Custom industrial sheet metal fabrication
Custom IP54 Enclosures for Industrial Equipment
Made for motor drive cabinets, PLC control boxes, and industrial machinery. Our in-house process covers laser cutting, CNC bending, hardware insertion, welding, and powder coating—with engineering and quality checks built into production.
For ordinary factory dust and splash conditions, a standard flanged door channel with a continuous-foam gasket offers a practical balance of protection and cost.
Enclosure performance depends on the complete design, including door fit, seals, cable entries, and assembly details.
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Fiber laser cutting machines, including 12 kW and 6 kW systems
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Multi-axis CNC press brakes
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Mechanical and manufacturing engineers
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Full-time QA/QC specialists
2500 × 6000 mm
In-house powder coating line envelope
Protection in context
What IP54 protection means
IP54 indicates protection against harmful dust ingress and water splashes from any direction under specified test conditions. It does not mean the enclosure is dust-tight, suitable for high-pressure washdown or immersion, or protected for every outdoor exposure.
The complete assembly matters
For typical indoor factory conditions with suspended dust and occasional splashes, a well-designed enclosure can provide a practical level of protection. Door fit, gasket continuity, cable entries, penetrations, and assembly all affect the result. Final performance depends on the complete design and appropriate verification.
A practical sealing approach
Flanged door channel with a continuous-foam gasket
For general-purpose motor drive cabinets and PLC control boxes, we can fabricate a standard flanged door channel and fit a continuous-foam sealing gasket. When correctly aligned and fastened, this arrangement helps limit airborne dust and splashing liquid ingress while keeping manufacture straightforward.
It can be a cost-conscious protection balance for common indoor factory conditions. Suitability depends on the operating environment and the specified design and verification requirements.
Design details we review during DFM
- 01Door opening, flange geometry, gasket path, and compression considerations
- 02Hinge and latch positions, service access, and door alignment
- 03Cable glands, cutouts, ventilation openings, and other penetrations
- 04Mounting interfaces and assembly details that can affect enclosure protection
Penetrations and openings need to be properly specified and sealed as part of the complete enclosure design.
One in-house production route
From engineering review to finished enclosure
Enclosuremfg operates an integrated sheet metal production line for compact electrical cabinets and large industrial housings. Keeping fabrication and powder coating under one roof reduces handoffs and gives our team direct control over key production stages.
01 · Cut and form
Panel preparation
Fiber laser cutting and multi-axis CNC press brakes create panel profiles, openings, enclosure bodies, door flanges, mounting features, and structural returns.
02 · Prepare hardware
Fit and finish details
Automated clinching, tapping, and drilling prepare parts for threaded hardware, assembly, and installation.
03 · Join and align
Welded fabrication
MIG, TIG, laser, and cold-welding stations support different materials, joints, and finish needs. Laser welding can help limit cosmetic distortion in suitable applications.
04 · Coat and inspect
In-house finishing
The powder coating line covers pretreatment, coating, and thermal curing, with production and quality teams able to follow the work through finishing.
Capacity for varied cabinet builds
Equipment includes five multi-axis press brakes with varied tonnages, automated hardware insertion equipment, and assembly platforms up to 2000 × 6000 mm. Fixtures and large reference tables help maintain alignment on larger cabinets and machinery housings.
Finishing specified to your project
Include color, coating specification, and surface requirements in your RFQ so we can assess the appropriate production route. The integrated line supports large enclosure panels and frames within its 2500 × 6000 mm processing envelope.
Engineering before production
Resolve fabrication questions before they reach the shop floor
Our five mechanical and manufacturing engineers can work from customer drawings and 3D CAD data. If a design needs clarification, we raise questions before production rather than leave assumptions unresolved.
Review can cover bend allowances and formed-part fit, door and flange geometry, gasket placement, hardware locations, service access, weld sequence, possible distortion, cutouts, cable entries, and mounting interfaces.
Quality checks across the production cycle
Six full-time QA/QC specialists support a closed-loop quality process. Depending on project requirements, checks can include:
- Incoming material checks
- In-process dimensions
- First-article inspection
- Assembly features
- Pre-shipment inspection
- Revision and criteria review
For recurring production, agreed drawings, revision control, and inspection criteria help maintain consistency between batches. Identify critical dimensions and documentation needs when requesting a quote.
Project fit
Is this enclosure approach right for your project?
A flanged door with a continuous-foam gasket can be a cost-conscious choice for indoor electrical cabinets exposed to ordinary factory dust and splash conditions.
Common applications
- Motor drive and motor control cabinets
- PLC and automation control boxes
- Industrial machine electrical enclosures
- General-purpose switch and interface cabinets
Conditions to review carefully
Washdown, immersion risk, corrosive environments, severe outdoor exposure, and unusually fine dust may call for a different design and verification plan. Share the intended operating environment and any required standard or test criteria so we can review suitability before quoting.
Prepare your RFQ
Information to send
Share as many of these details as available. Our engineering and sourcing teams can review the package, flag missing information, and quote the manufacturing scope.
- 2D drawings and 3D CAD files, with revision level
- Material type, thickness, and certification needs
- Target quantity and expected annual demand
- Required IP rating and applicable test or compliance requirements
- Door, gasket, cable-entry, and mounting details
- Finish, color, and coating specification
- Critical dimensions and inspection criteria
- Delivery destination
Request a manufacturing quote
Send us your drawings or project requirements
Tell us about the operating environment, required protection, and production needs. Our team can review your package and identify details to clarify before quoting.
Enclosuremfg · Building 4, Kuiqing Road, Qingxi Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province
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