Material Composition | Industrial/Residential Piping Systems | Industry: Cast iron (ASTM A48 Class 20) | Our Base: Cast iron + zinc coating (ASTM B695) ▲ (Enhanced corrosion resistance) Our Advanced: Malleable cast iron (ASTM A48 Class 30) ▲▲ (Higher ductility/strength) | Base: Limited to low-ductility applications Advanced: Higher cost due to premium material |
Connection Types | Complex Piping Layouts | Industry: Male/female threads (ISO 228-1) | Our Base: 4 types (male, female, flange, thread) ▲ (Versatile for multi-connection systems) Our Advanced: Customizable flange sizes ▲▲ (Tailored to specialized setups) | Base: Overkill for simple systems Advanced: Requires expert installation |
Pressure Rating | Low-Pressure Applications | Industry: 200 psi (ASME B16.34) | Our Base: 150 psi (ASME B16.34) ▲ (Meets residential standards) Our Advanced: 180 psi (ASME B16.34) ▲▲ (Light industrial use) | Both: Unsuitable for high-pressure industrial systems |
Certifications | International Projects | Industry: CE (EN 1226-1) | Our Base: CE + EPR Germany (DIN 1911) ▲ (EU compliance) Our Advanced: Full suite (EPR France, SIRIM, FM) ▲▲ (Global market access) | Base: Limited to Europe/Asia markets Advanced: Redundant for local projects |
Thread Standards | Cross-Border Installations | Industry: NPT (ANSI B1.20.1) | Our Base: BSPT (ISO 7-1) + NPT ▲ (Dual compatibility) Our Advanced: BSPT + NPT + custom sizes ▲▲ (Universal fit) | Base: Requires adapters for non-BSPT systems Advanced: Higher inventory costs |
Manufacturing Process | Precision-Critical Systems | Industry: Sand casting (ASTM A48) | Our Base: Precision casting (ISO 8062) ▲ (±0.1mm tolerance) Our Advanced: Investment casting (ASTM A439) ▲▲ (±0.05mm tolerance) | Base: Moderate cost increase vs. sand casting Advanced: High-cost process |