Material Composition | Outdoor events, marine environments | Industry Standard: Zinc Alloy (ASTM F1164) Our Base: Copper (ISO 1050) Our Advanced: Bronze (ASTM B505) | ▲ Base: 20% lighter than bronze (ideal for lightweight needs) ▲ Advanced: 30% more corrosion-resistant (marine-grade) | Base: 15% higher cost than zinc alloy Advanced: 40% cost premium due to alloy purity |
Printing Techniques | High-detail branding, mass production | Industry Standard: Silk Screen (ISO 12647-7) Base: UV Printing (ASTM D6917) Advanced: Offset (ISO 2846-1) | ▲ Base: 50% sharper edges (embossing compatibility) ▲ Advanced: 95% color accuracy (brand logo fidelity) | Base: Limited to 6 colors Advanced: 3x longer setup time for small batches |
Certifications | Regulatory compliance, global sales | Industry Standard: None Base: CE (EN 71-3) Advanced: RoHS + CE (IEC 62321) | ▲ Base: Mandatory for EU markets ▲ Advanced: 100% lead-free (meets US toy safety standards) | Base: No RoHS compliance for North America Advanced: 20% higher testing costs |
Shape Customization | Corporate awards, niche events | Industry Standard: Standard (ISO 2219) Base: Custom up to 100mm (ISO 10303) Advanced: Full Custom (ISO 10303) | ▲ Base: 50% faster turnaround vs. advanced ▲ Advanced: 3D sculpting (e.g., dynamic bike figure) | Base: Limited to 2D shapes Advanced: 50% higher tooling fees |
Enameling Type | Premium awards, long-term durability | Industry Standard: None Base: Soft Enamel (ASTM B243) Advanced: Hard Enamel (ASTM B244) | ▲ Base: 20% cost-effective vs. hard enamel ▲ Advanced: 50% scratch-resistant (retains shine for 10+ years) | Base: Prone to chipping in rough handling Advanced: 30% heavier |
Packaging | Corporate gifting, collector’s editions | Industry Standard: Bulk (ISO 780) Base: Boxed (ISO 213) Advanced: Premium Boxed (ISO 213 + custom foam) | ▲ Base: 30% better protection during shipping ▲ Advanced: 100% brandable packaging (custom ribbon + velvet lining) | Base: No ribbon customization Advanced: 40% bulkier storage |