Large-Scale Enclosure: Protecting industrial machines with custom solutions
Machines and automated production lines play a central role in manufacturing processes. These systems, often complex and large in size, must be effectively protected to ensure operator safety, equipment reliability and compliance with current standards.
Large-scale machine enclosure have therefore become an essential solution to address these challenges.
A specialist in industrial sheet metal fabrication and custom machine enclosures, LAVAYSSIERE, a company of the MAVENTIS Group, designs and manufactures industrial guards tailored to the most demanding installations.
With more than 70 years of expertise in the design of metal assemblies, our teams support industrial companies in developing robust, secure protection solutions that integrate perfectly with their equipment.
What is a large-scale machine enclosure?
A machine enclosure is a protective structure designed to surround a machine, an industrial robot or a production line.
When it concerns large equipment or complex installations, it is referred to as a large-scale enclosure.
These structures make it possible to:
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protect operators from projections, mechanical movements and machine-related hazards;
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contain emissions (noise, dust, cutting fluids, chip projections, etc.);
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secure access to automated work areas;
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ensure compliance with machine safety standards and industrial regulations.
The enclosure can also incorporate access doors, inspection windows, ventilation systems, removable panels or maintenance devices to facilitate machine operation and maintenance.
An essential solution for robotic machine tools
In industrial sectors such as mechanical engineering, aerospace, automotive and precision machining, robotic machine tools have become key production equipment.
However, their operation often generates:
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chip or liquid projections,
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fast automated movements,
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work areas requiring enhanced protection.
Large-scale machine enclosure therefore make it possible to create a safe environment around these installations while ensuring the accessibility required for maintenance and adjustments.
A large-scale industrial enclosure project
Among the many projects carried out by LAVAYSSIERE teams, a custom enclosure was recently designed for a French industrial client.
This protective structure, designed to equip a robotic machine tool, features significant dimensions:
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Height: 3.80 meters
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Width : 6 meters
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Depth : 6,80 meters
The objective of this large-scale enclosure was to secure the working environment while ensuring optimal access to the equipment for production and maintenance operations.
To meet these requirements, the LAVAYSSIERE teams mobilised their full expertise in mechanical design, industrial sheet metal fabrication and custom manufacturing.
A project carried out from design to manufacturing
Each industrial enclosure project begins with an in-depth design phase.
In this particular case, the LAVAYSSIERE engineering department worked closely with the client to define:
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integration constraints within the industrial environment,
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safety requirements,
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the access required for operators and technicians,
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the dimensions and characteristics of the machine.
Once the design was validated, the production teams took over to ensure the complete manufacturing of the enclosure in our workshops.
The various stages of the project required several industrial areas of expertise:
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precision laser cutting,
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bending of metal parts,
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welding and assembly of the structures,
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surface treatment and painting,
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trial assembly for technical validation.
This assembly phase in the workshop is essential to verify the conformity of the entire system before shipment and to ensure rapid installation at the customer’s site.
Controlled international logistics
The enclosure was then partially dismantled to facilitate transport before being shipped to the United States.
Thanks to a customed logistics organisation, the structure was transported by air to the final customer’s production site, where it was installed to equip the robotic machine.
This type of project illustrates LAVAYSSIERE’s ability to support international industrial projects while ensuring quality, precision and on-time delivery.
LAVAYSSIERE: Expert in custom industrial machine enclosures
For over 70 years, LAVAYSSIERE has been developing industrial machine guarding and custom enclosure solutions for the most demanding industries.
Our expertise covers the entire process:
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technical design by our engineering department,
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manufacturing in precision sheet metal fabrication and boiler making,
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functional and aesthetic integration,
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logistics preparation and international delivery.
Our enclosure solutions can be adapted to a wide range of applications:
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machine-tool
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robotic cells,
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automated production lines,
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sensitive industrial equipment.
Custom solutions for every industrial project
Each machine has its own technical, environmental and regulatory constraints.
This is why all LAVAYSSIERE enclosures are custom-designed to meet our clients’ specifications precisely.
Our teams work closely with industrial partners to develop solutions:
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robust and durable,
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compliant with safety standards,
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perfectly integrated with existing equipment.
An industrial machine enclosure project?
Do you want to protect a machine, secure a robotic cell or design a large-scale enclosure for your industrial installation?
The LAVAYSSIERE teams support you in the design and manufacture of custom solutions adapted to the most demanding requirements.
Contact us to discuss your project or request a personalised study.