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Metal Conversions to Plastic
Plastic has taken a long path of replacing metal assemblies and detail parts. The plastic wheel barrel, the large and increasing percentage of plastic materials in automobiles, and the advent of plastic tanks, fuel, chemical, livestock, etc.
This has all occurred because it is a better end product due to the weight, cost, or other design factors.
Metal costs have continued to increase, and will likely continue in the future. As a result, this is a better time than ever to be considering the conversion of metal assemblies to plastic.
Examples of assemblies that have been successfully converted to plastic at Dakota Molding are:
- Fuel Tanks
- Hydraulic Tanks
- Radiator Shrouds
- Coolant and expansion tanks
- Product enclosures
- Belt covers and protective shields
- Plastic dump boxes for ATVs
These conversions not only give one-for-one cost savings but also allow significant assembly cost benefits by incorporating design-for-assembly features that can revitalize marginal products.
What conversions are waiting to be developed for your company?
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