Material Composition | Outdoor Construction, Marine Environments | Industry Standard: Plain Carbon Steel (ASTM A307) Our Base: Galvanized Steel (ASTM A153 ▲30% corrosion resistance) Our Advanced: Double Galvanized Steel (▲▲50% corrosion over Base) | Base: Moderate corrosion resistance in humid conditions Advanced: Long-term durability in harsh environments | Industry: Prone to rust in coastal or industrial zones |
Head Style | General Framing, Woodworking | Industry Standard: Flat/Round (ISO 3975) Our Base: Flat/Round (ISO 3975 compliant) Our Advanced: Flat/Round + Countersunk (ASTM F1667 ▲ for finish work) | Base: Versatile for standard applications Advanced: Precision for trim and finish projects | Industry: Limited to basic head styles for specialized tasks |
Shank Type | Heavy-Duty Framing, Structural Work | Industry Standard: Smooth Shank (ISO 3975) Our Base: Smooth Shank (ISO 3975) Our Advanced: Ring Shank (ASTM A1085 ▲▲20% higher pull-out resistance) | Base: Cost-effective for general use Advanced: Enhanced grip in dense materials | Industry: Lower holding power in load-bearing joints |
Surface Treatment | Aesthetic Finishes, Corrosion Protection | Industry Standard: Uncoated Our Base: Polished + Galvanized (ASTM A153 ▲ smoother finish) Our Advanced: Polished + Galvanized + Epoxy Coating (▲▲3x corrosion resistance) | Base: Clean appearance for visible surfaces Advanced: Premium finish for high-end projects | Industry: Rough surfaces may require post-processing |
Certification | Export Compliance, Quality Assurance | Industry Standard: No/Local Certificates Our Base: INMETRO (ISO 3975 dimensional accuracy) Our Advanced: INMETRO + CE (EN 10204 ▲▲ EU/Brazil compliance) | Base: Meets Brazilian standards Advanced: Global market access | Industry: Limited to regional markets without certifications |
Corrosion Resistance | Coastal Regions, Industrial Sites | Industry Standard: 100 hours neutral salt spray (ASTM B117) Our Base: 500 hours ▲ (ASTM B117) Our Advanced: 1,000 hours ▲▲ (ASTM B117) | Base: Suitable for moderate humidity Advanced: Withstands aggressive environments | Industry: Rapid degradation in corrosive atmospheres |