Material Composition | Lightweight vehicles, corrosion-prone environments | Industry Standard: Steel (180 W/m·K thermal conductivity) Our Base: Aluminum (237 W/m·K▲) Our Advanced: Aluminum + corrosion-resistant coating (245 W/m·K▲▲) | ▲ Lighter than steel (30% reduction). ▲▲ Enhanced durability in harsh conditions. | Higher upfront cost compared to steel. |
Heat Dissipation | High-performance engines, heavy-duty vehicles | Industry Standard: 150 W/m·K (ISO 9809) Our Base: 200 W/m·K▲ (exceeds by 33%) Our Advanced: 220 W/m·K▲▲ (47% improvement) | ▲▲ Rapid cooling for sustained engine performance. ▲ Reduces overheating risks. | Requires precise coolant flow maintenance. |
Compatibility | Model-specific vehicles (e.g., Citroen Xantia) | Industry Standard: Universal design (may require adapters) Our Base: Citroen Xantia 1.9D (1987–1995) ▲ Perfect OEM fit Our Advanced: Extended fitment for 1986–1994 models ▲▲ | ▲ No modifications needed. ▲▲ Wider vehicle compatibility. | Limited to specific engine configurations. |
Weight | Fuel-efficient vehicles, compact engine bays | Industry Standard: 5.2 kg (steel) Our Base: 3.5 kg▲ (33% lighter) Our Advanced: 3.0 kg▲▲ (42% lighter) | ▲▲ Improves fuel efficiency. ▲ Reduces strain on engine mounts. | Higher cost per unit due to advanced material processing. |
Corrosion Resistance | Harsh climates, salt-treated roads | Industry Standard: Steel (rusts without coating) Our Base: Aluminum (ASTM B209 compliant)▲ Our Advanced: Coated aluminum (ASTM B209 + ISO 12944)▲▲ | ▲▲ 10+ years without corrosion. ▲ Resists chemical exposure. | Coating adds complexity to manufacturing. |
Service Life | Long-term use, commercial vehicles | Industry Standard: 5 years (steel) Our Base: 8 years▲ (60% longer) Our Advanced: 10 years▲▲ (100% longer) | ▲▲ Reduces replacement costs. ▲ Minimal maintenance required. | Higher initial investment. |