Print Enclosures
Industrial printing can get messy. Ink splashes and overspray can collect on nearby services or equipment, chemical fumes can spread quickly, and dust can find its way onto everything. With these kinds of problems, the quality of prints can drop dramatically, not to mention anything about the poor working conditions for your team.
A print enclosure creates a barrier between your printing work and the rest of your warehouse/facility. It keeps the mess contained, and it gives you more control over the conditions around the equipment.
At MachineEnclosure.com, we design and build modular print enclosures for large format printers, screen printing equipment, flexographic and digital label presses, 3D printers, and other industrial printing systems.
What a Print Enclosure Does for You
Contains Ink Overspray
Ink Overspray and splashing spreads fast in an open facility, staining surfaces and nearby equipment, risking cross-contamination between jobs. Enclosures contain this, making cleanup easier.
Controls Odor and Fumes
Solvent-based, water-based, and UV-cured inks all produce strong odors and VOCs that can spread through a facility. An enclosure can be fitted with ventilation and fume extraction keep air quality in check.
Limits Dust & Particles
Dust on a print surface can cause defects. In large format printing, even a small particle has the potential to ruin a job. Enclosures reduce the amount of dust and fine particles that reach the printing area.
Climate Control
Humidity affects ink drying, paper condition, and how adhesives perform, while temperature shifts change ink viscosity and drying times. Enclosures create consistent conditions for predictable results.
Noise Reduction
Industrial printing equipment can sometimes get very loud, particularly high-speed presses. Enclosures with sound-dampening panels reduce noise for a more comfortable work environment.
Better Access
Enclosures actually make maintenance easier, not harder. Better lighting, clear access points, and a cleaner surrounding environment let technicians work without wading through open-floor mess.
CONTAINED MESS, CLEANER AIR, MORE PREDICTABLE PRINTS
Common Applications
Modular print enclosures are used across a wide range of printing operations:
- Large format printing facilities
- Industrial screen-printing operations
- Digital and flexographic label production
- 3D printing labs and prototyping centers
- Print-to-packaging operations
- Showroom and demonstration rooms for equipment OEMs
Ventilation and fume extraction systems
HVAC systems with temperature and humidity control
Sound-dampening wall panels
Clear viewing panels
Roll-Up or Sliding Doors
Integrated LED lighting
Anti-static flooring or panels
Custom colors, finishes, and branding
Why Modular is Best for Print Enclosures
Printing operations are liable to change quickly. If equipment gets switched out or if production needs to expand, you may need to alter your layout. If you opt for permanent construction to enclosure your printing machines, you certainly will not be able to keep up with change circumstances, which is part of what makes modular enclosures so much better for most printing environments.
Here are some of the top reasons to go with modular:
Fast Installation
Modular panels are built off site and assembled at your facility. Most print enclosures go up in a few days, and they do not require you to shut down operations.
Custom Fit
Every printing business is going to be different. Enclosures are designed around your space and equipment specifically.
Flexible
We hinted at this one already, but if you add new equipment or rearrange your floor, the enclosure can be expanded, reconfigured, or relocated. With traditional construction you would be stuck.
Lower costs
Upfront costs are typically less than traditional construction, and because the panels can be reused and reconfigured, you get better value over time. The ROI is hard to beat.
Why Work With Us
We’ve been building enclosures for manufacturers for over 35 years. We’re not a general contractor who happens to build enclosures; this is what we do.
One specialty, and every photo here proves it:
Get a Quote
Every project starts with a conversation. Tell us what printing equipment you're running, what problems you're dealing with, and what your space looks like. We'll design an enclosure that fits.
Download brochureFAQs About Print Enclosures
Can print enclosures be configured as full rooms or just for individual machines?
They can be created in either fashion. Some facilities may choose to enclose entire printing areas, while others install enclosures around specific pieces of equipment. It depends on your layout and what you’re trying to accomplish.
Do print enclosures require their own ventilation, or can they connect to the building's existing system?
Either option work, as some facilities tie into their existing HVAC or exhaust systems, while others use standalone ventilation built into the enclosure. It depends on your building’s capacity and the volume of fumes your operation produces.
Are there fire safety considerations for print enclosures?
Solvent-based printing processes may involve flammable materials. Enclosures can be designed with fire-rated panels and integrated fire suppression systems where needed.