| Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel | Plastic/Fiberglass |
Vandal Resistance | High Tensile Strength Three-point Locking System Concealed Padlock Cam Style Lock Provided Graffiti Easily Removed Scratch Resistant Finish | Three-point Locking System Exposed Padlock No Cam Style Lock Graffiti Removal Damages Finish Requiring Repainting Finish Easily Scratched | Three-point Locking System Cam Style Lock Only No Padlock Capability Graffiti Removal Damages Finish Finish Easily Scratched– Difficult To Repair |
Weather Resistance | Impervious To Corrosion Rain Gutter Drainage Channel Teardrop Shaped, Hollow Center, Watertight, Thermoplastic Door Seal Enhances Lightning Protection UL Listed NEMA TYPE 3R Rated | Subject To Corrosion Requiring Continual Maintenance Rain Gutter Drainage Channel Enhances Lightning Protection Door Gasket | Resistant To Corrosion No Door Seal |
UV Resistance | Impervious To UV Deterioration | Finish Subject To Fading | Finish Subject To Fading Permanent Damage To Material |
Heat Dissipation | High Reflective Value, Lowest Internal Temperatures Minimizes Heat Affect On Electronics | Poor Reflective Value Unless Very Light Color Used | Very Slow Heat Dissipation Retained Heat Will Damage Electronic Components |
Ventilation | Filtered Crossflow Ventilation Minimizes Internal Condensation Buildup, Allows Rapid Heat Dissipation, Filters Dust, Dirt & Insects Fan Kit Available | Non-crossflow Louvered Door | No Ventilation Contributes To Condensation Buildup And Heat Retention |
Aesthetics | Chameleon Effect On The Natural Brushed Stainless Steel Finish Blends With It’s Environment And Provides An Unobtrusive Quality | Painted Finish Difficult To Match To Natural Environment Subject To Fading & Rusting | Color Difficult To Match To Natural Environment Subject To Fading, Scratching Difficult To Repaint |
Convenience of Use | Installation Template Guides Placement Of Low & High Voltage Conduit And Anchor Bolts Removable Predrilled Backboard Provides For Easy Installation Accepts QuickPad | Mounting Platform Set In Concrete | |