Pros & Cons Of Different Adjustable Handle Material
What adjustable handle material will work best for you? Are there special considerations you have to think about? Here we compiled a list of some of the pros and cons of the most common materials used for adjustable handles.
| Cast Zinc | |
|---|---|
| Pro / Advantage | Con / Disadvantage |
| Zinc cast offers high strength and low cost | Zinc coating can wear off in high use or maritime applications exposed to salt |
| Zinc cast gives adequate corrosion resistance for low wear or inside applications | |
| Plastic | |
|---|---|
| Pro / Advantage | Con / Disadvantage |
| Cost wise it is more affordable | Not as strong and durable as metal |
| High impact 175° F to 195° F | Best used in light duty applications |
| Fiberglass reinforced 265 to 300° F | |
| Will not corrode | |
| Stainless Steel | |
|---|---|
| Pro / Advantage | Con / Disadvantage |
| Consistent bright appearance | Highest cost |
| Non-magnetic | Heavy compared to the other handles |
| Has outstanding durability | |
| Can be used in maritime or corrosive manufacturing environments | |
| Resists heat affect | |
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