Material Composition | Marine engines, saltwater environments | Industry Standard: Bronze (ASTM B260) Our Base: Aluminum (6061-T6) Our Advanced: Stainless Steel 316 (ASTM A182) | ▲▲ Advanced: 3x corrosion resistance vs Base (ISO 9227: 2000hrs) Lightweight Base (5.2kg) for small vessels | Base: Lower load capacity (Max 15kN) Advanced: Heavier (7.8kg), costlier |
Propulsion Efficiency | High-speed boats, jet skis | Industry: 180N thrust (ISO 9450) Base: 220N thrust Advanced: 280N thrust ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced: 55% higher thrust vs Industry (ideal for high-torque engines) Base: Balanced power-to-weight ratio | Advanced: Higher energy consumption Industry: Outdated for modern vessels |
Noise Level | Stealth applications, submarines | Industry: 55 dBA (ISO 3744) Base: 48 dBA ▲ Advanced: 42 dBA ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced: Quieter than a library (42 dBA vs Industry’s 55 dBA) Base: Suitable for recreational crafts | Advanced: Complex blade design increases maintenance |
Corrosion Resistance | Harsh chemical ports, oil rigs | Industry: Passes ASTM B117 (500hrs) Base: ASTM D543 (1000hrs) Advanced: ASTM G85 (2000hrs) ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced: Survives 2000hrs salt spray (twice Base’s rating) Base: Resists 50+ chemicals (ASTM F739) | Industry: Bronze prone to pitting in chlorinated water |
Weight | Lightweight vessels, drones | Industry: 8.5kg (cast iron) Base: 5.2kg ▲▲ Advanced: 7.8kg | ▲▲ Base: 40% lighter than Industry (ideal for UAVs) Advanced: Reinforced for heavy-duty use | Base: Less durable under extreme loads Advanced: Sacrifices portability |
Blade Design | Turbulent water, submersibles | Industry: 3-blade (15° pitch) Base: 4-blade (18° pitch) Advanced: 4-blade (22° pitch) ▲ | ▲ Advanced: 25% less drag (ISO 5568) vs Base Base: Stable in shallow waters | Industry: Lower thrust in rough seas Advanced: Requires precise alignment |