Material | Industrial pipelines, chemical plants | Industry Standard: Cast Iron (ASTM A48) Our Base: WCB (ASTM A216/WCB) Our Advanced: 316SS (ASTM A182 F316) | ▲ Base: 2x corrosion resistance vs Cast Iron (e.g., oil resistance) ▲ Advanced: 5x corrosion resistance vs WCB | Higher cost for WCB vs Cast Iron; 316SS is cost-prohibitive for low-pressure systems |
Pressure Class | High-pressure oil/gas lines | Industry Standard: ANSI 150 (150 psi) Our Base: ANSI 300 (300 psi) Our Advanced: ANSI 600 (600 psi) | ▲ Base: Doubles pressure capacity vs Industry Standard ▲ Advanced: 4x pressure tolerance vs Cast Iron valves | Heavier/thicker design increases installation complexity at higher ANSI classes |
Operation Type | Manual control in non-automated systems | Industry Standard: Manual (basic lever) Our Base: Ergonomic Grip Handle Our Advanced: Manual + Lubricated Stem | ▲ Advanced: 50% easier operation under high pressure (lubricated stem) ▲ Base: 30% less torque required vs basic levers | No automation option; requires manual access in hazardous zones |
Sealing Performance | Leak-sensitive applications | Industry Standard: API 598 Class 1 (0.01% leakage) Our Base: API 598 Class 2 (0.005% leakage) Our Advanced: API 598 Class 3 (0.001% leakage) | ▲ Base: Halves leakage risk vs Industry Standard ▲ Advanced: 99.9% leak prevention for critical systems | Advanced seals require precision assembly; prone to failure in abrasive media |
Temperature Range | Extreme thermal environments | Industry Standard: -20°C to 350°C Our Base: -20°C to 425°C (WCB) Our Advanced: -40°C to 550°C (316SS) | ▲ Base: 75°C higher max temp vs Industry Standard ▲ Advanced: 200°C broader range for cryogenic/heat applications | WCB risks embrittlement below -20°C; 316SS needs thermal insulation in extreme cold |
Connection Type | High-capacity fluid systems | Industry Standard: Threaded/NPT connections Our Base: Flanged (ANSI B16.5) Our Advanced: Welded + Flanged Hybrid | ▲ Base: 3x leak resistance vs threaded joints ▲ Advanced: 100% seal integrity in seismic zones | Flanged/welded designs require skilled labor and space for flange alignment |