0.2 mm for PLA, PETG and carbon grades, ±0.3 mm for ABS, ASA and PC
- Layer height
- 0.10 to 0.30 mm
- Materials
- 20 engineering filaments from PLA to PA12-CF and PC FR
- File formats
- STEP, STL, 3MF, OBJ, IGES up to 200 MB
- Lead time
- 2 to 4 working days for samples, 4 to 15 working days for series
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Adapter FAQ
- I have no CAD file. Is that ok?
- Yes. Dimensions of both sides or the two parts are enough. We design the adapter.
- Are printed hose adapters tight?
- For extraction and unpressurised lines yes. For pressure lines we recommend standard parts.
- Can threads be integrated?
- Coarse threads can be printed, for firm screw joints we use threaded inserts.
- What does an adapter cost?
- Small adapters are usually inexpensive. With design there is a one-off effort. You get a quote upfront.
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