Material & Finish | High-traffic commercial buildings | Industry Standard: Plastic (ASTM D648) Our Base: Stainless Steel 304 (ASTM A240) Our Advanced: Stainless Steel 316 (ASTM A240 ▲) | Base: Resists corrosion in humid environments (e.g., hospitals). Advanced: Enhanced chemical resistance for industrial settings. | Base: 15% heavier than plastic (may affect installation). Advanced: 20% cost premium. |
Tactile Features | Public facilities requiring ADA compliance | Industry Standard: No Braille Our Base: Braille (ISO 7000 ▲) Our Advanced: Braille + Raised Edges (ISO 14812 ▲▲) | Base: Meets accessibility standards for visually impaired users. Advanced: Dual tactile cues for better navigation. | Base: Requires additional labeling for non-Braille users. Advanced: Slightly bulkier design. |
Durability | Elevators with >1000 daily uses | Industry Standard: 100,000 presses (ISO 20653) Our Base: 200,000 presses (▲100%) Our Advanced: 300,000 presses (▲50% over Base) | Base: 2x longer lifespan than standard buttons. Advanced: 3x lifespan for heavy-use elevators. | Base: Higher upfront cost vs plastic. Advanced: Requires reinforced mounting hardware. |
Color Contrast | Low-light environments | Industry Standard: Basic contrast (3:1 ratio) Our Base: High-contrast (7:1 ratio, WCAG AA ▲) Our Advanced: Customizable contrast (up to 15:1 ▲▲) | Base: 40% easier to identify in dim lighting. Advanced: Tailored to facility branding for maximum visibility. | Base: Limited color options. Advanced: Requires professional calibration. |
Customization | Corporate or branded installations | Industry Standard: Fixed color/finish Our Base: 5 color options (e.g., blue, white) Our Advanced: 10+ colors + 3 finishes (brushed/polished ▲) | Base: Matches most elevator interiors. Advanced: Fully integrates with luxury or industrial aesthetics. | Base: Custom colors add 10% to cost. Advanced: 30% longer lead time for specialty finishes. |
Noise Level | Quiet environments (e.g., hospitals) | Industry Standard: 45 dBA (louder than a whisper) Our Base: 40 dBA (▲11%) Our Advanced: 35 dBA (▲12.5% over Base) | Base: 30% quieter than standard buttons. Advanced: Near-silent operation (quieter than a refrigerator hum). | Base: Slightly heavier mechanism. Advanced: Requires precision engineering. |