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Products Enclosures and tuning knobs
Modern plastic enclosures, aluminium enclosures and tuning knobs for many different applications: Handheld enclosures, wall-mount enclosures, table top enclosures, DIN rail enclosures etc. Take a look for yourself!

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Plastic enclosures Advanced plastic enclosures for electrical and electronics equipment
For up-to-date enclosure design. Gain an overview and choose from our wide range.

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Aluminium enclosures High quality aluminium profile enclosures with attractive plastic end panels
Stylish and robust protection for your electronics. Aluminium profiles available in special lengths on request.

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Potentiometer / Tuning knobs Extensive range of tuning knobs: ergonomic, modern and classic designs
Well-proven for rotary potentiometers with round and flattened shaft ends according to DIN 41591 or 6/4.6 mm.

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Customising
Customising We can supply the enclosures to your exact requirements, installation-ready
Tell us what you need to complete your particular product design. We can process and finish our enclosures and tuning knobs accordingly. Learn more about our services here…

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Machining Fast, high quality and accurate machining to your specifications
Cutouts / openings for interfaces, displays, operating elements, cable inlets and outlets, tapped holes, recesses for decoration foils etc.

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Lacquering We can lacquer our products with highly attractive and tough finishes for demanding use
Choose your company colour or a protective lacquer for special requirements, e.g. ESD lacquer.

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Printing We can print enclosures, front panels and tuning knobs using screen/tampo printing and digital printing
Logo, text and graphics printed in your colours.

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Laser marking We offer laser marking for numerous enclosures and components from our standard range
For individual labelling, identifying or marking, e.g. logo, text, graphics, codes, numbering etc.

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Decor foils We can print decor foils digitally, in photo quality, for labelling the enclosures
Foils without/with embossing for key functions, display / LED windows, barcodes etc.

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Special material We can also mould our plastic enclosures and tuning knobs in special colours
Your individual colour matched to a sample, RAL, Pantone etc.

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EMC shielding Order your plastic enclosures coated with aluminium on the inside to protect against RFI/EMI
Safe and reliable thanks to application-oriented shielding.

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Installation / Assembly of accessories We perform assembly work to complete the enclosure assembly or device
Assembly of enclosure accessories, bonding of decor foils and display screens, component assembly, individual installation with spacers, fastening pillars etc.

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Partner solutions We cooperate with expert partners
Thanks to partnerships for input systems and power supplies, we can offer you individually tailored enclosures as complete solutions.

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Applications
Applications In-depth application know-how
Examples of customer applications show the variety of options for using our enclosures and tuning knobs. Choose the application for which you would like to obtain further information.

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Medicine / Laboratory / Wellness Man and ergonomics
OKW focuses on innovative and high-quality solutions with ergonomically favourable shapes that create trust.

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Measuring / Control / Automation Man and precision
OKW solutions guarantee high operating comfort and safety in everyday use.

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Mechanical engineering / Plant building Man and production
OKW solutions are user-friendly and easy to read off, and are also characterised by reliability.

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Automotive engineering / Construction equipment / Military / Aviation Man and mobility
With their robust design and high-quality materials, OKW enclosures and tuning knobs can even withstand tough conditions.

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Heating / Climate / Environment Man and efficiency
OKW develops solutions to meet your needs so that you and your users can enjoy the devices in the long run.

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Security / Building services systems Man and technology
OKW is a pioneer in the development of state-of-the-art solutions to achieve progress in smart technologies.

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Communication Man and information
OKW sets new standards so that you can get the most out of your information and communication processes.

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Mining / Gas / Oil Man and raw materials
Harsh environments - OKW has solutions that provide a high quality standard for the protection of your electronics.

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News
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Discover the latest products and innovations from OKW and read the latest company news.

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Press releases
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Here you can find our press releases and press photos.

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Exhibitions
Meet us face to face

International trade fair and event calendar with current trade fair participations by OKW and our sales partners. We look forward to meeting you!

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Information
How can I get a sample or a quotation?
With the shopping cart icon, you can simply collect the products in your personal basket and then request a sample and/or a quotation. Learn more here.

