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Advantages and disadvantages of plastic and metal connectors

Advantages of plastic connectors: 1. Plastic connectors have more custom design options. 2. Plastic connectors have better ergonomics. 3. Plastic connectors are more flexible. 4. Plastic connectors are lighter than metal. 5. Each plastic connector is less expensive. 6. The quick connection of the plastic connector provides easy service and maintenance. 7. The plastic connector can be color coded for easy identification.

Advantages and disadvantages of plastic and metal connectors

Disadvantages of plastic connectors: 1. Not all types of plastic connectors are suitable for laboratory/industrial use. 2. Plastic connectors may break faster than metal. 3. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight may cause the plastics of certain types of connectors to lose their effect, causing cracks and deterioration.

Advantages of metal connectors: 1. Metal connectors are durable. 2. The metal connector is adapted to high temperatures. 3. Metal connectors may require stainless steel in a food grade/aseptic environment. 4. Metal connectors are better at handling some corrosive chemicals than plastic connectors.

Disadvantages of metal connectors: 1. Metal connectors are heavier than plastic connectors. 2. Each metal connector costs a lot. 3. Metal connectors may rust in marine environments or when exposed to moisture for extended periods of time. 4. Despite the traditional limitations of plastic connectors, new plastic compounds are now increasingly able to meet industrial requirements in many harsh environments, and even in some of the most demanding professional applications, the use of plastic connectors is increasing. 5. Plastic connectors are gradually replacing metal connectors, including laboratory and industrial environments.


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