For year-round protection of larger equipment, Openchannelflow offers Fiberglass Modular Equipment Shelters. These Shelters are designed for headworks, UV systems, chemical feed, and large electrical system components.  Modular construction allows for flexibility and equipment access that is difficult for smaller, Single-Piece Shelters or Equipment Enclosures to provide.

Wide Range of Sizes

Modular shelters are available in:

• 12, 14, 16-foot widths

Depths can be up to 40-feet, comprised of:

• 3, 4, 5, and 6-foot panels as necessary   

Unlike our Single-Piece Shelters, the height of our Modular Shelters is not fixed.  Depending upon the width of the Shelter, heights can be between 7-feet 6-inches and 13-feet 6-inches (as measured at the peak).

Access

One great advantage that Modular Shelters have over Single-Piece construction is that wall and roof sections can be made so that they are removable.  This allows large equipment to be installed, removed, and maintained without completely removing the shelter.  

Removing a wall or roof panel can be as simple as:  

• Unbolting the panels from each other
• Removing the sealing caulk between the panels! 

For removable roofs, sections can be removed, the entire roof removed, or access panels can be formed.  Likewise, entire wall sections can be removed, or access panels can be formed.

Minimal Maintenance

As the Shelters are modular in nature, there are seams where panels are joined.  Periodically, these seams should be inspected and recaulked as necessary; otherwise, the exterior of all Openchannelflow Modular Shelters is a smooth, gloss finish.  Unlike “satin” finished Shelters, the gloss finish of Openchannelflow Shelters means that other than a periodic wash down, there is no need for surface maintenance.

High Strength

As with our Modular Shelters, at the core of each of our modular shelters in our X-Web technology. This technology allows us to bond the inner and outer fiberglass skins together with a fiberglass I-beam. The I-beam surrounds each insulating core panel and results in wall and roof panels that are light but incredibly strong.

The standard Modular Shelter is designed for:

• Wind speeds up to 115 mph [185 kph]
• Snow loads up to 25 psf [1.2 kPa]
• Type III / U occupation group

with higher wind / snow load reinforced designs also available.

Well Equipped

Whether Single-Piece or Modular, each Openchannelflow Shelter comes with a long list of standard equipment:

• 3068 single door
  • Aluminum overhead hydraulic door holder / closer
  • Stainless steel ball knob
  • Molded-in door frame / threshold 
• 125 A main lug load center
• Pre-wired 12 gauge THHN in PVC conduit
• Weatherproof GFCI outlet and switches
• LED light
• Insulating core
• Screened fan and shutter
• Surface mount heater
• Fiberglass equipment mounting struts
• Maintenance-free, gloss exterior 
• Removable lifting eyes

Endless Customization

While our Shelters come with a long list of standard equipment, we also take a personal approach, designing each one to meet our customer’s exact needs.  

We can easily modify widths and depths to allow for the perfect solution and offer a wide range of equipment packages and options:

• Doors (single, double, roll-up, and custom widths / heights)
• Electrical (outlets, switches, PVC / EMT / rigid conduit)
• HVAC (heaters, vents, fans, powered, unpowered, solar)
• Floors and Bases
• Lighting (interior, exterior, skylights)
• Access panels / bulkheads
• Safety equipment (horns, lights, emergency showers)

 We love to challenge our fabricators, so don't be afraid to challenge us!

Easy to Install

With factory provided lifting eyes, Openchannelflow Modular Shelters usually arrive on site ready for immediate installation.  

To ensure the best quality, our Modular Shelters are pre-assembled at our facility.  Then, depending upon our customer’s needs, the shelter may be disassembled for site assembly or shipped assembled.  When shipped in sections, the sections need only be bolted together and the joints sealed with caulk to be up and running!

Protection Options

For applications where Openchannelflow's modular shelters are too large, Openchannelflow also offers Single-Piece Shelters and Equipment Enclosures.