Material Composition | Industrial HVAC systems, hospitals | Industry Standard: Carbon Steel (ASTM A36) Our Base: Stainless Steel 304 (ASTM A240) Our Advanced: Duplex Stainless Steel 2205 (ASTM A790) | ▲ Base: 2x corrosion resistance vs. carbon steel ▲▲ Advanced: 30% higher strength at high temps | Higher cost for Advanced tier (▲▲ $200/unit premium) |
Shape & Geometry | Office buildings, data centers | Industry Standard: Irregular bends (ISO 5559 non-compliant) Our Base: Precision Rectangular Elbows (ISO 5559 compliant) Our Advanced: Aerodynamic Smooth Bends (ISO 5559 + ASHRAE 15) | ▲ Base: 15% reduced air turbulence ▲▲ Advanced: 30% quieter airflow | Advanced requires custom fabrication (▲▲ 2-week lead time) |
Temperature Resistance | Chemical plants, power stations | Industry Standard: Up to 250°C (UL 1993) Our Base: 350°C (UL 1993 certified) Our Advanced: 500°C (UL 1993 + NACE MR0175) | ▲ Base: Safe for exhaust systems ▲▲ Advanced: Withstands flue gas exposure | Base may warp in extreme chemical environments (▲▲) |
Noise Level | Residential HVAC, libraries | Industry Standard: 55 dBA (IEC 60704-2-1) Our Base: 48 dBA (IEC 60704-2-1) Our Advanced: 40 dBA (IEC 60704-2-1 + sound-dampening coating) | ▲ Base: Quieter than office chatter (▲▲ Advanced: quieter than a whisper) | Advanced adds 20% weight (▲▲ impacts installation) |
Installation Type | Retrofit projects, commercial buildings | Industry Standard: Bolted Joints (ANSI/HI 7.6) Our Base: Welded Seams (ANSI/HI 7.6 + ISO 15614-1) Our Advanced: Leak-Tight Welded + Pre-Installed Mounts | ▲ Base: 50% faster installation ▲▲ Advanced: Plug-and-play compatibility | Base requires skilled welders (▲▲ Advanced needs specialized tools) |
Customization | Custom duct systems, aerospace | Industry Standard: Standard sizes only Our Base: ±5% size tolerance (ISO 9001) Our Advanced: ±1% precision (ISO 9001 + 3D-printed molds) | ▲ Base: Fits 90% of non-standard ducts ▲▲ Advanced: Tailored for niche applications | Advanced customization doubles lead time (▲▲) |