Anchorwall custom welding enclosure for Eaton MEDC

Custom welding enclosure improves control and compliance

Eaton MEDC is a globally recognised industrial safety brand, designing and manufacturing warning and signalling equipment for some of the world’s most demanding environments, including oil and gas, petrochemical, and marine industries.

With MDEC equipment often used in hazardous areas, many of their products must meet rigorous ATEX/IECEx certification standards. The integrity of their manufacturing process is fundamental to achieving these standards, with the weld quality a vital part of product safety and regulatory compliance. A poor weld can result in a product that fails in an explosive atmosphere with potentially catastrophic consequences.

For this reason, Eaton MDEC required a welding enclosure that would meet internal quality standards and wider Health and Safety regulations. The solution needed to be robust, compliant, and practical, without disrupting an active production environment.

Safe, compliant, and built to last

Westgate Global supplied and installed a custom Anchorwall system; a fixed, modular part-height steel partition designed for exactly this type of industrial manufacturing setting. The enclosure spanned 43 linear metres by 15.7 linear metres, with single-skin panels selected for their durability, clean finish, and suitability for environments where a smooth finish is required on one side.

The panels were secured directly to the floor for stability, with standard ‘H’ strips joining them cleanly and securely. Intermediate mullions maintained structural integrity along the full length of the enclosure, while channel-top capping added rigidity and a uniform, professional finish. Vision panels were installed throughout, providing clear sightlines into the welding area to support ongoing supervision and operational oversight.

A key advantage of the Anchorwall system is its modularity. Should Eaton MEDC’s production requirements change in the future, the enclosure can be reconfigured or relocated without causing lasting damage to the building, offering long-term flexibility alongside immediate functionality.

The completed enclosure provided Eaton MEDC with a safe, compliant, and purpose-built space for welding operations. In addition to supporting regulatory compliance and reinforcing the quality controls essential to their certification obligations, the installation also protects surrounding workers.

The Westgate Global team managed the project from design through to completion, delivered with minimal disruption to ongoing production.

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