Articles

Advantages of expanded polyethylene foam vs cross-linked polyethylene

When considering high performance foams for custom industrial packaging, expanded polyethylene foam (aka EPE or BPE) has several...

25 September 2018

Custom Foam Inserts for ATA Cases or Pelican Cases

An ATA case or Pelican case has a very rugged exterior, but it is the foam cushioning system...

26 May 2018

Shock and tilt Indicators provide an inexpensive handling insurance.

Shipping environments can be hard on your industrial equipment or product no matter how well it has been...

14 March 2018

Beaded polyethylene foam packaging excels in many applications.

Choosing the type of foam packaging is an important design decision that can affect the performance, cost and...

30 January 2018

Alternatives to a Pelican case for shipping your equipment

Pelican cases, the best known hard shell case brand, are injection molded from plastic. They come in a...

11 October 2017

Choosing ATA Case Panels: Hexagrip vs. ABS Laminate

The choice of materials and construction for case panels affects the attractiveness, strength, longevity and durability of a custom...

22 July 2017

Wooden Crating: How to Inspect Rack Crates

A well-made rack crate should open and unload easily, the loaded rack should slide smoothly up or down...

15 June 2017

What is an ATA case and how should you customize it?

Many people don’t know what an ATA case is when they begin researching packaging to transport their equipment....

11 April 2017

Notes from the Band – The Best Custom Road Case Scenario

As an experienced musician who has toured the country many times over, I’ve learned to appreciate the value...

4 April 2017

Common ATA Case / Road Case Styles

When designing a custom ATA case, start with the “case style” which defines how the equipment will be...

11 February 2017