Custom Medical Device Packaging: How to Protect Equipment in the Field
Portable diagnostic tools, surgical systems, monitoring devices, and calibration equipment move through warehouses, shipping networks, ambulances, clinics, and field service operations before reaching end users. Each transfer point introduces potential risks that can damage sensitive components, compromise sterility, or shorten equipment lifespan. Custom medical device packaging helps organizations reduce damage, improve handling efficiency, and create […]
Case Study: Military Field Repair Tool Case
CH ELLIS CASE STUDY Field Repair Readiness How a C.H. Ellis Tool Case redefined the U.S. Military’s field repair readiness In the field, there’s no room for error—and no patience for gear that can’t keep up. That’s exactly why the U.S. military approached C.H. Ellis: they needed a military tool case tough enough for combat-zone […]
Field Service
Field Service Service techs bring the knowledge and skills, but they still need the right tool at the right time. Custom cases from C.H. Ellis help them manage their time and equipment more efficiently. Contact Us Service techs bring the knowledge and the skills, but you still need the right tool at the right time. […]
FOD Bags for Aerospace: Protecting Equipment, Aircraft, and Bottom Lines
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is one of the most preventable yet costly risks facing aerospace manufacturers, MRO providers, and OEMs today. A single misplaced tool, screw, or piece of packaging left inside an engine bay or airframe can ground an aircraft, trigger an expensive inspection, or cause catastrophic in-flight failure. For businesses that build, maintain, […]
Pelican Crates: Configurable Equipment Protection for OEMs and Industrial Teams
Businesses that move equipment between job sites, warehouses, and field locations need containers that do more than hold gear. They need a system that protects sensitive components, organizes tools for fast deployment, and survives repeated handling without cracking, warping, or letting moisture in. Pelican Crates were built for exactly this kind of demand. For OEMs, […]
When to Use Thermoformed Plastic Trays Inside a Pelican Case (And When Not To)
If you’ve spent any time configuring a Pelican case for field deployment, you’ve probably defaulted to foam. It’s the obvious choice considering that it is widely available, easy to cut, and good at protecting fragile equipment. But foam isn’t always the right answer, and for certain applications, thermoformed plastic trays outperform it on nearly every […]
Plastic Thermoformed Trays: How They’re Made and Why It Matters for Custom Cases
When you’re designing a product that needs protection, presentation, and repeatable performance, packaging is part of the engineering decision. For engineers and procurement teams working through the early design phase, the interior solution needs to hold the product securely, consistently, and at scale. Plastic thermoformed trays meet that requirement across a wide range of applications. […]
Pick and Pluck Foam and Custom Cut Foam: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Application
Foam inserts shape how equipment is protected, handled, and used in the field. They influence how quickly a kit can be deployed, how reliably components stay in place, and how consistently teams can work across locations. Two of the most common options are pick and pluck foam and custom-cut foam inserts. Both are widely used […]
Custom Case Interiors Explained: Foam, Trays, Tool Pallets & Hybrid Systems
When most people think about a custom case, they focus on the exterior – rugged shells, waterproof ratings, or portability. But the real performance of a case comes from what’s inside. Custom case interiors are what transform a basic container into a precision-engineered protection system. Whether you’re transporting medical devices, field equipment, or sensitive electronics, […]
Thermoformed Plastic Trays vs. Custom Foam Inserts: Which Is Right for Your Case?
When your team is designing a case for field-deployed equipment, accessories, or service kits, one decision is often made out of habit rather than strategy: what goes inside the case. For many OEM teams, custom foam inserts are the default. They are familiar, widely used, and in many situations, they are absolutely the right choice. […]