Material Composition | Mining in harsh environments | Industry Standard: Mild Steel (ASTM A36, 350 MPa yield strength) Our Base: Carbon Steel (ASTM A105, 450 MPa▲1) Our Advanced: High Carbon Steel (ASTM A304, 550 MPa▲2) | Base: 28% stronger than industry standard. Advanced: 57% stronger than industry. | Base: 10% heavier than aluminum alternatives. Advanced: 20% costlier. |
Manufacturing Process | High-impact drilling tasks | Industry Standard: Cast Iron (ASTM A48, 200 MPa tensile) Our Base: Forged (ASTM A105, 400 MPa▲1) Our Advanced: Precision Forged (ISO 2768, 450 MPa▲2) | Base: 100% stronger structural integrity. Advanced: 25% better fatigue resistance. | Base: 30% higher production cost. Advanced: Requires specialized machinery. |
Drill Rod Design | Small hole drilling in hard rock | Industry Standard: Straight Rods (No taper) Our Base: 11° Tapered (ISO 1940▲1) Our Advanced: Custom Taper (ISO 1940+▲2) | Base: Reduces friction by 15%. Advanced: Aligns 30% better in uneven terrain. | Base: Requires compatible drill bits. Advanced: Limited to specialized rigs. |
Warranty Period | Long-term mining projects | Industry Standard: 1 Year Our Base: 2 Years▲1 Our Advanced: 3 Years▲2 | Base: 100% longer coverage. Advanced: 200% longer coverage. | Base: Higher upfront cost. Advanced: Premium pricing. |
Weight & Portability | Portable drilling operations | Industry Standard: Heavy (10 kg/m) Our Base: Balanced (8 kg/m▲1) Our Advanced: Lightweight (6 kg/m▲2) | Base: 20% easier to handle. Advanced: 40% easier to maneuver. | Base: Sacrifices 5% strength. Advanced: Sacrifices 10% strength. |
Corrosion Resistance | Coastal or humid mining sites | Industry Standard: Uncoated Steel (ASTM A36) Our Base: Zinc-Coated (ASTM A153▲1) Our Advanced: Dual Epoxy Coating (ASTM D3292▲2) | Base: Resists 30% more corrosion. Advanced: Resists 60% more corrosion. | Base: Adds 5% weight. Advanced: Adds 10% weight. |