Material Composition | Agricultural setups needing corrosion resistance and longevity | - Industry: PVC pipes (ASTM D1729, 6mm thick) - Our Base: HDPE (ASTM D3350, 8mm) - Our Advanced: UV-stabilized HDPE (ASTM D790, 10mm)▲▲ | - HDPE is 50% lighter than PVC (reduces labor costs) - Advanced: 30% higher tensile strength (ASTM D638) | - PVC cheaper but less durable (requires replacement every 5 years) - Advanced: 20% higher upfront cost |
Cover Material | Greenhouses in sunny regions needing UV protection | - Industry: Standard polyethylene (4mm, 80% light transmission) - Our Base: Polycarbonate (PC) sheet (6mm, 85% light, 8-year UV)▲ - Our Advanced: Double-wall PC (10mm, 89%, 10-year UV)▲▲ | - PC 200x stronger than polyethylene (impact resistance) - Advanced: 15% better light diffusion (ISO 9050) | - Higher initial cost than polyethylene - Advanced: 10% weight increase (requires reinforced framing) |
Hydroponic System Type | Cultivating leafy greens/herbs needing precise nutrient flow | - Industry: Drip irrigation (variable flow rates) - Our Base: NFT with 0.3cm depth (ISO 22280) - Our Advanced: Smart NFT with sensors (0.3cm ±0.05cm)▲ | - NFT cuts water use by 40% vs drip systems - Advanced: 98% nutrient efficiency (reduces waste) | - NFT requires constant power (risk during outages) - Advanced: 30% higher energy consumption |
Greenhouse Span Capacity | Large-scale farming needing expansive greenhouse areas | - Industry: Single-span (max 10m span) - Our Base: Multi-span (15m spans)▲ - Our Advanced: Reinforced multi-span (20m)▲▲ | - Base: 50% more usable space vs single-span - Advanced: Supports 25% larger crop zones (reduces structural interruptions) | - Higher construction costs for larger spans - Advanced: Requires skilled installation |
Durability & Weather Resistance | Harsh climates with temperature extremes | - Industry: Standard materials (-10°C to 60°C) - Our Base: Enhanced (-20°C to 70°C)▲ - Our Advanced: Extreme (-30°C to 80°C)▲▲ | - Base: Withstands frost damage in northern regions - Advanced: Survives tropical heatwaves and Arctic winters | - Base: 15% higher cost than industry standard - Advanced: 50% pricier but 2x lifespan |
Water & Nutrient Efficiency | Water-scarce regions needing conservation | - Industry: 80% recirculation rate - Our Base: 90%▲ - Our Advanced: 95%▲▲ via smart systems | - Base: Saves 2,000L/week for 1-acre farms - Advanced: Reduces water waste by 40% (meets UN SDG 6 targets) | - Advanced: Requires IoT infrastructure (adds $500-$1,000 setup cost) - Base: Manual monitoring needed |