Material | Heavy-duty trucks, corrosive environments | Industry Standard: Plain carbon steel (ASTM A36) Our Base: Galvanized iron (ASTM A153) Our Advanced: Stainless steel (ASTM A240) | ▲ Base: 2x corrosion resistance vs. standard (salt spray test, 500+ hours) ▲ Advanced: 5x corrosion resistance (ASTM B117) | Base: Heavier than aluminum alternatives (3.2kg) Advanced: 15% cost premium |
Noise Level | Quiet operation required (e.g., urban trucks) | Industry: 45 dBA (standard latch) Our Base: 40 dBA (dampened mechanism) Our Advanced: 35 dBA (sound-dampening coating) | ▲ Base: 10% quieter than industry (ISO 3744) ▲ Advanced: 22% quieter (quieter than a whisper ▲▲) | Advanced: Requires precision assembly for optimal performance |
Chemical Resistance | Chemical exposure (e.g., mining trucks) | Industry: Withstands 10 chemical exposures (ASTM D543) Our Base: 20+ exposures (ASTM F739) Our Advanced: 30+ exposures (ISO 16930) | ▲ Base: Resists oils/greases (e.g., hydraulic fluid ▲) ▲ Advanced: Acid/alkali resistance (e.g., battery acid ▲▲) | Base: Limited to organic solvents only |
Weight | Long-haul trucks prioritizing durability | Industry: 2.5kg (aluminum) Our Base: 3.2kg (iron) Our Advanced: 3.5kg (stainless steel) | ▲ Base: 30% stronger load capacity (5000N vs. 3800N) ▲ Advanced: 50% fatigue resistance (ASTM E8) | Base: Higher shipping costs ▲ Advanced: Bulky for compact spaces |
Mounting Flexibility | Custom truck builds (e.g., modified trucks) | Industry: Fixed mounts (limited positions) Our Base: Adjustable brackets (▲1) Our Advanced: Modular system (▲2) | ▲ Base: 5 mounting configurations ▲ ▲ Advanced: Universal fit for Volvo/Mercedes trucks ▲▲ | Base: Requires tools for adjustments ▲ Advanced: Higher installation time |
Compatibility | OEM replacements (e.g., Volvo service centers) | Industry: Universal fit (needs modification) Our Base: Volvo FH/FM-specific ▲ Our Advanced: Cross-brand (Volvo + Mercedes) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Direct fit (no drilling ▲) ▲ Advanced: 95% compatibility with Euro trucks ▲▲ | Base: Limited to Volvo models only |