Custom carrying cases have many uses within a wide range of industries and applications. Whether you need a weatherproof container for highly sensitive telemetry instrumentation or a precisely designed case for medical supplies, a customized container will provide the exact qualities you need for your situation.
Types of Equipment That Need Custom Carrying Cases
Delicate and sensitive items benefit the most from custom cases since they represent a higher financial risk, especially when they’re used in rugged environments. In order to avoid damage and continue operating as they should, they need to be kept secure. Custom cases afford much-needed protection to the following items:
- Cameras, such as GoPro cameras that are commonly used in rugged environments
- Satellite phones
- Mobile phones
- Hi-fi audio equipment
- Seismographs
- Medical instrumentation, such as paramedic and EMT equipment
- GPS storage
Unfortunately, many types of carrying cases don’t provide the level of protection that these items need. A customized carrying case will ensure the best fit for these items and keep them secure during transportation and field use.
Custom cases are also beneficial when dealing with substances or environments that could be problematic. For instance, many medical applications require the transport of volatile substances, such as enzymes or tissue. Keeping these substances safe from damage and environmental effects is top priority, but it can only be achieved with a customized solution.
Custom Protective Case Applications
Many of the settings where sensitive equipment is used can be problematic, and you need something that will keep everything secure. For instance, when mountain biking, you may want to use a GoPro to record your trip. While the cameras themselves are designed to withstand the elements, they have their limits, and some of the accessories may not be so resilient. In addition, when transporting your camera to the site where you’ll be biking, you’ll need to keep everything secure. A custom case with shaped foam lining for the camera and accessories will make sure all items stay clean and don’t get jostled in transit.
Other scenarios where cases would be useful include:
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Military settings, including carrying mobile phones and tactical instrumentation
- Medical emergency settings out in the field
- Industrial settings where items are subject to high levels of stress and rough use
- Extreme weather
In each of these scenarios, a correctly designed case will provide maximum protection for any equipment you plan to take with you.
Advantages of Custom Cases
Whether you’re headed out into the wilderness, getting ready for deployment, or need to meet rigorous industrial criteria, the best fit for your situation is one that’s fully customized to your needs. Customized cases provide a wide range of advantages over stock solutions, including versatility and higher levels of security.
With custom carrying cases, you get something that is precisely fit to the specifications you need. For instance, while most heavy-duty applications call for high-impact ABS plastic or polycarbonate, an application that requires high levels of chemical resistance may rule both those options out. Bearing grade PEEK, for instance, may be a better option, as described here.
For highly delicate instruments, you want a case with foam lining that will precisely fit the item. Otherwise, as the case is jostled during regular use, your equipment may be damaged. If nothing else, it means more frequent calibration, as described here. This translates into time and money lost on an incident that could have been prevented.
The shape of the box itself may also need to meet certain specifications, such as when you need to be able to attach connectors to the case, or if you need a way to interact with the control panel while the box is closed. These features can all be worked into a customized case.
Finally, one last factor shouldn’t be ruled out. While custom cases do a great deal to protect your investment, they can also meet aesthetic requirements as well. Whether you need something that matches your branding or simply want a carrying case that looks nice, a custom case is the way to go.
