Enclosure to protect your machine tools

19 August 2025

Enclosure to protect your machine tools

What is industrial enclosure ?

The enclosure of machine tools consists of protecting mechanical equipment using a casing, generally a mechanically welded structure, designed to:

Protect operators from the risks of projections, crushing, or accidental contact.
Protect machines from external damage: dust, fluids, extreme temperatures.
Enhance the production tool by ensuring it blends in visually with the industrial environment.

Whether it’s a lathe, a milling machine, a machining center, or a robotic line, well-designed enclosure plays a key role in controlling occupational risks and enhancing the value of facilities.

LAVAYSSIERE enclosures to secure your machine tools

In the industrial sector, safety, regulatory compliance, and equipment reliability are top priorities. Machine tool enclosures are therefore an essential solution. For over 70 years, LAVAYSSIERE has been designing custom enclosures and casings that combine safety, durability, and design.

Why choose custom enclosure manufacturing?

Each machine has its own characteristics, as well as its own usage constraints. That is why LAVAYSSIERE favors a personalized approach, which allows us to meet multiple objectives:

Perfect adaptation to space constraints, access points, and sensitive areas
Optimization of operator ergonomics
Visual harmony with the corporate identity
Compliance with standards (CE marking, ISO, etc.)

Case study: An aerospace equipment manufacturer called on LAVAYSSIERE to secure several machining centers exposed to oil splashes. The result: an integrated solution with soundproofing covers, simplified maintenance access, and custom finishes in the brand’s colors.

Criteria to consider for successful sealing

Objectives of enclosure design
Safety, containment, soundproofing, thermal protection? Clearly identify your needs upstream to design an industrial enclosure that is truly suited to your requirements.
Operating environment
Cold, heat, humidity, presence of chips, oil mist, metal dust, etc. Materials and finishes must be chosen according to the constraints of the industrial environment.
Accessibility and maintenance
The casing must never hinder maintenance or rapid intervention. LAVAYSSIERE incorporates doors, hatches, removable panels, or glazing according to your needs.
Regulatory compliance
Compliant guarding ensures safety and compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, ISO 13857 standards (safety distances), and ATEX requirements where applicable.
Aesthetics and brand image
A well-designed casing conveys your company’s professionalism and rigor. It reinforces your brand’s visibility among your customers, visitors, and partners.

Machine tool enclosure

LAVAYSSIERE, a recognized player in industrial refitting

The LAVAYSSIERE teams offer you over 70 years of experience in the design and manufacture of custom industrial enclosures. Their expertise covers a wide range of sectors, including mechanical engineering, aeronautics, agri-food, energy, leisure equipment, and many others.

Our strengths:

In-house design office
3D design based on your plans or our survey
High-quality materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminum)
Manufacturing and assembly at our premises or on site
French production (factory in Capdenac-Gare in the Aveyron region)

From defining specifications to final installation, our teams support you every step of the way to ensure the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of your installations and processes.

An approach that boosts your performance

Securing your equipment should not be seen as a constraint, but as a lever for industrial performance. By integrating suitable machine enclosures, you:

Reduce the risk of accidents and machine downtime
Improve regulatory compliance
Show off your production equipment to your customers
Extend the life of your equipment

Choosing the right enclosure is a strategic decision to improve the performance and safety of your machine tools. With LAVAYSSIERE, part of the MAVENTIS group, you benefit from recognized expertise and personalized support for industrial enclosures that meet your expectations.

Do you have a machine casing project? Contact our team!