Material & Construction | Marine environments (lakes, harbors) | Industry Standard: Steel (ASTM A36, 36 ksi yield strength) Our Base: HDPE (ASTM D790, 9000 psi flexural modulus ▲) Our Advanced: Aluminum 6061-T6 (ASTM B221, 35 ksi yield strength ▲▲) | Lighter than steel (HDPE: 0.95 g/cm³ ▲), corrosion-resistant (HDPE: ASTM D1693 ▲▲) | Base: Lower load capacity vs. aluminum; Advanced: Higher cost (20% more than HDPE) |
Modular Design | Customizable installations | Industry Standard: Fixed, non-modular designs Our Base: Interlocking HDPE sections (ISO 9001 certified assembly ▲) Our Advanced: Quick-connect aluminum modules (ASTM F1527 ▲▲) | Easy scalability (Base: 50% faster assembly than industry); Advanced: 30% lighter than steel equivalents | Base: Requires tools for assembly; Advanced: Higher skill needed for installation |
Safety Features | Recreational activities (boating, fishing) | Industry Standard: Minimal railings (≤1.2m height) Our Base: 1.5m HDPE railings (OSHA 1910.29 compliant ▲) Our Advanced: Reinforced aluminum railings (EN 14122-3:2016 ▲▲) | Base: 25% higher grip strength than steel; Advanced: 40% stronger impact resistance | Base: Less durable in saltwater; Advanced: Higher maintenance cost |
Environmental Adaptability | Saltwater/salt-rich environments | Industry Standard: Wood (ACQ-treated, 10-year lifespan) Our Base: HDPE (ASTM D543, 50+ chemical exposures ▲) Our Advanced: Aluminum (ASTM B201, 25-year saltwater resistance ▲▲) | Base: 30% lighter than wood; Advanced: 50% longer lifespan than HDPE | Base: UV degradation risk; Advanced: Requires anti-corrosion coatings |
Load Capacity | Commercial/Heavy-duty use | Industry Standard: 100 kg/m² (wood) Our Base: 200 kg/m² (HDPE ▲) Our Advanced: 400 kg/m² (aluminum ▲▲) | Base: 2x industry standard load; Advanced: 4x industry standard load | Base: Not suitable for heavy machinery; Advanced: Requires robust anchoring systems |
Aesthetic & Integration | Lakeside resorts/homes | Industry Standard: Industrial-grade finishes Our Base: Neutral HDPE (RAL 9003 ▲) Our Advanced: Anodized aluminum (custom RAL colors ▲▲) | Base: 50% cheaper than painted steel; Advanced: 90% UV-resistant finish | Base: Limited color options; Advanced: Higher upfront cost for customization |