Diameter Options | Structural welding, pipe fitting | Industry: 2.4–4.0mm (ISO 2560) / Our Base: 3.2, 4.0mm / Our Advanced: 3.2–5.0mm (▲) | Advanced supports 5.0mm rods for 20mm steel plates (▲). Base covers common thicknesses. | Base lacks 5.0mm for heavy-duty joints. Industry standard limits precision. |
Material Composition | High-strength steel welding | Mild steel / Advanced: ASTM A532 (0.12% C max) (▲) | Advanced ensures 450MPa tensile strength (▲). Industry-standard mild steel is cost-effective. | Base only meets basic specs; advanced adds corrosion resistance. |
Welding Current | Heavy machinery repair, shipbuilding | Industry: 100–250A (IEC 60980) / Base: 100–280A / Advanced: 100–320A (▲) | Advanced handles 25mm steel (▲). Base suits mid-range applications. | Base limited to 18mm thickness. Industry standard restricts power flexibility. |
Operating Temperature | Arctic pipelines, offshore platforms | Industry: -5°C to 40°C / Base: Same / Advanced: -20°C to 50°C (▲) | Advanced works in -20°C Arctic conditions (▲). Base suits temperate zones. | Base fails in extreme cold. Industry standard lacks high-temperature tolerance. |
Certifications | International projects, oil & gas | Industry: Basic certs / Base: ISO 3581 / Advanced: LR, DNV, AWS D1.1 (▲) | Advanced meets offshore (LR) and aerospace (AWS) standards (▲). Base covers general use. | Base lacks global certifications. Industry standard may not meet export requirements. |
Application Range | Bridges, pressure vessels, automotive | Industry: General / Base: Medium-duty / Advanced: Heavy industrial (▲) | Advanced used in oil rigs and bridges (▲). Base suits workshops and repairs. | Base not rated for critical infrastructure. Industry standard lacks specialized use cases. |