We often meet many companies asking the same question: can plastic really replace metal in our products? The answer is often yes, and with many benefits.
Plastic is not just an alternative to metal. In many cases, it is a strategic upgrade. Whether the goal is to reduce weight, gain more design freedom, cut production costs, or take a step toward more sustainable solutions, plastic can often do the job just as well as metal, and sometimes even better.
Why more companies are making the switch
Over the years, we have worked with companies in a wide range of industries to rethink their components and find smart ways to replace metals like zinc, aluminum, and brass with modern, high-performance plastics. These materials offer impressive strength and durability, even in demanding environments, and they often come with extra benefits that metal simply cannot offer.
One thing our customers often highlight is how much simpler production becomes. With plastic, parts often come out of the mold finished and ready to use — in the right color, without the need for extra steps like coating, deburring, or threading. That means fewer operations, shorter lead times, and lower costs.
There is also a clear environmental benefit. Producing plastic parts typically requires lower processing temperatures, which reduces energy consumption. Lighter parts mean lower transport emissions, especially in high-volume production. And with many plastic materials now recyclable, this shift also supports circular goals and sustainability efforts.
From concept to production
But metal replacement is not a copy-paste process. It involves a different way of thinking about design, performance, and production. That is why we offer close technical support through our in-house Tech Center.
Our Tech Center team has long experience in material selection, component design, and simulation tools. We help you make informed decisions at every step, from the first concept sketch to final product validation. With tools like FEM calculations, mold-filling simulations, and three-dimensional product inspections, we ensure that your new plastic component performs exactly as intended.
Most importantly, we do this work together with you. Every project is a collaboration between your team and ours. We work closely with engineers, molders, toolmakers, and end users to ensure that your transition from metal to plastic is successful, cost-efficient, and future-ready.
Thinking about switching from metal to plastic? Let´s explore the possibilities together. We are happy to share our experience, and we are ready to support you all the way from idea to production.
Get in touch with our Tech Center to start your metal replacement journey.
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