| 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 | |
