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title: 5 Ways Panel Design Equipment Covers Offer Superior Flexibility
description: Here are the 5 ways equipment enclosures with a panel design offer superior flexibility - size, access, climate control, penetrations, and material.
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# [5 Ways Panel Design Equipment Covers Offer Superior Flexibility](https://www.safe-t-cover.com/blog/panel-design-equipment-enclosures-superior-flexibility)

 Written by [Craig Carmon](https://www.safe-t-cover.com/blog/author/craig-carmon) | September 2, 2020

Most people believe [equipment enclosures](https://www.safe-t-cover.com/enclosures) only come in a few standard sizes. In fact, it's common for distributors, design engineers, and contractors to believe a backflow cover that is not a standard size means long lead-times and high prices.

However, that is not necessarily the case - especially when the cover has a modular design. Click here to read about how much our [aluminum enclosures cost](https://www.safe-t-cover.com/blog/how-much-do-custom-aluminum-enclosures-cost). There are five key ways an aluminum panel design offers superior flexibility and is well suited to cover most any equipment, no matter how complicated the job.

### 1. Sizing

- The length, width, and height for a backflow cover can be made to fit your exact needs, and changed if those needs change over time.
- Panel design boxes can be skid mounted.

### 2. access

- Lockable access panels keep the equipment secure and located to allow ease of maintenance.
- Hinged panels are an option and recommended for rooftop applications.

### 3. Climate control

- Thermostatically controlled heating units can be installed on the slab or walls of the cover.
- [Louvers and fans ](https://www.safe-t-cover.com/)built into the panels can provide cross ventilation.

[**Need a custom enclosure that includes all of these options? We've got you covered.**](https://offers.safe-t-cover.com/custom-industrial-enclosures)

 

### 4. Penetrations

- Piping penetrations for supply and return lines can be cut in the field with sheet metal tools.
- Check with the cover manufacturer to make sure a field penetration doesn't void the warranty. Some manufacturers do not allow field penetrations.

### 5. Material

- Panel design allows for all of these options while remaining durable and rugged.
- Individual panels can be replaced if damaged without having to replace the entire structure
- Consistent R value insulation in each panel.  Ask for rigid insulation and [avoid sprayed on insulation](https://www.safe-t-cover.com/blog/insulated-backflow-enclosure) as it can crack and break during shipment and through normal wear and tear.

### Evaluate For These and More

A panel design cover has all these capabilities. Additionally, manufacturers should be able to provide same day quotes and drawings within 2 days. They should also be able to deliver a custom enclosure within three weeks. That way you don’t need to worry if a custom size will be ready in time. If you have an application that doesn’t fit a standard size enclosure, don’t assume a custom is not an option. A panel design cover makes it easy to satisfy custom needs.

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