3D-printed pulley

Device data
Manufacturing files https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:571542
Hardware license CERN-OHL-S
Certifications Start OSHWA certification
Project data
Type
Authors Lucas Wilder
Status
Years 2014
Made Yes
Replicated No
Cost USD 2.6

This OSAT is a heavy-duty rope pulley that can be used to raise water from a well.[1] This pulley can be customized to any desired size, and can be paired with multiples of itself to further increase mechanical advantage.

Bill of Materials

Tools needed

Skills and knowledge needed

  • Ability to operate a 3D printer and Thingiverse Customizer.

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

  • Assembly instructions with images can be found here: http://imgur.com/a/5Ilmk
  • Print time estimate: ~4 hours, depending on the parameters entered.
  • Assembly time estimate: 2 minutes

Common Problems and Solutions

  • Did not experience any issues

Cost savings

  • Fully customizable size: Priceless
  • OSAT Total Cost: Printed parts ($1.86) + hardware($0.74) = $2.60
  • Closest commercial equivalent: http://goo.gl/ClkS1T
  • $8.90 savings and 77.4% savings

References

  1. ↑ web page: Appropedia Pulley Main Page, Available: https://www.appropedia.org/Pulley
Page data
Authors Lucas Wilder
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Organizations MTU, Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab, MY4777
Cite as Lucas Wilder (2014–2025). "3D-printed pulley". Appropedia. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
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