Material Composition | Industrial chemical transport, marine environments | Industry Standard: Fiberglass (5mm, ASTM D2990 compliant) Base: HDPE (6mm, ASTM D638) Advanced: LLDPE (8mm, ASTM D3039) ▲ | Base: Lightweight (450kg) & corrosion-resistant Advanced: Enhanced flexibility and UV resistance | Base: Higher cost than aluminum Advanced: Slightly higher upfront cost for reinforced layers |
Weight | Long-distance towing, trailer transport | Industry: Fiberglass (500kg, ISO 1412-1) Base: HDPE (450kg, ISO 1412-2) ▲ Advanced: HDPE + Reinforced (480kg, ISO 1412-3) | Base: 10% lighter than fiberglass Advanced: Structural reinforcement for heavy loads | Advanced: Slightly heavier than Base but more durable |
Corrosion Resistance | Harsh chemical environments | Industry: Fiberglass (resists 20+ chemicals, ASTM D543) Base: HDPE (resists 50+ chemicals, ASTM D543) ▲ Advanced: HDPE + Coating (resists 70+ chemicals, ASTM D543) ▲ | Base: Superior chemical resistance over fiberglass Advanced: Additional coating for extreme environments | Advanced: Higher cost due to coating |
Durability | Long-term industrial use | Industry: Fiberglass (20 years, ASTM D2240) Base: HDPE (25 years, ASTM D638) ▲ Advanced: HDPE + UV Stabilizers (30 years, ASTM D4329) ▲ | Base: 5-year longer lifespan than fiberglass Advanced: UV protection extends lifespan further | Base: May require occasional inspections Advanced: Higher initial cost |
Customization | Specialized industrial needs | Industry: Fiberglass (custom molds needed, $2k+ extra) Base: HDPE (moderate customization, $500 extra) ▲ Advanced: HDPE (full customization, $1.5k extra) ▲ | Base: Cost-effective customization options Advanced: Full design flexibility without prohibitive costs | Base: Limited to standard shapes Advanced: Higher customization cost |
Cost | Budget-sensitive projects | Industry: Fiberglass ($10k, ISO 1412-1) Base: HDPE ($8k, ISO 1412-2) ▲ Advanced: HDPE ($9.5k, ISO 1412-3) ▲ | Base: 20% cheaper than fiberglass Advanced: 5% premium for enhanced features | Advanced: Slightly higher than Base Industry: Higher long-term maintenance costs |