Dishwasher Rack Tine Repair Cap
A slip-on cap that restores broken and rusted rack tines without replacing the rack.
Original prompt
“Design a slip-on repair cap for broken dishwasher rack tines that seals the exposed metal and restores the tine tip.”
This is a design concept showing what Vanta can produce. It is not a past customer order, and the images below are illustrative of the process rather than photographs of a delivered unit.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing method
FDM 3D printing
Recommended material
PETG
Estimated size
12 × 12 × 30 mm
Estimated lead time
4 business days
Method and material are the recommended starting point for this design. Both are confirmed during engineering review, and lead time is quoted with your order.
From concept to finished part
Step 1 · Concept
Step 2 · Engineering
Step 3 · Manufactured
Why this design works
Intended user
Appliance owners facing a rack replacement costing more than a repair.
Benefits
Sold in multi-packs, since a rack never fails at just one tine.
Manufacturing suitability
PETG handles dishwasher heat and moisture; the part is trivially small to produce.
Order this design
Option A
Order as-is
Produced exactly as designed. No engineering fee — the design work is already done, so you pay manufacturing and shipping only.
Option B
Modify this design
Change dimensions, material, branding or details. Reduced engineering fee, since we are adapting an existing design rather than starting from zero.
Option C
Create your own version
Start from your own idea in this category and go through the full design process. Standard engineering fee applies.
Every option is quoted before anything is made or charged. Pricing depends on size, material, finish and quantity.