Material Type | Corrosive environments (e.g., chemical plants) | Industry Standard: Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) Our Base: Polypropylene (PP, ASTM D1498) Our Advanced: Reinforced PP (ASTM D790, 40% glass fiber) | Base: Lightweight, cost-effective. Advanced: 50% higher chemical resistance (ASTM D543) ▲ | Base: Lower pressure tolerance (≤100 PSI) Advanced: Heavier, higher cost ▲ |
Actuation Type | Industrial automation (e.g., factories) | Industry Standard: Manual operation Our Base: Electric (120V AC, IP65 rated) Our Advanced: Electric + battery backup (12V DC) ▲ | Base: Remote control via IoT. Advanced: 24/7 operation even during power outages ▲ | Base: Requires constant power. Advanced: Complex wiring ▲ |
Valve Design | Emergency systems (e.g., fire suppression) | Industry Standard: Gate Valve (ASTM F428) Our Base/Advanced: Ball Valve (ASTM F428, 0.5-second shut-off) ▲ | Ball valve: 50% lower pressure drop (ISO 5208) ▲ | Ball valve: Higher cost than gate valves ▲ |
Automation Features | Smart irrigation systems | Industry Standard: No automation Our Base: Basic on/off (manual override) Our Advanced: Programmable (sensors, timers) ▲ | Advanced: Custom schedules (e.g., rain delay) ▲ | Base: Limited flexibility Advanced: Requires setup expertise ▲ |
Flow Control | HVAC systems (e.g., multi-zone heating) | Industry Standard: 2-way flow Our Base/Advanced: 3-way (diverts flow between 3 paths) ▲ | 3-way: Reduces piping complexity by 30% ▲ | More complex installation ▲ |
Environmental Resistance | Coastal areas (e.g., saltwater exposure) | Industry Standard: Basic corrosion resistance Our Base: PP (ASTM D1498) Our Advanced: Coated PP (ASTM B117, 1,000+ hours salt spray) ▲ | Advanced: Withstands 50+ chemical exposures ▲ | Base: Not rated for marine environments ▲ |