Material | Harsh environments (marine, chemical plants) | Industry: Carbon Steel (ASTM A36, no corrosion protection) Base: 304 Stainless Steel (ASTM A240, 1000+ hours salt spray ▲) Advanced: Brass with Cadmium Plating (MIL-DTL-87802, 2000+ hours salt spray ▲▲) | Base: Corrosion resistance for moderate environments Advanced: Extreme durability in aggressive chemicals | Base: Higher weight than carbon steel Advanced: Cadmium requires hazardous material handling |
Finish | Industrial machinery, outdoor equipment | Industry: Zinc-plated (ASTM B695, 6 hours salt spray) Base: Blue Anodized (ASTM B559, 200+ hours salt spray ▲) Advanced: Zinc-Flake Coated (ISO 1461, 1000+ hours salt spray ▲▲) | Base: Aesthetic appeal + corrosion resistance Advanced: Long-term outdoor durability | Base: Limited color options Advanced: Heavier and costlier than base finishes |
Thread Type | Precision instruments, high-torque applications | Industry: Coarse Thread (ISO 261, 1.5mm pitch) Base: Fine Thread (ISO 261, 1.0mm pitch ▲) Advanced: Custom Thread Pitch (ISO 261, tailored torque ▲▲) | Base: Tighter fits for precision Advanced: Optimized torque for specific loads | Base: Risk of thread stripping Advanced: Requires custom tooling |
Length Options | Custom machinery, long shaft applications | Industry: Standard lengths (6-12mm) Base: 6-25mm (ISO 2768 ▲) Advanced: Custom lengths (up to 50mm, ±0.1mm tolerance ▲▲) | Base: Versatile for most applications Advanced: Precision for specialized equipment | Base: Limited to stock sizes Advanced: Longer lead times for custom orders |
Certifications | Regulated industries (medical, aerospace) | Industry: None Base: SVHC Compliance (REACH Regulation 1907/2006 ▲) Advanced: SVHC + ISO 9001 (Quality Management ▲▲) | Base: Meets basic regulatory requirements Advanced: Full compliance for critical industries | Base: No advanced certifications Advanced: Higher certification costs |
Customization | OEM projects, specialized equipment | Industry: Basic (head type only) Base: Material + head type (▲) Advanced: Full customization (material/thread/finish ▲▲) | Base: Flexibility for moderate needs Advanced: Tailored solutions for unique specs | Base: Limited to predefined options Advanced: Higher MOQ and pricing |