Material Grade | Corrosive environments, food processing | Industry: 304 (ASTM A240) vs Our Base: 304L (▲ ASTM A240, 0.03% max C) vs Our Advanced: 316 (▲▲ ASTM A240, 12% Cr) | Base resists intergranular corrosion; Advanced withstands seawater/chemicals | Base: 15% cost ↑ vs 304; Advanced: 30% cost ↑ vs Base due to alloy rarity |
Welding Technique | High-pressure systems, medical devices | Industry: ERW (ASTM A240) vs Our Base: Seamless (▲ no weld seam) vs Our Advanced: ERW/Seamless (▲▲ customizable) | Base eliminates weak weld points; Advanced balances cost and precision | Base: 20% ↑ manufacturing cost; Advanced: Requires dual production lines |
Surface Finish | Cleanrooms, food contact | Industry: 2B (ASTM A480) vs Our Base: Polished (▲ 0.8 Ra finish) vs Our Advanced: Electropolished (▲▲ 0.4 Ra, sterile) | Base reduces friction; Advanced meets FDA/medical standards | Base: 10% ↑ cost; Advanced: 35% ↑ cost for chemical etching |
Dimensional Tolerance | Precision instruments, aerospace | Industry: ±2% (ISO 9001) vs Our Base: ±1% (▲ tighter) vs Our Advanced: ±0.5% (▲▲ ultra-precise) | Base improves component fit; Advanced ensures critical alignment | Base: 25% ↑ tooling cost; Advanced: Requires laser calibration |
Certification Compliance | EU markets, global projects | Industry: Local (e.g., ISO 9001) vs Our Base: CE (▲ EU compliance) vs Our Advanced: CE + ISO/JIS (▲▲ global acceptance) | Base unlocks EU markets; Advanced meets international standards | Base: CE testing cost ($2k); Advanced: Dual certification ($5k) |
Application Suitability | Building HVAC, chemical plants | Industry: General (e.g., HVAC) vs Our Base: Building (▲ optimized for ductwork) vs Our Advanced: Harsh (▲▲ chemical resistance) | Base suits HVAC systems; Advanced handles aggressive chemicals | Base: Limited to HVAC; Advanced: Niche use cases (e.g., petrochemicals) |