Material Grade | Industrial/Residential Gas Systems | Industry: ASTM A240 301 (base grade, common in low-cost systems) ▲ Base: ASTM A240 304 (▲1, standard for general use) ▲ Advanced: ASTM A240 316L (▲2, marine-grade, resists chloride corrosion) | Advanced resists harsh chemicals; Base balances cost and durability | Base may not suit extreme environments; Advanced higher cost |
Corrosion Resistance | Coastal/Chemical Plants | Industry: 500h salt spray (ASTM B117) ▲ Base: 500h ▲ Advanced: 1000h (▲2, ASTM B117 extended) | Advanced lasts twice as long in corrosive conditions | Base sufficient for mild environments; Advanced adds cost |
Pressure Tolerance | High-Pressure Industrial Systems | Industry: 300 PSI (ASME B31.1) ▲ Base: 400 PSI (▲1, exceeds ASME by 33%) ▲ Advanced: 600 PSI (▲2, ASME B31.3 compliant) | Advanced handles extreme pressure demands | Base adequate for residential/commercial; Advanced may be overkill otherwise |
Flexibility | Tight Spaces/Complex Installations | Industry: 2x diameter bend (ISO 10360) ▲ Base: 1.5x ▲ Advanced: 1x (▲2, ISO 10360 optimized) | Advanced fits into tight corners without kinking | Base may require more space; Advanced stiffer in some cases |
Welding Method | Seamless Connections | Industry: TIG Welding (common but labor-intensive) ▲ Base: ERW (electric resistance welding, ISO 15614-1) ▲ Advanced: ERW + laser seam inspection (▲2, ISO 14189) | ERW ensures leak-proof joints; Advanced adds quality checks | ERW less common; Advanced may have longer production time |
Customization | Tailored Installations | Industry: Standard lengths only ▲ Base: Custom lengths (up to 10m, ISO 3166) ▲ Advanced: Custom lengths + color coding (▲2, ISO 3166 + ANSI/ASME C35.10) | Advanced allows system identification via colors | Custom orders take longer; Base limited to length adjustments |