Material Composition | Corrosive environments (marine, food processing) vs general assembly | Industry: Carbon Steel (ASTM A307) Our Base: 304 Stainless Steel (ASTM A182) ▲ Our Advanced: 316 Stainless Steel (ASTM A479) ▲▲ | Base resists mild corrosion; Advanced withstands harsh chemicals (e.g., saltwater) | Base costs 20% more than standard; Advanced is 40% pricier and less common |
Surface Finish | Outdoor/industrial vs indoor applications | Industry: Zinc Plated (ASTM B695) Our Base: Zinc Plated (ASTM B695) Our Advanced: Black Oxide (MIL-DTL-13924) ▲ | Advanced offers better corrosion resistance and sleek appearance | Advanced may require specialized handling for installation |
Thread Size Range | Heavy machinery vs light assembly | Industry: M2–M10 (ISO 261) Our Base: M2–M10 ▲ Our Advanced: M2–M12 ▲▲ | Advanced accommodates larger fastening needs (e.g., construction) | Non-standard sizes (e.g., M12) may have limited availability |
Length Options | Deep fastening (automotive) vs shallow use | Industry: 2mm–55mm (ISO 2768) Our Base: 2mm–55mm ▲ Our Advanced: Custom lengths (2mm–100mm) ▲▲ | Advanced supports bespoke projects (e.g., aerospace) | Custom orders incur longer lead times |
Certifications | Regulated industries (medical, automotive) | Industry: Basic compliance (ISO 9001) Our Base: REACH, RoHS, EN62321 ▲ Our Advanced: Full EN ISO 898 compliance ▲▲ | Advanced meets stringent safety/quality standards for global markets | Higher costs for certification audits |
Head Design | Aesthetic projects vs industrial | Industry: Flat Head Our Base: Button Head (ASME B18.3) ▲ Our Advanced: Countersunk Head ▲▲ | Advanced allows flush mounting (e.g., furniture, electronics) | Countersunk requires pre-drilled holes for alignment |