Material Construction | Labs needing corrosion resistance | Steel (ASTM A36) ▲ Stainless Steel 304 (ASTM A240) ▲ Stainless Steel 316 (ASTM A240) | Base: Resists corrosion (ISO 9328 compliance); Advanced: Enhanced chemical resistance (withstands 50+ exposures, ASTM D543) | Industry: Prone to corrosion (requires frequent maintenance); Advanced: 20% higher cost than Base |
Filtration System | Airborne contaminant control | HEPA H13 (99.95% efficiency, EN 1822) ▲ HEPA H14 (99.995% efficiency) ▲ HEPA H14 + Carbon Pre-filter (99.999% efficiency) | Base: Superior to industry standard; Advanced: Removes ultrafine particles (PM0.3) | Industry: Limited to basic contaminants; Advanced: Higher maintenance costs (filter replacements) |
Safety Certifications | Compliance-driven labs | CE (Basic) ▲ CE + ISO 14644 (Cleanroom) ▲ CE + ISO 14644 + NSF 49 (Biological Safety) | Base: Adds cleanroom compliance; Advanced: Full biological safety certification (NSF 49) | Industry: Minimal certification scope; Advanced: Complex certification process (requires third-party audits) |
Noise Level | Quiet environments (e.g., labs near offices) | 65 dBA (vacuum cleaner) ▲ 55 dBA (refrigerator) ▲ 48 dBA (library) | Base: 40% quieter than industry standard; Advanced: Ideal for sensitive acoustic environments | Industry: Disruptive noise; Advanced: Higher cost due to advanced blower technology |
Safety Features | Hazardous material handling | Basic airflow (0.5 m/s face velocity) ▲ Adjustable airflow + alarms (0.3–0.5 m/s) ▲ 0.5 m/s + UV Sterilization | Base: Customizable airflow for variable needs; Advanced: Sterilizes airborne pathogens (log reduction ≥4) | Industry: Limited containment in spills; Advanced: Higher energy consumption (20% more power) |
Modularity | Flexible lab setups | Fixed configuration ▲ Adjustable height/shelving ▲ Modular components (UV, HEPA upgrades) | Base: Some flexibility (adjustable height); Advanced: Fully customizable (e.g., add UV sterilization modules) | Industry: Not adaptable; Advanced: Higher initial cost (requires custom assembly) |