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Useful information about shipping and our terms and conditions
Here you will find information about shipping and our terms and conditions.

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Specialist knowledge directly from the experts
Detailed explanations about material selection, international standards, protection classes, flammability tests, environmental directives etc.

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Assembly instructions, certificates and INSIDE customer magazine
Here you can download the information you need.

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PDF and AutoCAD DWF
Notes on use and links to manufacturers' sites to download the display programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about plastic enclosures, tuning knobs for electronics, custsomising services and design-in support.

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About OKW
Tradition meets modernity
OKW Gehäusesysteme is a German company with headquarters in Buchen/Odenwald. Find out the most important facts concerning our actions, our product portfolio and our company history.

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Assuming responsibility
Our products meet the requirements of the environmental directives and regulations such as REACH, RoHS, WEEE etc.

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Social commitment has a tradition at OKW Gehäusesysteme
Find out more about our long-standing partnerships and alternating individual projects.

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We take the protection of your personal data seriously and want you to feel safe and secure when you visit our website.
Here is an overview of our privacy and data protection statement.

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Legal notice
Legal notices of Odenwälder Kunststoffwerke Gehäusesysteme GmbH in Buchen

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OKW History / Remarkable articles
On June 28, 1948, the foundations of what we know today as OKW were born. Join us in search of clues and get to know our exiting history and get to know us more closely.

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Contact
How to reach us
Use the contact data to reach OKW Gehäusesysteme in Buchen/Germany.

However, you can also contact our partners directly: see "Contact Sales Partners".

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We are here when you need us
Your email is forwarded immediately to the relevant address in your region.

Alternatively, you can also fill in the basket list and submit a request: use the "basket cart" icon.

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OKW worldwide
Here you can find your local OKW contact.

Subsidiaries in 8 countries in 4 continents and long-standing sales partners working throughout the world are ready to help you.

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Press releases

On this page you will find current press information from OKW Gehäusesysteme.

COMMUNITEC: Large-volume desktop enclosures for sophisticated measurement Technology

May 2026

COMMUNITEC: Large-volume desktop enclosures for sophisticated measurement Technology

With the new COMMUNITEC enclosure series, OKW offers an optimal solution for housing complex and large-volume measurement and sensor units. Modern measurement systems require high-performance electronics, large displays and intuitive operation – this is precisely where the desktop enclosure comes into its own, combining functional design with a high degree of integration.

COMMUNITEC – Large-volume table-top enclosure with design and function

March 2026

COMMUNITEC – Large-volume table-top enclosure with design and function

OKW’s new COMMUNITEC enclosure series provides a contemporary, high-capacity solution for large and heavy-duty electronic installations. With an ergonomically inclined operating surface of 12°, the table-top enclosure is ideal for displays from 11,5" to 14". An integrated handle facilitates transport – particularly practical for mobile applications in medical technology, such as patient monitoring, ventilation or neuromonitoring devices. COMMUNITEC also has a wide range of applications in aesthetic medicine as well as in laboratory, environmental and automation technology.

Intralogistics 4.0: Advanced Plastic Enclosures Driving Smarter Processes

February 2026

Intralogistics 4.0: Advanced Plastic Enclosures Driving Smarter Processes

Transparent processes, efficient workflows and maximum operational reliability demand intelligent electronic systems that seamlessly coordinate the flow of goods and materials. Today, sensors and IIoT applications monitor conveyor systems, track positions, measure temperatures and control autonomous transport vehicles. Mobile data collection devices, wireless modules, control components and gateway units form the digital backbone of these interconnected logistics processes, ensuring precision and efficiency at every stage.

Reliable Measurement Technology – Advanced Handheld Enclosures ‘At Hand’ When You Need It

January 2026

Reliable Measurement Technology – Advanced Handheld Enclosures ‘At Hand’ When You Need It

Precise devices for data acquisition and analysis are central to measurement technology. To ensure reliable results, sensor technology and electronics must meet the highest standards and the design of the corresponding enclosures must also be considered. Whether mobile or stationary, indoor or outdoor: the diversity of applications makes robust, flexible and high-quality enclosure solutions essential.

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