Material Composition | Corrosive environments, lightweight use | Industry: Ductile Iron (ASTM A48) Base: 6061-T6 Aluminum (ASTM B221) ▲ Advanced: 316 Stainless Steel (ASTM A276) ▲▲ | Base: Lightweight for easy installation; Advanced: Superior corrosion resistance | Advanced versions cost 20–30% more than Industry Standard |
Chemical Compatibility | Acidic fluid handling (e.g., chemical plants) | Industry: Resists 5 common acids (ASTM F739) Base: 10+ acids ▲ Advanced: 20+ acids ▲▲ | Base: Handles mild acids; Advanced: Safe for concentrated sulfuric/nitric acids | Base may fail in extreme pH environments |
Actuation Mechanism | Automated systems (factories, pipelines) | Industry: Manual (ISO 5211) Base: Hydraulic (ISO 1219-1) ▲ Advanced: Electric/Hydraulic (IEC 60947) ▲▲ | Base: Remote operation via hydraulic lines; Advanced: Programmable control | Base requires hydraulic infrastructure; Advanced needs power supply |
Pressure Rating | Low-pressure systems (municipal water) | Industry: Up to 250 PSI (ASME B16.34) Base: 150 PSI (ASME B16.34) ▲ Advanced: 300 PSI ▲▲ | Base: Optimized for low-pressure safety; Advanced: Handles higher bursts | Base unsuitable for high-pressure industrial use |
Flow Control Precision | Precision flow measurement (LC Flow Meters) | Industry: ±5% accuracy (ISO 5167) Base: ±3% ▲ Advanced: ±1.5% ▲▲ | Base: Reduces overflows; Advanced: Meets lab-grade standards | Advanced may require calibration adjustments |
Installation Compatibility | Retrofitting existing systems | Industry: Standard Flange (ASME B16.5) Base: Square Flange (ASME B16.5) ▲ Advanced: Custom Flange (Custom dimensions) ▲▲ | Base: Matches common industrial setups; Advanced: Tailored for legacy systems | Custom flanges add 2–3 weeks lead time |