Material Composition | Industrial pipelines needing corrosion resistance | FM-Certified Malleable Cast Iron (ASTM A48 Class 30 + FM 4910) ▲▲ (Industry: Carbon Steel ASTM A312; 30,000 psi tensile strength) | 30,000 psi tensile strength (▲▲ vs 25,000 psi industry) FM certification for safety-critical applications | Higher cost and weight vs plastic alternatives (tooltip: "ASTM A48 Class 30 ensures 30,000 psi tensile strength") |
Connection Type | High-pressure systems requiring leak-proof joints | NPT Tapered Threads (ANSI B1.20.1) ▲ (Industry: Parallel Threads; 100% seal vs 85%) | 100% leak-proof seal (▲ vs 85% in parallel threads) Stable under high pressure | Requires sealant and skilled installation (tooltip: "NPT threads reduce leakage by 60%") |
Fluid Compatibility | Corrosive fluid transport (oil/gas/air) | FM-Certified for 50+ hazardous fluids (ASTM D543) ▲▲ (Industry: Limited to water) | Safe for corrosive fluids and high-pressure gases | Not suitable for highly acidic chemicals (tooltip: "FM 4910 ensures compatibility with 50+ fluids") |
Certification Standards | Safety-critical infrastructure projects | FM 4910 Certification ▲▲ (Industry: ANSI; 100+ safety protocols vs 50) | Meets 100+ safety protocols (▲▲ vs 50 in ANSI) Compliance with FM standards | Higher compliance costs (tooltip: "FM certification includes 100+ safety tests") |
Shape Variety | Custom plumbing configurations | 3 Standard Shapes (Square, Equal, Round) ▲ (Industry: 2 shapes; covers 90% needs) | Covers 90% of plumbing needs (ISO 3801) Flexible branching options | Limited customization beyond standard shapes (tooltip: "3 shapes accommodate 90% of configurations") |
Manufacturing Technique | High-stress environments | Precision Casting (ASTM A48) ▲ (Industry: Sand Casting; 40% less porosity) | 40% less porosity (▲ vs sand casting) Higher structural integrity | Higher production cost (tooltip: "Precision casting reduces defects by 40%") |