Material | Corrosive environments, heavy machinery | Industry: Carbon Steel (ASTM A36, 180HV) Base: Aluminum Alloy (6061-T6, 150HV) Advanced: Stainless Steel (AISI 304, 200HV) | Base: Lightweight (40% lighter than steel) Advanced: Corrosion-resistant (resists saltwater, chemicals) | Base: Lower hardness (not ideal for extreme loads) Advanced: Higher cost |
Load Capacity | High-torque machinery, industrial drives | Industry: 500N (ISO 6336) Base: 700N (▲) Advanced: 1000N (▲▲) | Base: 40% stronger than industry standard Advanced: 40% stronger than Base | Advanced: Heavier, increases inertia in high-speed systems |
Noise Level | Office equipment, healthcare facilities | Industry: 55 dBA (ISO 3744) Base: 48 dBA (▲) Advanced: 43 dBA (▲▲) | Base: 30% quieter than industry standard Advanced: Quieter than a refrigerator hum (43 dBA) | Advanced: Requires precision machining, raising costs |
Surface Treatment | Chemical plants, outdoor applications | Industry: Uncoated Base: Anodized (12μm, ASTM B499) Advanced: Hard Anodized (25μm, ▲▲) | Base: 50% wear resistance improvement Advanced: 125% harder surface (resists abrasion) | Advanced: Complex coating process adds 20% production time |
Belt Compatibility | Multi-belt systems, robotics | Industry: Single belt type (e.g., GT2) Base: GT2 + HTD (▲) Advanced: MXL, XL, GT2, HTD (▲▲) | Base: Dual-belt flexibility Advanced: Supports 4 belt profiles (ISO 995) | Advanced: Requires specialized installation tools |
Durability (Corrosion) | Marine, chemical processing | Industry: 100 hrs salt spray (ASTM B117) Base: 500 hrs (▲) Advanced: 1000+ hrs (▲▲) | Base: 5× longer lifespan in corrosive conditions Advanced: 10× longer lifespan than industry standard | Advanced: Stainless steel may warp under extreme heat |