Material Construction | High-corrosion labs, chemical labs | Industry Standard: Carbon steel (ASTM A36) Our Base: 304 Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) ▲ Our Advanced: 316L Stainless Steel (ASTM A276) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: 2x corrosion resistance vs standard ▲▲ Advanced: Resists harsh acids/bases | Higher cost for advanced materials |
Airflow Velocity | Biosafety Level 3 labs, volatile chemical handling | Industry Standard: 0.3–0.5 m/s (ISO 14644-4) Our Base: 0.4–0.55 m/s ▲ Our Advanced: 0.5–0.6 m/s ▲▲ | Ensures containment of aerosols ▲▲: Meets CDC guidelines for A2 cabinets | Higher velocity may disturb sensitive procedures |
Filtration System | Hazardous microbiology, pharmaceutical R&D | Industry Standard: HEPA (EN 1822:99) Our Base: HEPA + Carbon Pre-filter ▲ Our Advanced: ULPA (ISO 29463-2019) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Adsorbs VOCs ▲▲ Advanced: 99.9995% particulate capture (e.g., viruses) | ULPA requires frequent calibration |
Noise Level | Open-plan labs, clinical diagnostics | Industry Standard: 65 dBA (louder than normal conversation) Our Base: 58 dBA (similar to quiet office) ▲ Our Advanced: 52 dBA (quieter than refrigerator hum) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Reduces hearing fatigue ▲▲ Advanced: Ideal for sound-sensitive environments | Advanced models may need external ventilation |
Warranty | Long-term institutional use | Industry Standard: 1 year Our Base: 2 years ▲ Our Advanced: 3 years + 24/7 support ▲▲ | Extended coverage for critical lab operations | Premium support increases upfront cost |
Control Panel | Teaching labs, multi-user facilities | Industry Standard: Manual dials Our Base: Digital touchscreen (ISO 60601-1) ▲ Our Advanced: IoT-enabled remote monitoring ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Precise airflow control ▲▲ Advanced: Real-time alerts for contamination risks | Requires internet connectivity for advanced features |