Custom Pelican Cases & FOD Bags for Aerospace Applications
Protect Critical Equipment. Improve Tool Control. Support Mission Readiness.
Authorized Pelican Dealer
Custom Foam Inserts
Made in USA
Built for Aerospace Operations
C.H. Ellis partners with aerospace manufacturers, MRO facilities, and defense contractors to design custom Pelican case systems, FOD bags, and tool control solutions that protect equipment, improve organization, and support demanding aerospace operations.
Our behavior-driven design approach ensures every case supports the way technicians, mechanics, and maintenance teams actually work.
Solutions for Aerospace Manufacturing & MRO
Whether supporting aircraft production, depot maintenance, or field service, we engineer complete case systems around your application.
FOD Bags & FOD Prevention Systems
Support Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention initiatives with custom FOD bags and aviation tool organization systems designed to improve accountability and reduce the risk of misplaced tools and loose objects during maintenance operations.
Applications can include: Custom FOD bags and tool organization systems help support Foreign Object Debris prevention programs and improve maintenance accountability.
Tool Control Systems
Standardize tool layouts using custom foam inserts, shadowboard foam, sewn organizers, and tool pallets that make missing tools immediately visible and improve technician efficiency.
Applications can include: Aircraft Maintenance & MRO tool kits and standardized Pelican cases with custom interiors keep maintenance tools protected, organized, and deployment-ready.
Custom Foam for Avionics & Optics
Protect sensitive avionics, calibration equipment, and optical components with precision-engineered foam inserts. Specialized anti-static, ESD-safe, and low off-gassing foam materials help protect sensitive electronics and optics from static discharge and VOC contamination.
Applications can include: Avionics and calibration equipment, precision foam inserts to protect sensitive electronics, test equipment, and calibration instruments during transport and storage.
Pelican Cases for Ground Support Equipment
Configure rugged Pelican cases for test equipment, maintenance tools, calibration instruments, communications equipment, and other ground support assets requiring reliable protection in hangars and field environments.
Applications include: Rugged Pelican cases configured for diagnostic tools, communications equipment, and specialized support systems.
INtegrated Interior Systems
Combine custom foam, thermoformed trays, sewn organizers, custom lid organizers, and divider systems into a complete equipment management solution.
Applications can include: Portable case systems designed for technicians working in demanding operational environments.
Case Study
Reducing Costs and FOD Damage
Aircraft workers and inspectors have to climb stairs and crawl into tight spaces. They needed a lighter-weight solution to carry their tools than the traditional metal and plastic tool cases. They also needed a way to access and inventory their tools quickly. Traditional metal and plastic cases were unwieldy and could damage the interior of the aircraft.
Explore how C.H. Ellis designed outer and inner bags to meet the specific tool load or size requirement for any job. And, we offered a one-stop solution: the outer bags, inner bags and foam.
Why Aerospace Organizations Choose C.H. Ellis
Aerospace-Focused Engineering
We design case systems around aerospace workflows, not just equipment dimensions.
Complete Solution Provider
Source Pelican cases, foam inserts, FOD bags, sewn goods, lid organizers, and dividers from one trusted supplier.
Behavior-Driven Design
Layouts are engineered for fast access, repeatability, and improved tool accountability during maintenance operations.
Made in the USA
Custom interiors are engineered and manufactured in Indianapolis, supporting domestic sourcing initiatives and consistent quality.
Production & Contract Support
From prototype programs to fleet-wide deployments, we support OEMs, MRO organizations, and defense contractors with scalable manufacturing.
Engineered Around Your Aerospace Equipment
Every aerospace application begins with understanding how your equipment will be transported, deployed, and used in the field. Our behavior-driven design process ensures your case system supports both the equipment and the people relying on it.
Discovery & Application Review
We review your equipment, operational environment, and protection requirements to recommend the right Pelican case and interior system.
Design & Engineering
Our team develops a custom layout using foam inserts, FOD bags, tool organizers, lid organizers, dividers, or hybrid systems engineered around your workflow.
Prototype & Validation
We verify fit, function, and usability before moving into production, ensuring the finished case performs as expected in real-world aerospace applications.
Production & Delivery
Your complete case system is manufactured, assembled, and delivered ready to support aerospace manufacturing, MRO operations, or defense deployment.
Improve Tool Control & Equipment Protection
Whether you’re building standardized maintenance kits, protecting avionics, or implementing a FOD prevention program, C.H. Ellis delivers custom Pelican case systems engineered specifically for aerospace applications.