Custom Enclosures
U.S. Built Enclosures with Precision Integration
Custom Enclosure Solutions Engineered to Your Specifications
Beyond our standard line of durable enclosures, the American Products team designs and builds custom enclosure solutions for the most demanding applications. Whether you need a custom NEMA enclosure, a telecom cabinet, a dark fiber storage enclosure, or a rugged outdoor shelter, our team engineers each unit to your precise specifications for data center, renewable energy, and telecom infrastructure projects. Every custom enclosure is built in the USA, giving you a trusted manufacturing partner from initial concept through final installation.
Custom Enclosure Design Capabilities
Need a custom-built enclosure for a specialized application? With years of experience producing high-quality outdoor and indoor enclosures, our engineering team supports your project at every stage, including:
- Designing innovative, cost-effective custom enclosures tailored to your application
- Building working prototypes so you can evaluate fit, form, and function before full production
- Accepting and utilizing customer-supplied AutoCAD DXF files for accurate design integration
- Producing detailed prints and documentation per your exact specifications
Looking for higher-volume or contract-based production? Visit our Contract Manufacturing site to learn how we support larger custom manufacturing programs.
Custom Enclosures in the Field
The real test of any enclosure happens on site. These examples show how American Products’ custom enclosures perform in some of the harshest and most specialized environments in the world.
Naval Acoustic Research Center — Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho
Custom Lightweight Aluminum Shelter
The U.S. Navy Acoustic Research Detachment relies on this deep lake to test large-scale submarine prototypes, since its depth replicates the acoustic conditions of the open ocean — data that’s critical to submarine sonar dome development. For this application, American Products engineered a custom AP FORT shelter in aluminum rather than standard galvanized steel to meet strict weight requirements.
Advance Navigation & Positioning Systems — King George III Island, Antarctica
Custom Weatherproof, Anti-Corrosion Shelter
On King George III Island, several international research stations operate alongside one another, but the Chilean Air Force is the only one to house its airstrip navigation equipment inside a dedicated shelter. American Products custom-built this AP FORT enclosure with integrated heaters, added weatherproofing, and anti-corrosion features designed to withstand Antarctica’s extreme climate.
The Port — Bahamas
Custom Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum Enclosure
Positioned 50 feet above ground, this custom Thermal AP FORT shelter serves as the control center for a Bahamas port’s container scanning operations, where every shipment is screened for explosive and nuclear materials. Because of the corrosive saltwater environment, American Products constructed this weatherproof enclosure from aluminum for long-term durability.
These are just a few examples of what’s possible when a project calls for more than an off-the-shelf solution. If your application is closer to standard, you can explore our full range of outdoor enclosures and indoor enclosures, or see which sectors we support on our Industries Served page to find a starting point closer to your needs.
Why Choose American Products as Your Custom Enclosure Manufacturer
Government agencies, international research programs, and port security operations have all trusted American Products to build custom enclosures for environments where failure isn’t an option. From a U.S. Navy acoustic research facility to a multinational research station in Antarctica to a high-security port operation in the Bahamas, our team has engineered custom electrical enclosures, weatherproof shelters, and metal enclosures that hold up under extreme cold, corrosive saltwater air, and demanding weight restrictions alike.
That same engineering discipline carries through to every custom NEMA enclosure, telecom cabinet, and outdoor shelter we build — all designed, prototyped, and manufactured at our U.S. facility, which is ISO 9001:2015 certified by DEKRA Certification, Inc. Several of our product lines, including the AP MINIFORT®, AP LIBERTY®, and AP REVOLUTION®, also carry ETL and UL 50 approval, and these proven platforms are often the starting point we customize for your application. You can review additional project examples on our Case Studies & Testimonials page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a custom enclosure, and when do I need one?
Can American Products work from our own design files?
Do you build prototypes before full production?
What materials are available for custom enclosures?
Can custom enclosures be built for extreme outdoor conditions?
What industries rely on American Products' custom enclosures?
American Products has built its foundation in telecommunications and electrical infrastructure, and has expanded into renewable energy and data centers. Beyond these core markets, our custom engineering capabilities have also supported specialized one-off projects — like the naval research, international research station, and port security examples above — where standard enclosures wouldn't meet the requirements. Visit our Industries Served page for a full overview.
Are American Products enclosures made in the USA?
Do you offer custom manufacturing for larger production runs?
Ready to Start Your Custom Enclosure Project?
Tell us about your application, and our engineering team will work with you to design a custom enclosure built to your exact specifications. From initial concept to a finished, U.S.-built product, we’re with you every step of the way.