Heat-Resistant Equipment Enclosure for Industrial Ovens
To house the end customer’s industrial-strength ovens, Panel Built created over 400 heat-resistant panels, each built to exact specifications and clearly labeled for straightforward placement.
Panel heights ranged between 7 and 9 feet, with a uniform thickness of 3.75 inches.
Valiant Machine & Tool faced a tough challenge: enclosing massive industrial ovens that generate extreme heat. The enclosure not only had to keep surrounding areas safe and comfortable, but it also needed to integrate into an existing steel framework. For a project of this scale, they partnered with Panel Built, a manufacturer with decades of experience in creating custom modular structures.
The Challenge
To house the end customer’s industrial-strength ovens, the modular enclosure had to stand up to intense heat and fit seamlessly into the facility’s structural layout. This required the design and manufacturing of over 400 heat-resistant panels, each built to exact specifications and clearly labeled for straightforward placement. These components also needed to be shipped in coordinated batches to support a phased installation schedule designed to minimize production interruptions.
The Solution
Custom Panels for a High-Heat Environment
The wall assemblies comprised Class A interior walls, constructed from 26-gauge galvanized stucco-embossed steel on both faces. The steel skins, finished in dove gray, were laminated to a Conrock 60 mineral wool core, providing high-temperature resistance along with an R-value of 13 and an STC rating of 32. Extrusions were painted a custom blue to match the customer’s brand aesthetic.
Panel heights ranged between 7 and 9 feet, with a uniform thickness of 33/4 inches. The mineral wool core offered low water absorption and consistent structural performance, with flatwise shear strength between 18–22 PSI and a shear modulus between 280–320 PSI.
Doors and Windows Integrated into the System
The enclosure featured twelve insulated steel doors, each 36 inches wide and 84 inches tall, with a half-glass insert of 1/8-inch tempered safety glass. Built from 20-gauge hot-dipped galvanized steel, the doors were reinforced with 16-gauge channels and equipped with sweeps, thresholds, weather-stripping, and keyed-alike satin chrome leversets. Interior panic bars allowed quick exit, while the absence of exterior handles maintained secure access.
Visibility into the enclosures came from forty fixed picture windows, each built into the wall panel system as a non-opening, integral part. Frames were painted to match, and glazing consisted of 1/4-inch clear tempered safety glass.
Manufacturing and Delivery
To meet the customer’s timeline and minimize site disruption, the project was organized into four carefully planned shipping phases. Each shipment was packaged and labeled, allowing installers to unload, route, and place panels quickly and with minimal handling. Protective packaging ensured that components arrived in excellent condition, whether delivered to Valiant’s Windsor, Ontario, facility or directly to the end customer in Houston, Texas.
The Outcome
Each component of the enclosure was designed to function in a high-heat industrial environment. The mineral wool core maintains stability under extreme temperatures, and the steel facings offer long-term durability. With panels, doors, and windows built in, the enclosure fits seamlessly into the existing structure and reflects the customer’s brand aesthetic.
Delivered to specification and in step with the phased installation plan, the project demonstrated the strength of the partnership between Valiant Machine & Tool and Panel Built. The success of this build has led to additional collaborations, each delivering reliable, high-performance solutions for demanding industrial applications.
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