Corrosion Resistance | Marine, outdoor structures | Industry: Steel (ASTM A307) | Base: Stainless Steel (ASTM A314) ▲ (15% better corrosion resistance) | Advanced: Copper (ASTM B117) ▲▲ (30% better corrosion resistance) |
| | (Standard steel rusts in saltwater) | (Resists mild acids and humidity) | (Premium protection against harsh chemicals) |
Load Capacity | Heavy machinery, construction | Industry: Steel (12mm, 5g) | Base: Stainless Steel (12mm, 5.5g) ▲ (20% higher load tolerance) | Advanced: Steel with plating (12mm, 6g) ▲▲ (40% higher load tolerance) |
| | (Handles 1,000 N stress) | (Withstands 1,200 N stress) | (Endures 1,400 N stress) |
Weight Optimization | Aircraft, boats | Industry: Steel (12mm, 5g) | Base: Aluminum (6.4mm, 3g) ▲ (40% lighter) | Advanced: Aluminum + copper plating (6.4mm, 3.2g) ▲ (retains lightness with aesthetics) |
| | (Adds bulk to lightweight projects) | (Reduces weight by 2g per rivet) | (Maintains low weight while enhancing appearance) |
Aesthetic Finish | Decorative products, consumer goods | Industry: Unfinished metal | Base: Bright uncoated (ASTM B209) | Advanced: Copper-plated (ASTM B117) ▲▲ (premium look) |
| | (Prone to oxidation) | (Shiny finish for industrial use) | (Resists tarnish for long-term appeal) |
Customization | Tailored projects, specialized equipment | Industry: Fixed sizes (4–36mm) | Base: Diameters 3.5–36mm (ISO 1166) ▲ | Advanced: Custom lengths + materials ▲▲ (e.g., 12mm brass for luxury items) |
| | (Limited to standard diameters) | (Adjustable sizes for most needs) | (Full customization for niche applications) |
Compliance & Safety | Regulated industries (e.g., aerospace) | Industry: Non-certified | Base: RoHS (IEC 62321) ▲ (meets EU environmental standards) | Advanced: RoHS + ISO 9001 ▲▲ (ensures quality control and traceability) |
| | (Risk of non-compliance fines) | (Avoids chemical restrictions) | (Guarantees end-to-end quality assurance) |