Category | Usage Scenarios | Characteristics | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Frame Material Quality | High-traffic bathrooms | Industry: Plastic (1.0mm) | Base: Aluminum (1.5mm, corrosion-resistant) ▲ | Advanced: Anodized aluminum (2.0mm, ASTM B209 Type II) ▲▲ |
| | | Base: Lighter than plastic; Advanced: Enhanced durability (▲▲) | Industry: Prone to warping; Base: Thinner frame may bend over time (▲) |
| Noise Reduction | Open-plan bathrooms | Industry: 50 dBA (loud sliding) | Base: 45 dBA ▲ (reduced noise) | Advanced: 40 dBA ▲▲ (ultra-quiet, quieter than whisper) |
| | | | Base: Quieter than standard; Advanced: Ideal for shared spaces (▲) | Industry: Disturbing noise levels; Base: Still audible in quiet areas |
| Water Resistance | Humid climates/steam showers | Industry: IPX2 (splash-resistant) | Base: IPX4 ▲ (splash-proof from any angle) | Advanced: IPX5 ▲▲ (withstands water jets, 30 L/min @ 3 m) |
| | | | Base: Better protection; Advanced: Resists high-pressure cleaning (▲) | Industry: Limited protection; Base: Not for heavy steam environments |
| Design Flexibility | Custom bathroom layouts | Industry: Fixed sizes only | Base: Adjustable width (▲) | Advanced: Full customization (size, color, hardware) ▲▲ (e.g., L-shaped configurations) |
| | | | Base: Suits most standard spaces; Advanced: Tailored to unique designs (▲) | Industry: Limited to stock sizes; Base: Less flexibility for unusual layouts |
| Installation Complexity| DIY installations | Industry: Professional install required | Base: DIY-friendly (▲) | Advanced: Plug-and-play system ▲▲ (no tools, 1-hour setup) |
| | | | Base: Saves labor costs; Advanced: Quick setup without expertise (▲) | Industry: Higher installation costs; Base: Some assembly needed |
| Durability/Warranty | Long-term commercial use | Industry: 1-year warranty | Base: 2-year warranty ▲ | Advanced: 3-year warranty ▲▲ (plus lifetime frame warranty) |
| | | | Base: Better peace of mind; Advanced: Longest protection (▲) | Industry: Short coverage; Base: Limited compared to Advanced |