As a commonly used connection tool in outdoor equipment, titanium alloy quick release has the following significant advantages due to the unique properties of titanium alloy materials:
Balance of lightness and high strength
Lightweight: The density of titanium alloy is only about 57% of that of steel (about 4.5g/cm³), which is lighter in the same volume, reducing the sense of weight when carried or worn for a long time, especially suitable for lightweight outdoor scenes such as mountaineering and hiking.
High strength: The strength of titanium alloy is close to that of steel (tensile strength can reach 800-1200MPa), and it has excellent toughness and strong deformation resistance. It can withstand high-intensity pulling or impact to ensure safe connection.
Outstanding corrosion resistance and rust resistance
Corrosion resistance: A dense oxide film (TiO₂) is easily formed on the surface of titanium alloy, which can resist corrosive media such as water, salt spray, sweat, acid and alkali. It is not easy to rust even in humid, high-salt (such as the seaside) or polluted environments, and its service life is much longer than that of aluminum alloy or ordinary steel quick-hanging.
Hypoallergenicity and biocompatibility
No metal allergy: Titanium alloy does not contain allergenic elements such as nickel and chromium, is skin-friendly, and is suitable for scenes with direct contact with the skin (such as backpack shoulder strap quick-hanging, pet leash, etc.), especially for sensitive people.
Stable high and low temperature resistance
Wide temperature adaptability: Titanium alloy can still maintain stable mechanical properties at high temperatures from – 253℃ (liquid hydrogen environment) to 600℃, and is not easy to become brittle or softened due to extreme temperatures (such as low temperatures on the plateau, high temperatures near the campfire), and is suitable for all-weather outdoor environments.
Excellent wear resistance and scratch resistance
High hardness: The surface hardness of titanium alloy can reach 300-400HV (about 60-150HV for aluminum alloy), with stronger wear resistance. Long-term use is not easy to cause structural damage due to friction or scratching, and is suitable for frequent use scenarios (such as rock climbing quick hang, equipment connection buckle).
Fatigue resistance: Titanium alloy has high fatigue resistance, and it is not easy to produce metal fatigue cracks after repeated opening and closing or bearing, and it is safer and more reliable.
Environmental protection and recyclability
Material environmental protection: Titanium alloy is a recyclable material.