Material Composition | Industrial storage, commercial spaces | Industry: Steel (ASTM A36) Base: Wood (ASTM D3957) + Steel (ASTM A153) ▲ Advanced: Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) + Wood ▲▲ | Combines durability and rustic aesthetics. Base resists moisture; Advanced resists corrosion. | Base requires occasional wood maintenance. Advanced may be costlier. |
Load Capacity | Warehouses, heavy-duty storage | Industry: 100kg Base: 150kg ▲ Advanced: 200kg ▲▲ (supports 2x industry standard) | Handles industrial-grade loads. Advanced exceeds safety margins for heavy equipment. | Base may strain under extreme overloads. Advanced adds structural weight. |
Insulation Performance | Supermarkets, cold storage | Industry: R-3 (ASTM C518) Base: R-5 ▲ Advanced: R-7 ▲▲ (reduces heat transfer by 40%) | Maintains temperature stability in refrigerated zones. Advanced minimizes energy loss. | Base insufficient for extreme climates. Advanced requires thicker installation space. |
Durability | Coastal areas, humid environments | Industry: 500hr salt spray (ASTM B117) Base: 1000hr ▲ Advanced: 2000hr ▲▲ (resists corrosion 4x longer) | Base withstands moderate humidity; Advanced lasts decades in corrosive settings. | Base may corrode over time without care. Advanced hardware is heavier. |
Installation Flexibility | Custom-fit spaces | Industry: Fixed brackets Base: Adjustable brackets (5+ points) ▲ Advanced: Fully modular design ▲▲ | Base adapts to most ceiling heights. Advanced allows on-the-fly adjustments. | Base requires some assembly skill. Advanced may need professional installation. |
Noise Level | Libraries, offices | Industry: 50 dBA (louder than a conversation) Base: 40 dBA ▲ (quieter than a whisper) Advanced: 35 dBA ▲▲ | Base reduces noise for open-plan use. Advanced silent for quiet environments. | Base still noticeable in very quiet spaces. Advanced mechanisms add cost. |