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Accessibility

· 24 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
80
GRADE
B
FIX
5
REVIEW
3
PASS
16
INFO
0
Checks
24
16 PASS 3 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, bare page
FIX
HTTP 404, bare page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Warning::
Bare server default 404 page
The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.
404 Page Quality Default 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Custom Metal Stamping & Fabrication Manufacturer | Balford ✓Custom Styling ✗Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 3 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Tap Target Adequacy
1 tap target(s) too small or too close together
REVIEW
1 tap target(s) too small or too close together
Info::
1 tap target(s) too small or too close to neighbors
WCAG 2.5.5 (Level AAA) requires interactive targets to be at least 44x44 CSS pixels; WCAG 2.5.8 (Level AA, added in 2.2) requires 24x24 minimum. Failing targets cause mis-taps for users with motor impairments, large fingers, or shaky hands -- and are a major bounce-rate driver on mobile commerce flows. Lighthouse measures rendered rects + adjacent-element spacing; the failing list is in the Lighthouse 'tap-targets' audit detail panel.
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h1 Solenoid Valve Housings, Deep Drawing & …
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Solenoid First, Full Capability Still Vi…
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 One supplier, one controlled process
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 All Core Capabilities Kept
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Robotics & Drone Metal Components
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Proven Solenoid and Precision Components
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Material Data Built Into the Process
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Send Your Drawing for a DFM Review
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 We use cookies
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Solenoid Valve Housings
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Deep Drawing & Stamping
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 CNC Machining
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Metal Stamping
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Deep Draw Metal Stamping
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Sheet Metal Fabrication
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Tube Bending
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Progressive Die Stamping
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Precision Metal Stamping
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Robotics
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Drones / UAV
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1B1C19
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Solenoid Valve Housi…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h2 Solenoid First, Full…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h2 One supplier, one co…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h2 All Core Capabilitie…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h2 Robotics & Drone Met…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h2 Proven Solenoid and …1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h2 Material Data Built …1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h2 Send Your Drawing fo…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h2 We use cookies1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 Solenoid Valve Housi…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 Deep Drawing & Stamp…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 CNC Machining1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 Metal Stamping1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 Deep Draw Metal Stam…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 Sheet Metal Fabricat…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 Tube Bending1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 Progressive Die Stam…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 Precision Metal Stam…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 Robotics1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail
h3 Drones / UAV1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1B1C19
Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Landmark Structure
6 landmarks
PASS
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Primary" MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

