Before selecting the connector, everyone will find that the connector can be divided into plastic and metal materials, so what do you need to choose which connector is more appropriate? Before that, you need to be familiar with the connectors of different materials.

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. Each plastic connector costs less to produce.

5. Fast connection of plastic connector provides convenient service and maintenance.

6. Plastic connectors can also be color-coded for easy identification.

Disadvantages of plastic connectors

Not all types of plastic connectors are suitable for laboratory/industrial use. Plastic connectors may break/break more quickly than metal. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight can disable plastics in certain types of connectors, leading to cracks and deterioration.

Advantages of metal connectors

1. Metal connectors are very durable.

2, metal connector can also adapt to high temperature.

Stainless steel may be required for metal connectors in food-grade/aseptic environments.

4. Metal connectors cope better with these corrosive chemicals than plastic connectors.

Disadvantages of metal connectors

Metal connectors are heavier than plastic ones. Each metal connector costs more to produce. Metal connectors may rust in Marine environments or in prolonged exposure to moisture. Although plastics have some traditional limitations, new plastic compounds are increasingly able to meet the industrial requirements of many harsh environments, even in some demanding professional applications, plastics are also being driven. Plastic connectors are gradually replacing metal connectors in both laboratory and broad spectrum industrial environments.