projects expertise insights about news contact FLEXIBILITY IN MANUFACTURING PARK LANE ALA MOANA | HONOLULU, HI learn more insights facade technologies feature articles publications videos skintec FLEXIBILITY IN MANUFACTURING At the core of Enclos is a spirit of rapid adaptability. This is most apparent in a nimble approach to manufacturing. The top priority for Enclos is quality, and this is no more evident than in our mission to maximize the number of weather seals that are executed in an environmentally controlled shop rather than on a project site. This step occurs during assembly when pieces of glass are structurally silicone glazed (SSG) to aluminum frames. It is not uncommon for Enclos to establish a new assembly shop near a large project, or thriving market, to execute the assembly phase of a project, resulting in minimal transit to the site. As an alternative to using an Enclos facility, the opportunity exists to supplement our manufacturing production to align with a project’s goals such as expedited schedule, economy, and proximity to the site. Enclos partners with a trusted network of pre-qualified suppliers to provide clients with the best of both worlds: in-house or outsourced; domestic or global. watch video DELIVERING LUXURY TO AN ISLAND Building a high-end building facade in Honolulu, thousands of miles from the nearest shores, requires serious coordination and dependency on a global supply-chain, including high-end glass from Germany. Enclos’ operations were up to the task, successfully getting nearly 112,000 loose parts to Hawaii for integration into the facade. MATERIALS The innumerable materials finding their way into unitized building enclosures increasingly goes beyond glass alone. Transparent, opaque, flat, curved, natural, manufactured, extruded, molded, cast, perforated—you name it. Each may be selected from material experts both domestically and abroad. Enclos has successfully provided project materials and services from diverse areas of Europe and Asia on dozens of domestic projects, saving our clients many millions of dollars in the process. In circumstances where domestic supply is a requirement, Enclos has both dedicated internal manufacturing facilities and qualified suppliers stateside. FABRICATION In curtainwall, fabrication refers to the making and modification of materials, primarily the floating of glass lites, extruding of aluminum for frames, and CNC modification of those extrusions. Enclos limits its in-house fabrication to the latter, utilizing a collection of sophisticated CNC machines that allow for a direct file-to-fab workflow. FILE-TO-FAB ALUMINUM MULLION IN CNC FABRICATION ASSEMBLY Following fabrication, assembly takes place when multiple pieces and materials unify into a modular composition. This process includes the fastening of aluminum extrusions to one another to form a frame, structurally silicone glazing of glass to the aluminum frame, integration of other materials such as metal panels, and integration of dry gasket seals that provide air/water performance when interlocked with adjacent modules on a building elevation. Assembly is paramount to the long-term performance of the building envelope system, and Enclos maintains multiple facilities and talented shop crews across the country to execute this work. ASSEMBLY GLASS BEING LIFTED INTO ALUMINUM FRAME GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN feature articles: peak performance custom curtainwall vertical velocity specialty at all scales flexibility in manufacturing Our global supply chain is a significant corporate asset that we provide to our clients, who receive the benefit of the most competitive possible cost independent of the fluctuations of local market conditions. Global economies, currencies, and markets are shifting faster and more dramatically than ever before. For domestic firms to provide optimum solutions to their client’s needs, it is essential that they be able to procure materials and services from a global market providing the best combination of quality, lead-time, and cost. Recognizing this, Enclos launched an initiative in 2002 to develop its nascent network of key suppliers into a world-class global procurement machine. Following manufacturing, the next step in facade contracting is installation. Further information on our build services is highlighted here. return to insights projects expertise design build advanced technology safety insights facade technologies feature articles publications videos skintec about vision + leadership history contact careers news customer portal 1 888 234 2966 curtainwall@enclos.com © 2021 Enclos Corp. | Terms of Use & Privacy Policy | All Rights Reserved