{"id":794,"date":"2026-06-08T10:20:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T10:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erteco.se\/?page_id=794"},"modified":"2026-10-15T10:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:20:27","slug":"metal-replacement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.erteco.se\/en\/metal-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"erteco-hero relative overflow-hidden grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 min-h-[40vh] alignfull wp-block-erteco-hero\">\n\n        <div class=\"absolute inset-0 z-0\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.erteco.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Metal-replacement-hero.jpg\"\n                alt=\"\"\n                class=\"block w-full h-full object-cover\"\n            \/>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"erteco-hero__overlay absolute inset-0 z-0 pointer-events-none\"><\/div>\n\n    \n        \n        <div class=\"hidden lg:block relative z-10 lg:order-last\"><\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"relative z-10 flex items-center justify-center \">\n        <div class=\"px-6 py-12 lg:px-16 lg:py-24 max-w-[800px] mx-auto w-full\">\n                            <h1 class=\"text-white font-heading font-medium text-h1 mb-6\">\n                    Metallers\u00e4ttning                <\/h1>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"erteco-content erteco-content--text-media bg-white erteco-bg-white alignfull wp-block-erteco-content\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-3xl mx-auto px-6 lg:px-0 py-section-y\">\n\n                    \n                            <div class=\"erteco-rich-text text-dark-grey\/80 text-body-lg leading-relaxed max-w-none\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, there are many reasons to replace metal with plastic. Reduced weight and greater design freedom are two key advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die-cast brass, zinc and aluminum can often be successfully replaced with plastic. One advantage of designing components in plastic is that they can usually be produced in the desired color directly from the machine, without the need for painting.&#13;\nSecondary operations such as deburring, threading and drilling can also be eliminated. Replacing metal with plastic can reduce time-consuming and costly production steps without compromising quality.&#13;\nToday, plastic is used as a metal replacement in many industries. Examples of industries where metal replacement has been particularly successful include automotive, plumbing and HVAC, and healthcare.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            \n                    \n                    <div class=\"mt-10 lg:mt-12\">\n                <div class=\"erteco-block-media relative\" x-data=\"mediaVideo\">\n            <video\n            x-ref=\"video\"\n            class=\"block w-full h-auto\"\n            autoplay\n            muted\n            loop\n            playsinline\n                    >\n            <source src=\"https:\/\/www.erteco.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Final_LANDSCAPE_WSUB.-kompr.mov\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/>\n        <\/video>\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            x-on:click=\"toggle()\"\n            x-bind:aria-pressed=\"playing ? 'true' : 'false'\"\n            x-bind:aria-label=\"playing ? 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Plastic components are also typically lighter than metal components, which can reduce environmental impact and transportation costs.&#13;\nOur materials for metal replacement are recyclable.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"erteco-content erteco-content--text bg-white erteco-bg-white alignfull wp-block-erteco-content\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-3xl mx-auto px-6 lg:px-0 py-section-y\">\n\n                                    <h2 class=\"font-heading font-medium text-h2 text-dark-grey mb-8\">\n                    Tech Center                <\/h2>\n            \n                            <div class=\"erteco-rich-text text-dark-grey\/80 text-body-lg leading-relaxed max-w-none\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our technical department, Erteco Tech Center, has extensive experience in metal replacement, component design, material selection and technical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have the technical equipment and expertise to perform finite element analysis (FEA), mold filling simulations and participate in production trials. We use well-established software tools and can, for example, assist with 3D design reviews.&#13;\nOur projects are carried out in close collaboration with our customers\u2019 design departments, injection molders, toolmakers and end users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Erteco Tech Center if you are considering whether your product is suitable for metal replacement.<\/p>                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mt-8\">\n                        <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.erteco.se\/en\/technical-advisory\/\"\n        class=\"erteco-button inline-flex items-center gap-2 font-heading font-medium text-body-lg transition-all duration-200 cursor-pointer text-green hover:text-dark-blue focus:underline focus:outline-none\"\n                    >\n                    <span>L\u00c4S MER OM TECH CENTER<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"erteco-button-arrow w-4 h-4 shrink-0\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M3.333 8h9.334M8.667 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    \n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"erteco-contact-columns bg-cream alignfull wp-block-erteco-contact-columns\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-content mx-auto px-6 lg:px-20 py-section-y\">\n\n                    <div class=\"mb-16 lg:mb-24 flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-start gap-6 md:gap-16\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"font-heading font-medium text-h2 text-dark-grey leading-tight md:flex-1 break-words\">\n                        Tech Center Team                    <\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"erteco-rich-text text-dark-grey text-body font-body font-medium leading-relaxed md:flex-1\">\n                        We have the knowledge and experience to convert metal components to plastic, which often requires modifications to the component\u2019s construction and design.                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-6\">\n            <article class=\"group flex flex-col items-center text-center \">\n    <div class=\"w-full aspect-square rounded-full overflow-hidden bg-dark-grey\/10 mb-12\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.erteco.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ida-Jonsson-300x300.jpg\"\n                                    srcset=\"https:\/\/www.erteco.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ida-Jonsson-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.erteco.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ida-Jonsson-768x768.jpg 768w\"\n                    sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1440px) 302px, (min-width: 989px) calc(25vw - 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