Slatted curtains vertical blind weight plates repair solution 127mm/89mm

Weight plates for blinds sometimes become brittle and break when removed from the connecting chain. Several popular repair solutions (https://www.printables.com/model/147266-89-mm-lysel-slatted-curtainvertical-blinds-weight) suggest printing the entire plate to solve this problem. This usually works, but in this case the weight of the resulting 3D print is significantly lower compared to the original. The weighting function is no longer present to the same extent. 

My suggestion is to continue using the original weight plate. Therefore first remove the remaining fastening eye parts using a knife. Then print out proposed repair solution and put it over the remaining plate part. Push the plate back into the lamella bag and reconnect the chain to the plate. Your vertical blind will work as usual. The printing files are available for 127 mm and 89 mm width.

By the way normally you do not need any glue to fix the part, however it is up to you also to fix it by using some glue.

Printing, recommendations:

vertical: 0,2mm

nozzle diameter: 0,4mm

Material: PETG or PLA

Printing time: 14min(89mm); 18min(127mm)

weight: 1,8g(89mm); 2,4g(127mm)

If there are any problems do not hesitate to contact me. Hope this will fix your problems and I would be very happy about your feedback.