Material Composition | High-rise construction, industrial plants | Industry Standard: Aluminum (1.5mm, ASTM B209) ZULIN Base: Steel (2mm, ASTM A36) ZULIN Advanced: Steel (3mm, ASTM A572) | ▲ Base: 30% stronger than aluminum ▲▲ Advanced: 50% higher tensile strength | Base: 20% heavier than aluminum Advanced: Requires heavier lifting equipment |
Structural Load Capacity | Column formwork, heavy-duty slabs | Industry: 1500 PSI Base: 2000 PSI ▲ Advanced: 2500 PSI ▲▲ (ASTM C39) | ▲ Base: Supports 4-story columns ▲▲ Advanced: Meets 10-story commercial codes | Base: Not suitable for ultra-heavy pours Advanced: Higher initial cost |
Surface Finish Smoothness | Office buildings, aesthetic structures | Industry: 50 micron roughness (ISO 25178) Base: 30 micron ▲ Advanced: 20 micron ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Reduces concrete finishing labor by 25% ▲▲ Advanced: Mirror-like finish for premium projects | Base: Requires primer for glossy finishes Advanced: Sensitive to debris during use |
Assembly Efficiency | Rapid construction projects | Industry: 10 mins/sqm Base: 8 mins ▲ (patented clamps) Advanced: 6 mins ▲▲ (magnetic connectors) | ▲ Base: 20% faster setup ▲▲ Advanced: 40% labor cost reduction | Base: Requires training for clamps Advanced: Higher maintenance for magnets |
Corrosion Resistance | Marine environments, humid climates | Industry: 200hr neutral salt spray (ASTM B117) Base: 300hr ▲ Advanced: 500hr ▲▲ (zinc-aluminum coating) | ▲ Base: 50% longer lifespan in coastal areas ▲▲ Advanced: 10-year warranty in corrosive zones | Base: Not ideal for seawater exposure Advanced: Adds 15% to material cost |
Reusability Count | Affordable housing, repetitive projects | Industry: 20 cycles Base: 30 cycles ▲ (welded joints) Advanced: 50 cycles ▲▲ (hot-dip galvanized) | ▲ Base: Recoup costs in 15 projects ▲▲ Advanced: ROI in 8 projects | Base: Moderate repair needs after 20 cycles Advanced: Heavier to transport |