Material Composition | High-performance engines, lightweight vehicles | Industry Standard: Copper-brass (ASTM B115) Our Base: Aluminum (EN AW-3003) Our Advanced: Anodized Aluminum (ASTM B209) | ▲ Base: 30% lighter than copper (3.5 kg vs 5 kg). ▲ Advanced: 50% higher corrosion resistance (300+ hours salt spray test). | Industry: Heavy (5 kg). Advanced: Slightly costlier due to anodization. |
Thermal Conductivity | Extreme heat environments (e.g., off-road) | Industry: 200 W/m·K (copper) Base: 235 W/m·K (aluminum) Advanced: 235 W/m·K + 30% denser fins (ISO 12213) | ▲ Base/Advanced: Aluminum + optimized fin design matches copper efficiency. ▲ Advanced: 15% faster heat dissipation (7,200 BTU/hr). | Industry: Higher cost for copper. Base: Slightly lower peak performance vs Advanced. |
Pressure Tolerance | Heavy-duty trucks, turbocharged engines | Industry: 3 bar (ISO 5817) Base: 4 bar Advanced: 5 bar (with reinforced core) | ▲ Base: 33% stronger than Industry. ▲ Advanced: Handles extreme turbo pressures (e.g., diesel trucks). | Advanced: Requires thicker tubing (adds 0.2 kg). |
Weight | Compact vehicles, fuel-efficient models | Industry: 5.2 kg (copper) Base: 3.1 kg (aluminum) Advanced: 2.8 kg (thinner, high-grade aluminum) | ▲ Base: Reduces vehicle weight by 40%. ▲ Advanced: Further 10% weight reduction. | Advanced: Limited to lighter-duty applications. |
Corrosion Resistance | Marine vehicles, salt-heavy regions | Industry: 100 hours salt spray (ASTM B117) Base: 200 hours Advanced: 300 hours (anodized coating) | ▲ Base: Doubles Industry lifespan in corrosive environments. ▲ Advanced: Triple Industry durability. | Industry: Rapid degradation in coastal areas. |
Mounting Flexibility | Custom vehicle builds, retrofitting | Industry: Fixed brackets Base: Adjustable brackets (ISO 5294) Advanced: Modular mounting (fits 30+ Audi models) | ▲ Base: Easy installation in 80% Audi models. ▲ Advanced: Universal fitment with vibration dampeners. | Industry: Requires custom welding for non-standard vehicles. |