Custom Injection Molded Cases
Precision-Molded Protection for Demanding Equipment
Trusted by dozens of Fortune 500 corporations, and the U.S. Military
Why Choose Injection Molded Cases?
Injection molding produces highly consistent case shells with precise features, clean finishes, and excellent impact resistance. This makes an injection molded case especially well suited for equipment that requires dependable protection across repeated deployments.
C.H. Ellis offers proven injection molded case platforms, including Pelican™ and Maxado™, then configures the interior, branding, and system integration around your application.
High-Impact Resistance
Rigid molded construction protects sensitive equipment during frequent handling and transport.
Consistent Construction
The injection molding process produces repeatable dimensions and integrated case features across production quantities.
Environmental Protection Options
Select case platforms offer IP67-rated water and dust protection for demanding applications.
Professional Appearance
Clean lines and consistent molded surfaces make injection molded cases equally at home in technical, medical, industrial, and customer-facing environments.
How to Make an Injection-Molded Case Your Own
C.H. Ellis helps customers go beyond the stock shell by turning proven injection molded cases into complete equipment systems.
Our team supplies and customizes injection molded hard cases for organizations that need durable, repeatable protection for valuable equipment.
Precision Foam Inserts
Precision-cut foam can be configured around your equipment using different materials, densities, layers, and fabrication methods.
Interior Organization
We integrate thermoformed trays, sewn pouches, pockets, and other organizational components in-house, allowing us to create a complete interior around how users store, access, and deploy their equipment.
Branding & Identification
Available options include laser engraving, labels, printed graphics, and other identification methods depending on the case platform.
System Integration & Assembly
Cases can be configured to house integrated electronics and other components for portable field systems.
Injection Molded Case Options
Pelican™ Injection Molded Cases
Pelican cases are a strong choice when rugged environmental protection is a priority. Many Pelican injection molded case models provide waterproof and dustproof protection for sensitive equipment used in military, industrial, medical, and field applications.
C.H. Ellis is an authorized Pelican distributor located near Pelican’s Indianapolis-area distribution center, allowing us to source the exterior and customize the interior through one supplier.
Maxado™ Injection Molded Cases
Maxado cases provide a lightweight, professional option when waterproof protection is not required.
Their distinctive 50/50 lid-and-base design creates usable space on both sides of the open case, making them particularly well suited for custom foam layouts, medical devices, specialist tool kits, sales presentations, and instructional applications.
Technical Considerations for Injection Molded Cases
Injection molding can support a wide range of protection levels, so the manufacturing process alone does not determine whether a case is waterproof. When selecting an injection molded hard case, consider:
- Required impact resistance
- Water and dust exposure
- Case dimensions and equipment weight
- Interior protection requirements
- Portability and frequency of use
- Integrated electronics or system components
- Production quantities and repeatability
important
Injection molded does not automatically mean waterproof. Waterproof performance depends on the specific case design, seals, and certification. Pelican offers injection molded cases designed for IP-rated environmental protection, while products such as Maxado serve applications where that level of sealing is unnecessary.
Custom Injection Molded Case Applications
Test & Measurement Equipment
Custom foam and interior systems keep gauges, calibration devices, and test instruments secure and organized.
Medical & Diagnostic Equipment
Create clean, professional systems for diagnostic devices, instruments, and specialized medical equipment.
Military & Field Equipment
Configure rugged cases for mission-critical equipment requiring dependable transport and environmental protection.
Specialized Tool Kits
Create standardized layouts for tools and components that need consistent organization across teams.
Electronics & Communications
Protect sensitive electronics, sensors, communications equipment, and portable systems with secure custom interiors.
Injection Molded
vs. Other Hard Cases
The right option depends on the equipment you’re protecting and the real-world environment in which the case will be used.
key strength
best fit
Injection Molded
Precision, impact resistance, environmental protection options
Electronics, medical, technical equipment
Rotomolded
Maximum ruggedness and thick walls
Heavy equipment, shipping, extreme conditions
Vacuum-formed
Lightweight, cost-effective customization
Tool kits, equipment cases, mid-volume programs
Blow Molded
Economical, lightweight construction
General equipment and high-volume kits
Build the Right Injection Molded Case System
Already know which case you need? We’ll customize it. Still comparing injection molded case platforms? Our team can help match protection level, size, interior configuration, and budget to your application.
Injection Molded Case FAQs
Are injection molded cases waterproof?
Not necessarily. Waterproof performance depends on the case’s sealing system and certification. Most Pelican injection molded cases offer IP-rated waterproof protection, while other injection molded cases are designed for less demanding environments.
Can C.H. Ellis manufacture a custom interior?
Yes. We can integrate custom foam, trays, sewn goods, pockets, pouches, branding, and other interior features.
What are large injection molded cases used for?
Larger case platforms can protect electronics, test systems, medical equipment, tools, and other equipment that requires rugged transport protection.
Does C.H. Ellis sell Pelican injection molded cases?
Yes. C.H. Ellis is an authorized Pelican distributor and can provide both Pelican cases and custom interiors.
What if I don't need a waterproof Pelican case?
C.H. Ellis offers other injection molded case options, including Maxado, as well as vacuum-formed, rotomolded, blow molded, and aluminum cases.