Material Composition | Industrial machinery, automotive | - Industry: Carbon steel (ASTM A36) - Base: 304 stainless steel (ASTM A240) ▲ (2x corrosion resistance) - Advanced: 316 stainless steel (ASTM A240) ▲▲ (3x corrosion resistance) | Base resists corrosion; Advanced adds marine-grade durability. | Higher cost for Advanced; Base may fail in extreme environments. |
Drive Type | Electronics, automotive assembly | - Industry: Phillips (ASTM F410) - Base: Torx T8 (ASTM F2599) ▲ (25% higher torque capacity) - Advanced: Security Torx (Tamper-proof design) ▲▲ | Reduced stripping; Advanced prevents unauthorized removal. | Requires specialized tools; less common in standard applications. |
Finish Options | Marine environments, medical devices | - Industry: Zinc plating (ASTM B695) - Base: Chrome plating (ASTM B201) ▲ (Enhanced aesthetics) - Advanced: Passivated (ASTM A967) ▲▲ (Passes 1000hr salt spray test) | Customizable for harsh environments; Advanced offers extreme corrosion resistance. | Higher cost for Advanced; Base may not suit extreme conditions. |
Thread Size Range | Precision engineering, construction | - Industry: Limited to M2-M6 (ISO 261) - Base: M2-M8 (ISO 261) ▲ (Expanded range) - Advanced: Customizable sizes (ISO 261 + bespoke) ▲▲ | Versatility across projects; Advanced meets specialized needs. | Stocking costs for Base; Advanced requires lead time. |
Measurement System | International manufacturing | - Industry: Metric-only (ISO 286) - Base: Metric + Inch (ASME B1.1) ▲ (Dual compatibility) - Advanced: Custom hybrid ▲▲ (Global project adaptability) | Reduces tooling costs; Advanced avoids conversion errors. | Potential confusion in mixed environments; Advanced is niche. |
Surface Treatment | Industrial machinery, aerospace | - Industry: Plain finish (ASTM A108) - Base: Black oxide (MIL-DTL-13924) ▲ (Abrasion resistance) - Advanced: Hard anodizing (MIL-A-8625) ▲▲ (500+ HV hardness) | Base resists wear; Advanced withstands extreme abrasion. | Higher cost; Advanced may require special handling. |