Extrusion Efficiency | High-volume uniform production (e.g., straws) | Industry: 24:1 L/D ratio | Our Base: 33:1 L/D (▲15% efficiency gain) | Higher energy consumption vs. twin-screw designs |
| | Advanced: 35:1 L/D (▲+6% over Base) | ▲ Consistent output for 24/7 operations | |
Material Compatibility | PP-specialized manufacturing | Industry: Mixed-material capable | Our Base: PP-optimized (ASTM D790) | Limited to PP without Advanced upgrades |
| | Advanced: Adds PE/PP co-extrusion ▲ | ▲ Versatile for multi-material straws | Requires retooling for non-PP/PE materials |
Noise Level | Industrial environments with noise limits | Industry: 80 dBA (OSHA compliant) | Our Base: 85 dBA (▲ matches industry avg) | Base model may require soundproofing |
| | Advanced: 78 dBA (▲-7 dBA via dampening) | ▲ Meets stricter EU noise regulations | Advanced adds $1,500 to cost |
Screw Design | High-torque extrusion processes | Industry: Carbon steel screws | Our Base: 38CrMoAlA alloy (▲40% fatigue resistance) | Base screws require annual maintenance |
| | Advanced: Diamond-coated screws (▲+20% wear resistance) | ▲ 50% longer screw lifespan | Advanced coating increases upfront cost |
Durability/Longevity | Continuous production cycles | Industry: 1yr warranty | Our Base: 1yr warranty (▲ matches industry) | Base frame prone to corrosion in humid settings |
| | Advanced: 3yr warranty + corrosion coating ▲ | ▲ 30% lower downtime over 5 years | Advanced requires specialized lubricants |
Automation Features | Automated production lines | Industry: Manual controls | Our Base: PLC automation (▲30% labor reduction) | Base lacks real-time quality monitoring |
| | Advanced: AI quality control ▲ | ▲ 25% defect reduction via machine learning | Advanced requires IT integration costs |
Energy Efficiency | Cost-sensitive operations | Industry: 1.2 kWh/kg output | Our Base: 1.0 kWh/kg (▲16% savings) | Savings offset by higher initial CAPEX |
| | Advanced: 0.9 kWh/kg (▲+10% over Base) | ▲ 22% TCO reduction over 3 years | Advanced inverter system adds complexity |