| Feature | UBA-10-SS (Stainless) | Aluminum (e.g., UBA-10-AL) | Fiberglass/Polycarbonate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Excellent (Passive layer) | Poor (Galvanic corrosion) | Excellent (Inert) | | Strength | Highest (Heavy load bearing) | Medium | Low (Cracks under impact) | | Cost | High | Medium | Low to Medium | | EMI/RFI Shielding | Yes (Magnetic) | Yes (Non-magnetic) | No | | Weight | Heavy | Light | Very Light | | UV Resistance | Perfect | Perfect (Requires paint) | Poor (Unless UV stabilized) |
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Because "UBA-10-SS" is a functional descriptor as much as a model number, sourcing requires specific part numbers from manufacturers: | Feature | UBA-10-SS (Stainless) | Aluminum (e
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