Workshop in Antibes, France
3D PrintingJuly 15, 2026
Sailboat rope guide rollers in 3D printing
Reproduction of sailboat rope guide / fairlead rollers: concave profile, center bore, engineering material. Compatible with existing fittings. Made in Antibes.
Rope guide / fairlead rollers for a sailboat were worn or unavailable. NC Factory reproduced them with 3D printing to fit the existing fittings, with a concave profile suited to the rope.
Approach
- Measure dimensions and center bore
- Design the profile (groove / hourglass) for the rope
- Choose a material resistant to friction / UV / humidity
- Small batch to replace several rollers at once
Original metal fittings are kept: only the rotating rollers are remade, which limits cost and boat downtime.
Typical marine case: worn plastic part + still-good metal fitting = targeted 3D reproduction.
Yes with the right material (Nylon, engineering PETG, etc.) and a suitable profile. We size by diameter and use.
Yes across Alpes-Maritimes ports when available.
