Corrosion Resistance | Outdoor furniture, marine equipment | - Industry: Plain finish (no protection) - Base: Zinc-plated (ASTM A153 ▲, 200+hr salt spray) - Advanced: Black oxide + zinc (ASTM A153 + MIL-DTL-16931 ▲▲) | Base resists moisture; Advanced meets military-grade corrosion specs. | Base may rust in saltwater; Advanced requires special handling. |
Thread Performance | Wood joinery, furniture assembly | - Industry: Fine thread (ISO 262, prone to stripping in wood) - Base/Advanced: Coarse thread (ISO 261 ▲, 30% better wood grip) | Prevents wood splitting; maintains torque in softwoods. | Not ideal for high-torque metal joints; may require pilot holes. |
Material Strength | Structural fastening, heavy machinery | - Industry: Low-carbon steel (ASTM A36, 36 ksi) - Base: High-carbon steel (ASTM A304 ▲, 50 ksi) - Advanced: Boron alloy (ASTM A532 ▲▲, 70 ksi) | Base handles moderate stress; Advanced resists deformation under heavy loads. | Advanced may crack in extreme cold; Base needs precise torque. |
Versatility in Length | Custom furniture, modular assemblies | - Industry: 5-10mm increments (ISO 965-1) - Base: 4mm/9mm/12mm (ISO 965-1 ▲) - Advanced: Custom lengths (±0.1mm tolerance ▲▲) | Base covers common needs; Advanced enables precision in bespoke projects. | Base lacks extreme lengths; Advanced requires longer lead times. |
Thread Compatibility | International projects, mixed materials | - Industry: Metric-only (ISO 261) - Base: Metric + Inch (ANSI B1.1 ▲) - Advanced: Universal thread (ISO + ANSI ▲▲) | Base supports both systems; Advanced ensures global compatibility. | Base may need conversion tools; Advanced adds weight. |
Installation Ease | DIY projects, assembly lines | - Industry: Slotted head (prone to cam-out) - Base: Hex socket (ISO 10664 ▲, 100% torque consistency) - Advanced: Magnetic hex socket ▲▲ | Base prevents stripping; Advanced aids in hard-to-reach areas. | Requires hex wrench; Advanced adds cost. |