Material Composition | Educational tools, home use | Base: ABS plastic (0.5mm thickness, ASTM D638 tensile strength: 25 MPa) | ▲ Lighter than metal rulers (50g vs 150g) for portability | Lower durability than metal (withstands 800N force vs Industry Standard 1000N) |
| | Advanced: Reinforced polymer (1.2mm thickness, ASTM D638: 45 MPa) | ▲▲ Enhanced durability (1500N force resistance) | Heavier (75g) than Base, slightly bulkier |
Certifications | Safety-critical environments | Base: EN71 (safety), SDS (environmental compliance) | Meets EU safety standards for schools and childcare | Lacks ISO 9001 quality management certification |
| | Advanced: EN71, SDS, ISO 9001 | ▲▲ Triple certification for industrial and medical use | Higher cost due to advanced compliance requirements |
Durability | Heavy industrial use | Base: Withstands 800N bending force (ISO 7500-1) | Outperforms basic metal rulers in lightweight applications | Not suitable for extreme stress (e.g., construction sites) |
| | Advanced: Withstands 1500N bending force | ▲▲ Industrial-grade durability for harsh environments | Requires careful handling to avoid edge wear |
Portability | Classroom, office, travel | Base: Foldable design, 50g weight (ISO 1043 density: 1.05 g/cm³) | Ultra-lightweight for backpacks/pockets | Flimsy compared to rigid metal rulers |
| | Advanced: Non-foldable, 75g weight (ISO 1043: 1.2 g/cm³) | ▲▲ Rigid structure for precise measurements | Less compact than Base for storage |
Precision | Engineering, crafts | Base: ±0.3mm accuracy (ISO 10360-2) | Meets standard precision for DIY and basic drafting | Inaccurate for high-precision tasks (e.g., PCB layout) |
| | Advanced: ±0.1mm accuracy | ▲▲ Professional-grade precision for technical drawing | Expensive calibration process increases cost |
Packaging | Retail, gift sets | Base: Eco-friendly OPP bag (0.03mm thickness, ASTM D882 tear resistance: 15 N) | Cost-effective and recyclable packaging | Minimal protection against impacts during shipping |
| | Advanced: Recyclable hard-case packaging (ASTM D3420: 5mm shock resistance) | ▲▲ Durable case protects ruler during transit | Packaging adds 20% to total product weight |
Ruler Type | Multi-functional tasks | Base: Straight ruler only | Simple, affordable design for linear measurements | No protractor function for angle measurements |
| | Advanced: Integrated protractor (ISO 1745: ±1° accuracy) | ▲▲ Dual functionality for geometry and engineering tasks | Complex design may reduce edge sharpness for precision cuts |