Stainless steel enclosures are durable and resist corrosion. These enclosures are ideal for food processing facilities due to their antibacterial properties.

Aluminum enclosures are more lightweight when compared to steel enclosures. These enclosures do not warp and are more wear-resistant than nonmetallic enclosures.

Nonmetallic enclosures do not corrode. They insulate heat more effectively than stainless steel and aluminum enclosures. These enclosures can warp or distend over time, making them less durable than aluminum or stainless steel enclosures, but they are easier to modify.