Material Composition | Outdoor storage, marine environments | Industry Standard: Carbon Steel (450 MPa tensile strength, ASTM A370) Our Base: Stainless Steel 304 (500 MPa) Our Advanced: Stainless Steel 316 (520 MPa▲) | ▲ Our Advanced: 16% stronger than Industry Standard (resists rust in saltwater) Lightweight yet durable | Higher cost for advanced grades |
Cylinder Material | High-security facilities, commercial use | Industry Standard: Zinc Alloy (ASTM B20) Our Base: Brass (ASTM B265) Our Advanced: Hardened Brass (ASTM B265 + ▲) | ▲ Our Advanced: 30% better corrosion resistance (passes 1,000-hour salt spray test) Resists picking | Heavier than plastic alternatives |
Lock Security Grade | Vaults, data centers | Industry Standard: ANSI Grade 2 (150,000 cycles) Our Base: ANSI Grade 1 (350,000 cycles▲) Our Advanced: ANSI Grade 1 + Pick-Resistant Core (500,000 cycles▲▲) | ▲▲ Our Advanced: Twice the durability of Industry Standard (ideal for high-traffic areas) Pick-resistant design | Requires professional installation for advanced models |
Shackle Hardness | Industrial machinery, outdoor gates | Industry Standard: Mild Steel (Rockwell C25) Our Base: Chrome Vanadium Steel (Rockwell C35▲) Our Advanced: Chrome-Molybdenum Steel (Rockwell C42▲▲) | ▲▲ Our Advanced: 68% harder than Industry Standard (resists cutting/shearing) Flexible yet robust | Bulky design may not fit narrow openings |
Corrosion Resistance | Coastal areas, chemical plants | Industry Standard: Passivation (ASTM A967) Our Base: Electroplated Zinc (ASTM B633) Our Advanced: Dual Coating (Zinc + PTFE, ASTM B633 + ▲) | ▲ Our Advanced: 2x longer lifespan in corrosive environments (tested per ASTM B117) Easy to clean | Higher maintenance for optimal performance |
Keyed Compatibility | Multi-user facilities, rental properties | Industry Standard: Single-key system (no rekeying) Our Base: Rekeyable (ANSI A156.12) Our Advanced: Master-Key System (ANSI A156.12 + ▲) | ▲ Our Advanced: Centralized access control for large estates/offices Cost-effective for bulk purchases | Requires professional rekeying services |