Material Composition | Corrosive environments (salt, mud) | Industry Standard: Steel (ASTM A36) | Our Base: Aluminum 6061-T6 (▲40% lighter than steel, SAE AMS-QQ-A 227) | Our Advanced: Aluminum + Composite Upper (▲20% lighter than Base, ASTM D790) |
| | (Rusts in 2 years without treatment) | (Anodized finish resists corrosion for 10+ years) | (Powder-coated surface lasts 15+ years in saltwater) |
Step Design | SUVs with high ride height | Industry: Single-step (6" height, ISO 4040) | Our Base: Dual-step (6" lower/4" upper, ▲30% lower step height) | Our Advanced: Textured surface (ISO 2409 adhesion, ▲2x grip in wet conditions) |
| | (Strains users with limited mobility) | (Reduces strain by 30% for elderly passengers) | (Perforations improve traction in mud/snow) |
Corrosion Resistance | Coastal regions | Industry: Uncoated steel | Our Base: Anodized aluminum (▲50% longer lifespan) | Our Advanced: Powder-coated aluminum (▲100% saltwater resistance) |
| | (Develops rust spots within 1 year) | (No maintenance required for 10 years) | (Guaranteed 15-year durability in marine climates) |
Weight Efficiency | Fuel-efficient vehicles | Industry: 12 lbs/step | Our Base: 7 lbs/step (▲42% lighter) | Our Advanced: 5 lbs/step (▲29% lighter than Base) |
| | (Adds significant unsprung weight) | (Improves fuel efficiency by 2-3%) | (Reduces strain on vehicle suspension) |
Aesthetic Appeal | Luxury SUVs | Industry: Basic black finish | Our Base: Matte black with polished edges (▲3x visual contrast) | Our Advanced: Custom color matching (▲10+ color options, ISO 17940) |
| | (Clashes with premium vehicle finishes) | (Complements SUV styling without customization) | (Matches vehicle paint within 10% tolerance) |
Customization | Off-road enthusiasts | Industry: No customization | Our Base: Adjustable mounting brackets (▲50% easier installation) | Our Advanced: Interchangeable surfaces (▲2x grip options: smooth/textured) |
| | (One-size-fits-all design) | (Fits 90% of SUV models with minor adjustments) | (Swap between rubber grips and metal plates for terrain) |