Material Composition | Heavy machinery, industrial equipment | Industry Standard: Cast Iron (ASTM A-48 Grade 30) Our Base: Cast Iron (ASTM A-48 Grade 30) Our Advanced: Steel (SAE 1045) | ▲ Advanced: 45% higher tensile strength (▲) than cast iron (800 MPa vs 550 MPa) Cost-effective base option | Base: 20% heavier than steel (▲) Advanced: Higher upfront cost |
Flexibility Type | Applications with shaft misalignment | Industry Standard: Rigid (ISO 1328-1) Our Base: Rigid (ISO 1328-1) Our Advanced: Flexible (ISO 1328-2 + elastomer inserts) | ▲ Advanced: Accommodates 4° angular misalignment (▲) Base: Zero tolerance for misalignment | Advanced: Requires periodic elastomer replacement (▲) Base: Sturdier for aligned shafts |
Structural Design | High-vibration environments | Industry Standard: Basic universal joint (ISO 1328-3) Our Base: Universal joint (ISO 1328-3) Our Advanced: Reinforced universal joint (ISO 1328-3 + radial ribs) | ▲ Advanced: 30% better load distribution (▲) under vibration Universal design handles angular motion | Base: May require frequent alignment checks (▲) Advanced: Slightly bulkier |
Surface Treatment | Corrosive environments | Industry Standard: Uncoated Our Base: Blackened (MIL-DTL-16263) Our Advanced: Blackened + epoxy coating (MIL-DTL-16263 + ASTM D3297) | ▲ Advanced: 5x longer lifespan in saltwater (▲) than base Base: Rust-resistant for standard use | Base: Limited chemical resistance (▲) Advanced: 15% higher cost |
Torque Capacity | High-power machinery | Industry Standard: 1,200 Nm (ISO 763) Our Base: 1,500 Nm (ISO 763) Our Advanced: 2,200 Nm (ISO 763 ▲) | ▲ Advanced: Supports 450 kW motors (▲) vs base’s 300 kW Base adequate for most pumps/compressors | Advanced: Requires stronger mounting brackets (▲) Base: Lightweight for standard torque |
Weight & Portability | Mobile machinery | Industry Standard: 15 kg (ISO 281) Our Base: 12 kg (ISO 281) Our Advanced: 14 kg (ISO 281 ▲ + steel reinforcement) | ▲ Advanced: 30% stronger than cast iron at same weight (▲) Base: Easier to transport | Base: Risk of deformation under 1,800 Nm (▲) Advanced: Slightly heavier but more durable |