Plastic products stand out with their advantages of light weight, ease of use, stainless steel construction, and affordable prices. Plastic materials can be significantly longer-lasting than metal products, especially in agricultural, cleaning, and gardening equipment.
Durability Advantages of Plastic Products
✔ Rustproof and oxidation-resistant: Resistant to rain, moisture, and chemicals.
✔ Lightweight and ergonomic: Ideal for gardening and agricultural tasks requiring extended use.
✔ Economical: Offers a cost advantage for businesses.
✔ Flexible and impact-resistant: Plastic shovels, scoops, and rakes are reinforced to resist breakage.
✔ Metal-tipped models offer extra strength: They are especially preferred in challenging soils.
Where Are Metal Products More Durable?
Metal products provide maximum durability, particularly in load-bearing, industrial, heavy-duty, construction, greenhouse, and logistics sectors.
Tuna Kauçuk Plastik A.Ş.'s metal products are manufactured under the "Hangar" brand and are known throughout Türkiye for their high quality standards.
Durability Advantages of Metal Products
✔ Provides maximum carrying capacity for heavy loads
✔ Preferred in demanding construction and industrial areas
✔ High impact resistance
✔ Metal-bodied wheelbarrows can be used for many years
✔ Pneumatic or rubber wheel options adapt to different surfaces
Plastic or Metal? Which Product is More Durable?
In fact, the durability of both product groups varies depending on their use:
Areas Where You Should Choose Plastic Products
Agriculture and gardening
Light-duty transport
Construction Sector
Home and warehouse organization
Food and grain transportation
Areas requiring chemical contact
For example, products such as plastic shovels, plastic rakes, plastic snow shovels, and plastic bulldozers offer longevity thanks to their light weight and flexibility.
Areas Where You Should Choose Metal Products
Construction Industry
Industrial Load Handling
Intensive Greenhouse Transport
Heavy Boxes, Jugs, and Tubes
Difficult Terrain and Soil Structures