Learning about Custom Carrying Cases

Deciding to purchase a blow molded carrying case means that you care about your products while on the road. Few cases are as versatile, affordable, and robust as blow molded cases. When shopping for cases, individuals are likely to come across many industry terms that would be unfamiliar to most people. Familiarizing yourself with some of the most general case terminologies will help make shopping and research more simplistic. Below, we will compile a small glossary of essential case terms. They include:

• ABS: these letters stand for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. ABS are plastic sheets that are mainly used for thermoforming.
• ATA Rated: these letters stand for Air Transport Association. The rating system represents the standards for airline transport containers.
• Cushioning Curve: this is the graphical representation of the properties of dynamic cushioning for packing media. Determining the curve allows for dynamic cushioning and maximum drop heights.
• Fragility Index: how fragile an item is can be measured numerically, and it is expressed in G’s. The index provides a parameter for packaging engineers when they are selecting custom foam insert styles and materials.
• Impact dissipation: the ability for packaging materials to create deceleration of impact through available space. This prevents damage from occurring to the products in the case.

Educating yourself about the world of blow molded cases will ensure you get the best possible case for your gear.