Optimal solutions for individual housing developments

Housing From Standard to Customer-Specific Modification

2025-10-03 Source: Odenwälder Kunststoffwerke Gehäusesysteme GmbH | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

Special housing developments are usually only worthwhile for high quantities and long development periods. However, flexibility and short product development times are often crucial—especially for smaller series. This is where modified standard housings excel.

From the more than 50 product families that OKW offers in the areas of housings and control knobs, an individually modified housing can be assembled.(Image: © Jacek Kot, © reza - stock.adobe.com; Odenwälder Kunststoffwerke [M]) — From the more than 50 product families that OKW offers in the areas of housings and control knobs, an individually modified housing can be assembled.
(Image: © Jacek Kot, © reza - stock.adobe.com; Odenwälder Kunststoffwerke [M])

Users looking for a custom-modified enclosure can turn to the specialist Odenwälder Kunststoffwerke Gehäusesysteme GmbH (OKW), which offers over 50 product families in the areas of enclosures and rotary knobs. The products are available in various sizes, designs, materials, colors, and protection classes. From this portfolio, users first select the suitable model. It is then individually modified on-site at the OKW Service Center.

Quickly Achievable: Individual Modifications

Possible modifications include milling, thread milling, engraving, drilling, countersinking, sawing, or punching. Custom modifications, from prototype production to series production, can be carried out quickly and reliably. The specialist also offers color and surface refinements such as CI colors, soft-touch coatings, metallic effects, gloss levels, or ESD coatings. Colors are produced in-house according to RAL or Pantone standards in the mixing facility, ensuring consistent quality and short delivery times. Labeling and markings are done via laser, screen, pad, or digital printing—including wrap-around printing (for rotary knobs). Options include QR codes, consecutive numbering, color gradients, fluorescent or phosphorescent colors. Digitally printed decorative films (from a single piece) are made in photo quality, precisely adapted, provided with an adhesive layer, and, if desired, applied directly.

EMC Protection, Assembly, And Installation

For EMC protection (electromagnetic compatibility), the interior of the enclosure can be coated with 99.98% pure aluminum (layer thickness approximately 2.5 µm). Manufacturing in special colors is also possible—for this, the natural material is extruded and colored according to samples, RAL, or Pantone. In the area of assembly and customization, OKW can handle tasks such as screwing, gluing, or mounting accessories upon request. Additionally, a wide range of fastening elements, such as threaded inserts, spacers, or mounting domes, is available.

The concept of modifiable standard housings combines the advantages of standard components with individual design: fast, flexible, and economical. This results in precise, ergonomic, and high-quality devices—innovative, secure, and ready for use.

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