how to suggest the correct alternative smart block pin

in case we get an enquiry for an original part:

example:

and the original manufacturer has a too long leadtime of around 16 weeks or more.

the customer cannot wait and wants us to suggest an alternative that is quicker manufactured.

Typically for an AOG = aircraft on ground situation

The we can suggest two types in this case:

the decision here is easy:

since the original ball lock pin has a body made in stainless steel Z15CN16-02.

we need to suggest similar.

the similar part needs to correspond to material grade 1.4057

and smart ball lock pin:

(instead of tempering it could be heat treated what we supply

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