The Benefits of Metal to Plastic Conversion
Many industries and companies are choosing metal to plastic conversion to benefit their businesses. While metal is extremely durable and has many beneficial properties, it is very heavy and expensive. Today, plastics are becoming more and more advanced, keeping up with the needs of all industries. Let’s explore the benefits of metal to plastic conversion and if it is the right choice for your project.
Reduced Cost
Plastic is very easy to machine and manufacture, so plastic parts and products can be produced more quickly, easily, and efficiently than their metal counterparts. This ease of production will save you time and money on your production and labor costs.
Plastic products are easier to transport as well due to their lightweight nature. Since they weigh less than metal parts, more plastic products can be transported in each load, saving you money on your transportation costs.
Weight Reduction
Metal parts and products are heavy which can be detrimental to critical industries. Luckily, plastics are much lighter in weight. Recreational vehicle manufacturers and critical industries such as construction, medical, green energy, and more are often seeking out lightweight solutions, making plastic an ideal choice.
Design Freedom
Since plastics are typically easier and cheaper to machine and manufacture, you will have a greater range of freedom when designing your products. This includes being able to easily create complex, intricate plastic parts and products at a fraction of the cost of their metal counterparts.
Enhanced Performance
Many times metals break down or corrode in the presence of moisture, chemicals, or other harsh environments. In industries such as renewable energy, medical, recreational vehicles, construction, doors and windows, and more, these products and parts will be exposed to the elements, moisture, certain chemicals, heat, and more. Plastics have many properties that make them ideal for these uses because they can withstand these environments. Certain plastics are even biocompatible and UV-resistant. If not, however, they can be mixed with certain chemicals and additives to give them the desired properties.
Enhanced Safety
Unlike metals, plastics are impact-resistant and non-conductive, making them safer for certain applications. For example, if you have an application involving electricity, such as refrigeration, renewable energy, lighting, and recreational vehicles, plastics will be a safer option than metals.
Custom Profile is Here to Help with Your Metal to Plastic Conversion
At Custom Profile, we can take on your metal to plastic conversion project for a wide range of industries. With our various extrusion processes, we are able to create the exact product you need with all of the properties you desire. Not only do our extrusion processes give us the ability to create parts and products with different hardnesses and properties, but we are also able to include additives with your polymers to create compounds that meet your needs.
Our extrusion processes include co-extrusion, dual durometer co-extrusion, tri-extrusion, and crosshead extrusion. Additionally, we have the ability to create rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible tubing. Many industries have benefited from plastic profile extrusion. Some of the industries we have served include construction, doors and windows, appliances, renewable energy, medical, lighting, and many more. Plus, if you like the look of metal, we have a cosmetic film we can add to your plastic products to make sure they are aesthetically pleasing for your application.
If you are looking to convert your metal products to plastic, contact our team today to get started.