Category | Usage Scenarios | Characteristics | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Material Composition | Corrosive industrial environments | Industry: Steel/PVC (ISO 4437) | Base: Copper (ASTM B115 ▲) | Advanced: Copper + Nickel (ASTM B111 ▲▲) |
| | (Industry: PVC prone to degradation over time) | Base: 2× corrosion resistance vs. PVC | Advanced: 5× chemical resistance vs. Base |
| | (Advanced: Nickel plating enhances durability) | | Advanced: Higher cost than Base |
| Flow Distribution | Commercial HVAC systems | Industry: ±10% imbalance (ISO 5167) | Base: ±7% ▲ | Advanced: ±3% ▲▲ |
| | | (Industry: Manual calibration required) | Ensures even cooling in large spaces | Ideal for precision thermal management |
| | | (Advanced: Laser-cut ports reduce turbulence) | Requires skilled installation | Advanced: 3× costlier than Industry |
| Pressure Rating | High-pressure AC systems | Industry: 250 PSI (ASME B16.34) | Base: 300 PSI ▲ | Advanced: 400 PSI ▲▲ |
| | | (Industry: Fails at >300 PSI over time) | Handles extreme temperature fluctuations | Withstands 60% higher pressure than Industry |
| | | (Advanced: 3-layer brazing for structural integrity) | Heavier material increases shipping costs | Advanced: Not suitable for low-pressure setups |
| Corrosion Resistance | Coastal or chemical plants | Industry: 500hr salt spray (ASTM B117) | Base: 1000hr ▲ | Advanced: 2000hr ▲▲ |
| | | (Industry: PVC corrodes in saltwater) | Outperforms plastic by 2× lifespan | Advanced: 4× salt spray endurance vs. Industry |
| | | (Advanced: Nickel coating repels chlorine) | Limited to non-acidic environments | Advanced: Requires specialized maintenance |
| Welding Method | High-volume AC installations | Industry: Manual TIG (AWS D1.5) | Base: Manual ▲ | Advanced: Automated (AWS G2.1 ▲▲) |
| | | (Industry: 10% defect rate in joints) | 50% faster than Industry welding | 99.9% joint consistency vs. manual methods |
| | | (Advanced: Orbital welding reduces human error) | Requires skilled welders for Base | Advanced: High upfront equipment cost |
| Installation Flexibility | Retrofitting old systems | Industry: 3 thread types (NPT, BSPP) | Base: 8 types ▲ | Advanced: 12 types ▲▲ |
| | | (Industry: Limited to standard fittings) | Supports legacy and modern systems | Universal compatibility reduces downtime |
| | | (Advanced: Includes metric/US/ISO threads) | No color options available | Advanced: Bulkier packaging increases storage |