Fralo Industries fabricates custom cabinets and sealed enclosures that keep fiber and cable systems protected and accessible. Our work supports telecommunications infrastructure in climate-controlled equipment rooms as well as outdoor environments.
Telecom providers often turn to Fralo when a standard catalog box doesn’t meet their needs. Maybe the site has an unusual footprint, or the sealing spec is tighter than what stock suppliers offer. Whatever the reason may be, we deliver solutions tailored to your drawings, and we work alongside your team to ensure everything is in accordance with your dimensional and performance requirements.
Get in touch with us today for vertically integrated sheet metal fabrication capabilities. We have the expertise, materials, and proven experience to take your telecommunications project from start to finish.
Outdoor Telecom Cabinets Built for Harsh Field Conditions
Outdoor telecom cabinets typically need to sit on a pad or pole for more than a decade, withstanding extreme temperature fluctuations and precipitation. That’s why proper sealing is essential. It prevents water and condensation from reaching critical electronics.
Continuous welded seams eliminate gaps that spot welds may leave, while compression gaskets create a tight seal around each door. We also build the assembly in accordance with the required NEMA or IP rating. Material selection is another key consideration for outdoor assemblies. Aluminum keeps pole-mounted units lightweight. Stainless steel, on the other hand, works best for coastal sites or ones with heavy chemical exposure.
Indoor Enclosures and Rack-Mounted Systems
For indoor applications such as freestanding cabinets and wall-mounted boxes, density and accessibility are the main priorities. We also fabricate rack-mounted chassis and shelves for standard 19-inch and 23-inch frames, allowing them to fit existing systems without modification.
Maintenance access begins at the concept stage with hinges and cable knockouts positioned for technicians. From there, clean bends and deburred edges protect installers and fiber jackets during routing, and routing guides maintain the fiber’s minimum bend radius to help prevent signal loss.
Durable Finishes and Labeling Solutions
An outdoor telecom cabinet that starts rusting after five years reflects poor engineering and craftsmanship. Fralo Industries’ capabilities and expertise include finishing and labeling, which means our assemblies deliver lasting performance.
- Powder coating: Bonds tightly to pretreated metal and resists chipping as well as UV fade.
- Custom color matching: Meets carrier color specifications and helps cabinets integrate with the surrounding environment.
- Laser-marked labels: Etched into the surface, so they won’t peel off or wash out in the sun.
- Lasting identification: Port IDs and safety warnings remain legible throughout the enclosure’s lifespan.
Let Fralo Build Your Next Indoor or Outdoor Telecom Cabinet
Sourcing a new outdoor telecom cabinet or upgrading enclosures across your network? Give Fralo Industries a call. Our team’s capabilities and expertise translate into infrastructure that protects your telecommunications equipment and gives technicians easy access for maintenance.
FAQs
What materials do you use for outdoor telecom cabinets?
Stainless steel and aluminum are the most common materials used for outdoor telecom cabinets. Learn more about the materials we work with here.
How do you manage heat inside a sealed enclosure?
It depends on how much heat the equipment generates. Lighter loads can often be handled with louvered vents. For hotter electronics, we also can add mounting provisions.
What types of telecommunications infrastructure projects do you handle?
We frequently build enclosures for fiber networks, cable systems, and equipment shelters. Some projects require a single custom indoor or outdoor telecom cabinet, while others involve hundreds of matching assemblies for a regional rollout.