Material Grade | Industrial Piping, Chemical Processing | Industry: 430 (ASTM A240, general corrosion resistance) ▲ Base: 304 (ASTM A240, withstands 50+ chemicals) ▲▲ Advanced: 316L (ASTM A240, resists 100+ chemicals including sulfuric acid) ▲▲▲ | Base offers better corrosion resistance; Advanced handles extreme chemicals | Industry material may corrode in harsh environments; Advanced has higher cost |
Surface Finish | Architectural, Food Processing | Industry: BA (matte finish, ISO 8287) ▲ Base: Brushed (ASTM A488, satin texture) ▲▲ Advanced: Polished (ASTM A488, mirror-like finish) ▲▲▲ | Base improves aesthetics; Advanced integrates seamlessly in premium spaces | Industry finish shows scratches; Advanced needs more maintenance |
Thickness Range | Heavy Industrial, Structural Support | Industry: 40-100mm (ASTM A265, standard for light-duty) ▲ Base: 40-120mm (ASTM A265, medium-duty) ▲▲ Advanced: 40-150mm (ASTM A265, heavy-duty) ▲▲▲ | Base supports medium loads; Advanced handles high-pressure systems | Industry may fail under stress; Advanced adds weight and cost |
Tolerance | Precision Engineering, Automotive | Industry: ±2% (ISO 3801, general tolerance) ▲ Base: ±1% (ISO 3801, tighter fitment) ▲▲ Advanced: ±0.5% (ISO 3801, precision alignment) ▲▲▲ | Base reduces misalignment; Advanced ensures seamless integration | Industry tolerance may cause leaks; Advanced increases production costs |
Welding Technique | High-Pressure Systems, Exhaust | Industry: ERW (ASTM A53, standard weld) ▲ Base: ERW + reinforced seam (ASTM A53+A519, reduced leakage) ▲▲ Advanced: ERW + TIG (ASTM A53+A539, seamless joint) ▲▲▲ | Base minimizes leaks; Advanced prevents pressure loss | Industry welds may fail under stress; Advanced requires specialized labor |
Chemical Resistance | Chemical Plants, Laboratories | Industry: 30+ chemicals (ASTM D543, basic protection) ▲ Base: 50+ chemicals (ASTM D543, chlorides/alkalis) ▲▲ Advanced: 100+ chemicals (ASTM D543, acids/solvents) ▲▲▲ | Base handles common chemicals; Advanced withstands aggressive environments | Industry corrodes in harsh labs; Advanced requires expert handling |