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At Economy Metal Works, we take pride in manufacturing aluminum enclosures and custom aluminum enclosures for a variety of satisfied customers in the petrochemical, power generation, construction and other industries. We are a custom precision metal fabricator whose guiding lights are diversification and flexibility, so you can be sure we stand ready and eager to tackle your enclosure project and provide you with aluminum enclosures to fit your requirements to a tee.
We custom manufacture aluminum enclosures and all of our products in 304 and 316 stainless steel, galvanized, aluminum, and carbon steel. This page describes our aluminum enclosures.
Why an Aluminum Enclosure?
Aluminum enclosures will be light and durable and yet with aluminum’s high strength to weight ratio they will still offer sufficient strength for many applications. On average, an aluminum enclosure will be lighter by as much as two thirds compared to a counterpart in steel or stainless steel.
Another major advantage of manufacturing aluminum enclosures is aluminum’s relative low cost and ease of maintenance.
Aluminum enclosures will not be subject to rust.
Aluminum is however, less strong than steel and so possibly might not be selected for some enclosure applications where that factor is key. In high temperatures, aluminum expands twice as much as steel and this may be also be a factor in deciding which material should be used for your enclosure depending on your particular application.
Aluminum alloys used by EMW include the 3000 series (Al-Mn, on the softer side and with good corrosion resistance), the 5000 series (Al-Mg, higher strength) and the 6000 series (Al-Mg-Si, heat treatable with good properties of both strength and corrosion resistance).
Aluminum Enclosure Types
While your custom enclosure can be manufactured to fit your requirements, here are some general and standard kinds of enclosures that EMW can manufacture:
- Rack Mount Aluminum Enclosures and Chassis: Custom configured rack mount enclosures make installation and removal of electronic components a smooth process; for desktops, servers, LAN installations and other applications. For more info on Aluminum Rack Mount Enclosures and Chassis, Click here .
- Electrical/Electronic Aluminum Enclosures: EMW can custom manufacture a housing for your electrical or electronic equipment to just about any size or design. For more info on Aluminum Electrical/Electronic Enclosures, Click here.
- NEMA Rated Aluminum Enclosures: EMW can custom manufacture your enclosure to meet a wide range of NEMA requirements according to your specifications. For more info on NEMA Rated Aluminum Enclosures, Click here.
- Sound Attenuating/Turbine Aluminum Enclosures: Custom manufactured sound attenuating and turbine enclosures can be manufactured by EMW to satisfy the special needs of your environment. For more info on Sound Attenuating/Turbine Enclosures in Aluminum, Click here.
EMW’s custom precision metal fabrication capabilities make us particularly well suited to manufacture enclosures that perfectly fit your needs and are suited to the environment in which they will be used. Just about any size and shape of aluminum enclosure is within our capacity to manufacture.
EMW can custom configure your enclosure, in terms of cutout patterns, doors, louvers, dampers, baffles, mounting options, benches, shelves, sub-panels, rails and just about any special requirement you may have.
In addition to aluminum, we can manufacture enclosures, like all of our products, in mild carbon steel, stainless steel (304 and 316), and galvanized. A variety of finishing options are available where needed.
Aluminum Enclosures Formed to Fit Your Requirements
Our Aluminum Enclosures are created through a metal forming process (not through a metal extrusion process), which gives us the flexibility required to manufacture a unique enclosure product that fits the requirements of each customer’s application. EMW’s metal forming process also allows for the manufacture of a custom enclosure that meets close tolerances.
EMW is a full service metal fabricator offering a wide range of capabilities in the manufacture of custom aluminum enclosures and a vast range of other products. These capabilities include:
- CAD/CAM Design and Programming
- CNC precision shearing up to 12 ft. in 1/4" carbon steel, 3/8" aluminum, 3/16 stainless steel
- CNC punching up to 1/4" plate
- 12ft. press brakes up to 350 ton with CNC back gauging
- Saw, torch, and plasma cutting
- Mig and tig welding all alloys
- Rolling up to 1/4" x 8 ft. long, and 3/8" x 6 ft. long
- Structural Fabrication (Skids, enclosures, rails, ladders, stairs, stands and more)
- Water Jet precision cutting with a 12ft.x12ft working envelope
We have finishing options (powder coat or wet paint) available when needed. Although we are not paint experts by trade or claim to be, we do offer coating/application services through outside sources. All coating will be at the customer's request and specification. In order that the customer receives the proper coating for their exact application all specifications must come from and be approved by the customer prior to coating. EMW does not make coating recommendations for any application. Essentially, you tell us the kind of coating or finish you need or prefer and we will make sure that coating or finish is applied properly.
Whether you have CAD drawings ready or just verbal instructions to provide, you can be confident that EMW has the experience, know-how and determination to follow-through on your project and manufacture a custom enclosure that will fit your application.
Feel free to use our RFQ form to request a quote. We will be very glad to assist you.