Material Construction | Handling corrosive chemicals/food | Industry: Stainless Steel (ASTM A276) ▲ Base: 304 SS (ASTM A240) ▲ Advanced: 316 SS (ASTM A240) | Base: Resists mild acids; Advanced: Withstands harsh chemicals (e.g., solvents) | Advanced: Higher cost due to premium alloy; Industry: Limited corrosion resistance |
Capacity | Small vs large-scale lab workflows | Industry: Up to 5L ▲ Base: 4L ▲ Advanced: 11L (expandable to 9L via accessories) | Base: Compact for benchtop use; Advanced: Processes bulk samples efficiently | Base: Limited scalability; Advanced: Requires more space/power |
Chemical Resistance | Processing aggressive chemicals | Industry: 20+ exposures (ASTM D543) ▲ Base: 30+ exposures ▲ Advanced: 50+ exposures | Base: Safe for common lab chemicals; Advanced: Handles industrial-grade acids/bases | Industry: Risk of degradation over time; Advanced: Requires specialized maintenance |
Noise Level | Noise-sensitive environments | Industry: 50 dB ▲ Base: 45 dB ▲ Advanced: 40 dB (quieter than a whisper) | Advanced: Ideal for shared labs; Base: Meets basic noise regulations | Industry: Disruptive in open labs; Advanced: Higher cost for sound-dampening tech |
Customization | Precision processing needs | Industry: Manual settings ▲ Base: Digital timer/intensity (3 levels) ▲ Advanced: Programmable presets (ISO 10704) | Base: Reproducible results; Advanced: Custom protocols for R&D | Industry: Trial-and-error adjustments; Advanced: Steeper learning curve |
Autoclavability | Sterile environments (e.g., biopharma) | Industry: Non-autoclavable ▲ Base/Advanced: Autoclavable up to 121°C (ISO 17665) | Both versions: Reduces cross-contamination; Base/Advanced: Compatible with sterilization protocols | Industry: Requires external sterilization (time-consuming) |