Material Composition | High-wear applications (luggage), cost-sensitive products (school bags) | Industry Standard: Basic Zinc (ISO 945) ▲ Our Base: Zinc Alloy (ASTM B272) ▲ Our Advanced: Zinc-Copper Alloy (EN 1755) | Base: Cost-effective; Advanced: Enhanced corrosion resistance (▲ Base ▲ Industry) | Industry: Prone to corrosion; Base: Less durable over time; Advanced: Higher cost |
Locking Mechanism | Children’s apparel, luggage | Industry: Manual lock (no auto feature) ▲ Base: Auto-lock (0.5s engagement, ISO 12100) ▲ Advanced: Dual-lock (auto + manual override) | Base: Prevents accidental opening; Advanced: Extra security (▲ Base ▲ Industry) | Industry: Requires supervision; Advanced: Slightly heavier |
Safety Compliance | Children’s products, medical textiles | Industry: No nickel regulation ▲ Base: Nickel-free (EN 1811) ▲ Advanced: Nickel-free + RoHS (IEC 62321) | Base: Reduces allergies; Advanced: Global safety compliance (▲ Base ▲ Industry) | Industry: Allergy risks; Advanced: Higher cost |
Durability | Outdoor gear, industrial textiles | Industry: <200 abrasion cycles (ASTM D3389) ▲ Base: 500 cycles ▲ Advanced: 1000 cycles | Base: Moderate durability; Advanced: Long-lasting (▲ Base ▲ Industry) | Industry: Wears out quickly; Base: Not for extreme use |
Design Customization | Fashion accessories, promotional items | Industry: Basic colors (no customization) ▲ Base: Painted (10+ colors, ISO 12944) ▲ Advanced: Enamel artwork (ASTM C308) | Base: Color options; Advanced: Unique branding (▲ Base ▲ Industry) | Industry: Limited appeal; Advanced: Longer production time |
Weight & Portability | Travel gear, lightweight apparel | Industry: 8g (ISO 8302) ▲ Base: 5g ▲ Advanced: 3g (reinforced structure) | Base: Lighter than standard; Advanced: Ultra-light (▲ Base ▲ Industry) | Industry: Bulky; Advanced: Potential strength trade-off |