Material Composition | Industrial machinery, marine | Industry: Carbon Steel (ASTM A36) Base: Stainless Steel (AISI 304) ▲1 Advanced: Stainless Steel + Zinc Plating (ISO 1461) ▲2 | Base: 300% corrosion resistance ▲1 vs Industry Advanced: Dual protection against corrosion/wear ▲2 | Base: 15% higher cost than Industry Advanced: 30% more expensive than Base |
Thread Size Range | General assembly, aerospace | Industry: M3-M12 (limited options) Base: M3-M12 (standard) ▲0 Advanced: M3-M12 + specialized sizes (e.g., M14) ▲1 | Advanced: 20% wider size range ▲1 for precision engineering | Industry: Limited to common sizes Advanced: Longer lead times for non-standard sizes |
Length Options | Standard projects, custom machinery | Industry: 20-60mm (fixed) Base: 20-60mm (standard) ▲0 Advanced: 20-60mm + custom lengths (±2mm tolerance) ▲1 | Advanced: ±2mm tolerance ▲1 for tailored applications | Industry/Base: No customization Advanced: 25% higher cost for bespoke lengths |
Surface Treatment | Harsh environments, decorative use | Industry: Plain finish (no coating) Base: Plain finish ▲0 Advanced: Zinc Plating (ASTM A153) ▲1 | Advanced: 50% longer lifespan in corrosive environments ▲1 | Industry/Base: Prone to rust Advanced: Requires post-treatment handling |
Certifications | EU markets, global compliance | Industry: None Base: EPR Germany (Packaging) ▲1 Advanced: EPR Germany + France ▲2 | Base: EU market access ▲1 Advanced: Full EU compliance ▲2 | Industry: No environmental compliance Advanced: 10% higher certification costs |
Customization Flexibility | Specialty industries, R&D projects | Industry: Limited (thread pitch only) Base: Thread pitch + length ▲1 Advanced: Full customization (material, thread, finish) ▲2 | Advanced: 100% tailored to specs ▲2 (e.g., brass for conductivity) | Industry: No flexibility Advanced: 40% longer lead time for bespoke designs |