Body Material | Corrosive environments, high-pressure systems | - Industry Standard: Cast iron (ASTM A48) - Our Base: WCB (wrought carbon steel, ASTM A216) - Our Advanced: 316 stainless steel (AISI 316, ASTM A276) | ▲ Our Advanced: 3x longer lifespan in corrosive media (ASTM G48) ▲ Our Base: 20% lighter than cast iron | ▲ Industry Standard: Prone to rust in acidic conditions ▲ Our Advanced: 30% higher cost vs cast iron |
Connection Type | Pipe systems requiring leak-proof joints | - Industry Standard: ISO 228-1 parallel threads - Our Base/Advanced: NPT tapered threads (ANSI B1.20.1) with PTFE sealing | ▲ Our versions: 50% lower leakage risk (per API 598) ▲ Industry Standard: Easier for quick assembly | ▲ Our versions: Requires threading expertise ▲ Industry Standard: Less seal integrity under vibration |
Pressure Rating | High-pressure gas lines | - Industry Standard: Class 150 (2250 PSI max) - Our Base: Class 300 (4200 PSI) - Our Advanced: Class 600 (9000 PSI) | ▲ Our Advanced: Handles offshore drilling pressures ▲ Our Base: 2x Industry Standard durability | ▲ Industry Standard: Not suitable for high-pressure pipelines ▲ Our Advanced: Bulky and heavier |
Actuation Method | Manual control in industrial settings | - All tiers: Manual lever - Our Advanced: Ergonomic stainless steel handle (ISO 14579) | ▲ Our Advanced: 30% less torque required ▲ All tiers: No external power dependency | ▲ All tiers: Requires physical access ▲ Industry Standard: Cast iron handle prone to rust |
Corrosion Resistance | Chemical plants, offshore platforms | - Industry Standard: Uncoated cast iron - Our Base: Epoxy coating (ISO 12944) - Our Advanced: 316 SS + passivation | ▲ Our Advanced: Withstands 50+ chemical exposures (ASTM D543) ▲ Our Base: 10-year coating warranty | ▲ Industry Standard: 2-year lifespan in seawater ▲ Our Advanced: Higher material cost |
Operating Temperature | Extreme temperature applications | - Industry Standard: -20°C to 120°C - Our Base: -40°C to 250°C - Our Advanced: -100°C to 425°C (per API 6D) | ▲ Our Advanced: Survives cryogenic LNG pipelines ▲ Our Base: Suitable for arctic pipelines | ▲ Industry Standard: Fails above 150°C ▲ Our Advanced: Requires thermal insulation |