The material choice in housing connectors directly determines load capacity, corrosion resistance, and cost. Steel offers the highest strength, zinc alloy provides cost-effective performance, and copper (typically brass) offers corrosion resistance for demanding environments.
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Material Comparison
| Property |
Steel |
Zinc Alloy |
Brass/Copper |
| Tensile strength |
400-550 MPa |
200-350 MPa |
250-400 MPa |
| Corrosion resistance |
Requires coating |
Moderate |
Excellent (natural) |
| Salt spray rating |
96-240h (coated) |
24-48h (coated) |
500+ hours |
| Cost |
Medium |
Low |
High |
| Application |
Heavy duty, commercial |
Standard, budget |
Marine, coastal, premium |
Application Recommendations
| Application |
Recommended Material |
Reason |
| Heavy duty 25mm+ panels |
Steel |
Maximum strength |
| Standard kitchen cabinets |
Steel or zinc alloy |
Good performance/cost balance |
| Coastal/marine environments |
Brass |
Natural corrosion resistance |
| Budget production |
Zinc alloy |
Lowest cost |
| Premium custom cabinetry |
Steel or brass |
Quality perception |
When to Choose Each Material
| Factor |
Choose Steel |
Choose Zinc |
Choose Brass |
| Maximum load capacity |
✅ Best option |
❌ |
⚠️ |
| Lowest cost |
⚠️ |
✅ Best option |
❌ |
| Corrosion resistance |
⚠️ (coated) |
❌ |
✅ Best option |
| Complex shapes |
❌ |
✅ Best option |
⚠️ |
| Premium appearance |
⚠️ |
❌ |
✅ Best option |
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