What are the advantages and disadvantages of different raw materials for carabiners?
When selecting different raw materials for carabiners—whether for outdoor gear, daily use, or promotional items—material matters. Each type of metal comes with its own set of advantages and limitations, affecting performance and durability. Below is a quick comparison of the most commonly used different raw materials for carabiners, including aluminum alloy, stainless steel, iron, and zinc alloy, to help you make an informed decision based on your needs.
| Carabiners | Advantage | Disadvantage |
| AluminumAlloy | 1. Lightweight (easy to carry) 2. Oxidation (anti-corrosion & anti-rust & strongcolor adhesion) 3. Strong plasticity(can be processed into variousshapes) 4. Wide range of uses(eg. outdoor sports, sportinggoods, pet accessories, EDC) Mainly occupies themarket oflightweight travel products | 1. Weak load-bearing capacity PS: But for the mountaineering and climbing, we also have this type to purchase: 7075 Carabiner. |
| Stainless Steel | 1. Strong durability and load-bearing capacity (eg: mountaineering) | 1. Easy to rust (easy to oxidize andrust when exposed to water ohumid environment, affectinguse and not durable) 2. Not easy to carry (inconvenientfor daily use) |
| lron | 1. Strong corrosion resistance 2. High strength resistance (not affected byenvironment or temperature) | 1. Not easy to carry (the weight isnot light enough for daily use) 2. High price (high cost) |
| Zinc Alloy | 1. Suitable for decorative purposes (key chains,small accessories) | 1. Not durable |
| Summary | a. Iron: Stronger than aluminum alloy, but heavy and prone to rust, the heaviest one. b. Stainless steel: Stronger and more durable than aluminum alloy, but heavy. c. Zinc alloy: Heavier and less durable than aluminum alloy | |
