Material (Aluminum vs Steel) | Aerospace, Marine, Electronics | Industry Standard: Steel (ASTM A36) Our Base: Aluminum 6061 (AS/NZS 2925) Our Advanced: Anodized Aluminum 6061 (DIN EN 709) | ▲ Lightweight (35% lighter than steel) ▲ Corrosion Resistance (ASTM B580 compliant) | Lower tensile strength vs steel (40,000 psi vs 63,000 psi) |
Finish | Outdoor Structures, Automotive | Industry Standard: Plain (uncoated) Our Base: Polished (ISO 898) Our Advanced: Hard Anodized (Type III, 25μm thickness) | ▲ Durability (25μm anodizing resists abrasion) ▲ Aesthetic Appeal (custom colors) | Higher cost for advanced anodizing (+20% vs plain) |
Thread Size Range | General Construction, Machinery | Industry Standard: Limited (M6-M12) Our Base: M3-M24 (DIN 931) Our Advanced: M2-M24 (AS 1912) | ▲ Versatility (covers 13 thread sizes) ▲ Global Compliance (AS/DIN dual certification) | Inventory management complexity for wide range |
Length Options | DIY Projects, Art Installations | Industry Standard: 4 lengths (20-70mm) Our Base: 8 lengths (16-70mm) Our Advanced: 10 lengths (16-70mm + 5mm increments) | ▲ Precision Fit (custom 5mm increments) ▲ Aesthetic Flexibility (color-coded lengths) | Storage space required for diverse sizes |
Corrosion Resistance | Marine, Chemical Plants | Industry Standard: Uncoated steel (100hr neutral salt spray) Our Base: Aluminum (500hr salt spray) Our Advanced: Anodized + Sealant (1,000hr salt spray) | ▲ Longevity (10x longer in corrosive environments) ▲ Low Maintenance (no rust treatment needed) | Not suitable for high-temperature chemical exposure (>200°C) |
Surface Treatment | Electronics, Medical Equipment | Industry Standard: None Our Base: Polished (Ra ≤0.8μm) Our Advanced: Anodized + Laser Etching (ISO 2167) | ▲ Hygiene Compliance (non-porous anodized finish) ▲ Custom Identification (barcode etching) | Etching may weaken surface slightly (-15% abrasion resistance) |