Material Composition | Bridge decks, marine structures | Industry Standard: Carbon Steel (ASTM A36) Our Base: Low Carbon Steel (ASTM A1011) Our Advanced: Stainless Steel 304 (ASTM A950) | ▲ Base: Cost-effective for standard loads. ▲▲ Advanced: 300% higher corrosion resistance (ASTM G85) | ▲▲ Advanced: 20% higher cost vs Base due to stainless steel. |
Surface Treatment | Coastal/Marine environments | Industry: Galvanized (ASTM A153) Our Base: Hot-Dipped Galvanized (ASTM A123, 70 µm coating) Our Advanced: Double Coated (ASTM A123 + epoxy, 120 µm) | ▲▲ Advanced: 2000+ hours neutral salt spray (ASTM B117) vs Industry’s 500 hours | ▲ Base: Heavier than uncoated; Advanced adds 10% weight. |
Load Capacity | Heavy traffic bridges | Industry: 5,000 psi (ISO 15224) Our Base: 6,200 psi (ASTM A185) Our Advanced: 7,500 psi (Custom spec) | ▲▲ Advanced: Supports 50-ton trucks vs Industry’s 30-ton limit. | ▲ Base: Sufficient for light to medium traffic only. |
Fire Resistance | High-risk infrastructure | All Tiers: Meets UL 263 1-hour fire rating Advanced: UL 263 2-hour rating (ASTM E119) | ▲▲ Advanced: Maintains structural integrity in prolonged fires (e.g., tunnels). | ▲▲ Advanced: Requires thicker gauge wires, increasing material costs by 15%. |
Corrosion Resistance | Chemical plants, salt-heavy regions | Industry: 1000-hour salt spray (ASTM B117) Our Base: 1500 hours Our Advanced: 3000 hours | ▲▲ Advanced: Outperforms industry standards by 200% in corrosive environments. | ▲ Base: Limited lifespan in aggressive chemical exposure. |
Installation Efficiency | Rapid construction projects | All Tiers: 6x6 grid (ISO 10361) for easy cutting Advanced: Pre-scored panels for 30% faster deployment | ▲▲ Advanced: Reduces labor time by 20% vs Industry norms. | ▲ Base: Requires manual cutting for custom fits (no pre-scored panels). |