What are the materials of furniture hardware?

The material selection of furniture hardware directly affects the durability and aesthetics of furniture. The following are common materials and their characteristics:

1、 Comparison of core materials

304 stainless steel

Advantages: Strong corrosion resistance, suitable for humid environments such as kitchens and bathrooms, and the surface oxide film can resist water vapor erosion.

Application: Arrow U-shaped deep water sealed floor drain (20-40 yuan), Jianlang 304 stainless steel towel rack.

All copper

Advantages: Copper ion antibacterial, suitable for hardware in contact with water (such as faucets), high-end texture.

Application: Jiumu all copper chrome plated faucet (500-800 yuan), Hansgrohe all copper showerhead.

Zinc alloy

Advantages: Simple processing technology, capable of creating complex shapes, but with low strength and easy deformation.

Application: Decorative handles, pendants.

Aluminum alloy

Advantages: Lightweight texture, suitable for complex shapes, but lacks hardness and is prone to breakage.

Application: Detachable sliding rail for office furniture (9 yuan).

Plastic

Advantages: The surface can be coated with metal for stable processing, but the service life is short.

Application: Low cost decorative components.

Ceramics

Advantages: Strong corrosion resistance, high aesthetics, but low compressive strength and easy breakage.

Application: Decorative hardware.