Sterilite Gasket Box Latch

This is a replacement latch for a Sterilite Gasket Box. The ones I own are 54qt (51L), but from looking at pictures of…
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This is a replacement latch for a Sterilite Gasket Box. The ones I own are 54qt (51L), but from looking at pictures of other Sterilite gasket boxes, I think this latch is used on multiple models. It fits pretty tightly (tighter than the original) but it does work. A bit of superlube on the posts helps a bit. With the originals the little posts on the latches kept breaking, so now I can print replacements.

Please leave a comment if you use this on a different size box and it works (or doesn't).

Print Settings

 

Printer Brand: Anycubic

Printer: All-metal Mega

Rafts: No

Supports: Yes (Tree)

Resolution: 0.3

Infill: 40%

Filament: Duramic PLA+ Silver 
 

Notes: 

NEW RECOMMENDED PRINTING ORIENTATION (Oct 23, 2022): 

The object in the STL is in the orientation I printed it in. Feel free to experiment if you have a better idea. I printed it with 40% gyroid infill with tree supports using PLA+. Using a support brim for better adhesion of the tree supports is highly recommended.

June 2023: I've actually recently found that in this orientation it will print ALMOST without supports as long as you have adequate part cooling. Really only the pins need to be supported.
 

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The author marked this model as their own original creation. Imported from Thingiverse.

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