A+
Heading Hierarchy
25 headings
PASS
25 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Solenoid Valve Housings, Deep Drawing & Precision Metal Components
  • H2 Solenoid First, Full Capability Still Visible
  • H3 Solenoid Valve Housings
  • H3 Deep Drawing & Stamping
  • H3 CNC Machining
  • H2 One supplier, one controlled process
  • H2 All Core Capabilities Kept
  • H3 Metal Stamping
  • H3 Deep Draw Metal Stamping
  • H3 Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • H3 Tube Bending
  • H3 Progressive Die Stamping
  • H3 Precision Metal Stamping
  • H2 Robotics & Drone Metal Components
  • H3 Robotics
  • H3 Drones / UAV
  • H2 Proven Solenoid and Precision Components
  • H3 Solenoid Valve Housing for Air Suspension
  • H3 Deep-Drawn Magnetic Isolation Sleeve
  • H3 ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Housing
  • H3 Micro Claw Pole for PM Motors
  • H2 Material Data Built Into the Process
  • H2 Send Your Drawing for a DFM Review
  • H3 Connect with Balford
  • H2 We use cookies
A+
Heading Text Quality
All 25 heading(s) have substantive, well-formed text
PASS
All 25 heading(s) have substantive, well-formed text
Info::
Heading text quality is clean -- no placeholder, length, or styling issues
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 15 images OK
PASS
All 15 images OK
Info::
15 image(s) with good alt text
15 images 15 good alt text
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Form Input Types
No form controls on this page
PASS
No form controls on this page
Info::
No form controls on this page
A+
Form Input Quality
No form controls on this page
PASS
No form controls on this page
Info::
No form controls on this page
A+
Mobile Keyboard & Autofill
No form controls -- mobile keyboard check is N/A
PASS
No form controls -- mobile keyboard check is N/A
Info::
No form controls on this page
A+
Document Language
Lang attribute set to "en"
PASS
Lang attribute set to "en"
Info::
<html lang="en"> is set and valid
Got: en
A+
Tabindex Anti-Patterns
No explicit tabindex attributes found
PASS
No explicit tabindex attributes found
Info::
No explicit tabindex attributes found
A
Iframe Accessibility
1/1 iframe(s) missing title; 0 placeholder(s)
PASS
1/1 iframe(s) missing title; 0 placeholder(s)
Warning::
<iframe> missing title attribute (src="")
WCAG 4.1.2: iframes need a title attribute so screen readers can announce what's embedded. Without one, the announcement is just "iframe" -- the user has no way to decide whether to enter or skip.
A+
Mobile-Readable Font Sizes
All 120 visible text node(s) render at >= 12 CSS pixels
PASS
All 120 visible text node(s) render at >= 12 CSS pixels
Info::
All text uses legible mobile font sizes (>= 12 CSS px)
A+
PWA Depth
No PWA depth issues detected
PASS
No PWA depth issues detected
Info::
No PWA depth issues detected
A+
Mobile UX Depth
1 mobile-depth signal(s) detected
PASS
1 mobile-depth signal(s) detected
Info::
No `<meta name="theme-color">` -- browser chrome falls back to default
Without `theme-color`, Android Chrome's status bar and iOS Safari's toolbar fall back to a generic gray. Adding a single hex color in `<meta name="theme-color" content="#0066cc">` tints them to your brand color across all mobile browsers.
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 92/100 — 2 failing, 24 passed
PASS
92

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Request a Quote nav.bhf-mobile-drawer > ul.bhf-mobile-menu > li.bhf-menu-item > a
Explore Solenoid Valve Housings div.bh-wrap > div > div.bh-actions > a.bh-btn
PRIORITY APPLICATIONS main.bh-home > section.bh-section > div.bh-wrap > p.bh-eyebrow
Explore Solenoid Housings → article.bh-card > div.bh-card-body > div > a.bh-link
Explore Deep Drawing → article.bh-card > div.bh-card-body > div > a.bh-link
Explore CNC Machining → article.bh-card > div.bh-card-body > div > a.bh-link
METAL FABRICATION FACTORY IN CHINA section.bh-section > div.bh-wrap > div > p.bh-eyebrow
Explore the Factory → div.bh-wrap > div > div > a.bh-link
COMPLETE MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES main.bh-home > section.bh-section > div.bh-wrap > p.bh-eyebrow
GROWTH APPLICATIONS main.bh-home > section.bh-section > div.bh-wrap > p.bh-eyebrow
Robotics Metal Parts → div.bh-card > div.bh-card-body > div > a.bh-link
Drone & UAV Metal Components → div.bh-card > div.bh-card-body > div > a.bh-link
CASE EVIDENCE main.bh-home > section.bh-section > div.bh-wrap > p.bh-eyebrow
view the case study → div.bh-case-grid > article.bh-card > div.bh-card-body > a.bh-link
view the case study → div.bh-case-grid > article.bh-card > div.bh-card-body > a.bh-link
view the case study → div.bh-case-grid > article.bh-card > div.bh-card-body > a.bh-link
view the case study → div.bh-case-grid > article.bh-card > div.bh-card-body > a.bh-link
AUTOMOTIVE COMPLIANCE section.bh-section > div.bh-wrap > div > p.bh-eyebrow
Send Your Drawing div.bh-wrap > div.bh-cta > div > a.bh-btn
RFQ & Supplier Checklists div.bh-wrap > div.bh-cta > div > a.bh-btn
ACCEPT ALL div.bal-cookie-banner > div.bal-cookie-inner > div.bal-cookie-actions > button.bal-cookie-btn

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
× div > div#bal-header > nav.bhf-mobile-drawer > button.bhf-drawer-close

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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