Material Composition | High-corrosion environments (marine, labs) | Industry Standard: Carbon steel (ASTM A36) Our Base: Grade 304 stainless steel (ASTM A240) Our Advanced: Grade 316 stainless steel (ASTM A276) | ▲ Base: 2x corrosion resistance vs Standard ▲ Advanced: 5x corrosion resistance vs Standard | ▲ Advanced: 15% heavier than Base (may require reinforced mounting) |
Lock Mechanism Type | Secure exits in hospitals/warehouses | Industry Standard: One-point lock (ANSI A156.13) Our Base: One-point lock + tamper-proof screws Our Advanced: Two-point lock (UL 10C compliant) | ▲ Advanced: 40% harder to force open vs Standard Base/Advanced: Meets ADA accessibility | ▲ Advanced: 20% higher installation cost due to dual hinges |
Load Capacity | High-traffic commercial buildings | Industry Standard: 150 kg (ISO 16009) Our Base: 220 kg Our Advanced: 300 kg | ▲ Advanced: Supports 100% more weight than Standard Base/Advanced: Prevents deformation in crowded exits | ▲ Advanced: 30% bulkier profile (may require door modification) |
Fire Resistance | Fire-rated doors in offices | Industry Standard: 30-min fire rating (ASTM E152) Our Base: 45-min rating Our Advanced: 90-min rating | ▲ Advanced: Doubles escape time during fires Base/Advanced: Intumescent coating expands under heat | ▲ Advanced: 25% heavier, requires reinforced door frames |
Certifications | Regulated facilities (hospitals, data centers) | Industry Standard: Basic fire/ADA compliance Our Base: ANSI, UL 10C Our Advanced: ANSI, UL 10C, FM 4888 (explosion-proof) | ▲ Advanced: 3x certifications vs Standard Base/Advanced: Streamlines compliance audits | ▲ Advanced: 50% pricier due to specialized testing |
Noise Level | Quiet environments (libraries, theaters) | Industry Standard: 52 dBA (louder than a whisper) Our Base: 45 dBA Our Advanced: 38 dBA (softer than a refrigerator hum) | ▲ Advanced: 27% quieter than Standard Base/Advanced: Reduces panic-inducing noise | ▲ Advanced: 10% slower release mechanism (0.5s delay) |