A custom plastic enclosure is attractive to technical teams due to its ability to perfectly match integration constraints. Every project is unique, and there is no standard price because everything depends on the complexity of the enclosure, its geometry, mechanical requirements, materials, and customisation options. A custom plastic enclosure inevitably raises the following question: how can you estimate the cost of a prototype and a future production run?
Custom plastic enclosure pricing: the prototype as your first benchmark:
A prototype validates the ergonomics, assembly, and technical constraints. There is no fixed price for a custom-designed plastic enclosure.
The cost depends on several factors:
- Material,
- Dimensions,
- Number of cut-outs,
- Number of parts,
- Specific shapes,
- Thicknesses,
- Internal features.
Technical requirements also influence the price: accessories, sealing, flame resistance, painting, marking, engraving, etc.
Custom plastic enclosure pricing: calculating the unit cost in production:
The unit price depends on the initial quantity, mechanical constraints, dimensions, aesthetic options, standards, materials, and integrated features.
LTP enclosure technology offers a major advantage for production runs. This is a manufacturing process that requires no mould, making unit costs highly competitive even for small and medium series.
For many projects, it’s the most cost-effective technology, as it avoids tooling investment and offers great flexibility for future modifications.
An annual production schedule helps optimise industrial planning and may allow for volume-based discounts.
Each production batch is quoted based on your plans or specifications to maintain technical consistency between prototype and series.
Custom plastic enclosure pricing: how to get a reliable quote:
For simple projects: the “Electronicase” range of pre-designed enclosures to configure provides an immediate online estimate.
Fully customised projects receive a quote within 2 to 3 days.
Working on a new project?
A technical discussion allows us to provide a relevant estimate for both your prototype and series.
Contact us to move forward with your project