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 […]
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. […]
Waterproof Hard Cases: What to Look for and How to Choose the Right One
When a piece of equipment fails in the field, sometimes it is because the case broke, but other times because it let water in, the cost isn’t just the repair. It’s the downtime, the rescheduled service call, the customer relationship, and in some industries, a compliance incident. For OEM engineering and product teams, case selection […]
Foam Inserts for Cases: Pick & Pluck vs. CNC Cut vs. Die Cut
You’ve decided to invest in a quality hard case. Now you need foam that actually does its job. Whether you’re protecting surgical tools for the OR, sensitive electronics for a field deployment, or precision instruments for aerospace maintenance, the wrong foam can undo everything the case was designed for. While the type of foam material […]
Why Hard Travel Cases Are Essential for Equipment Protection
When your professional equipment represents thousands of dollars in investment, standard luggage simply isn’t enough. Hard travel cases are the gold standard for protecting valuable gear and for good reason. Whether you’re transporting camera equipment, medical devices, or precision tools, the right case can mean the difference between arriving ready to work or facing costly […]
Pelican ATX Luggage: Military-Grade Waterproof Travel Cases for 2026
If you’re looking for luggage that can survive anything – from airports and downpours to rugged outdoor adventures, the Pelican ATX collection is one of the strongest options on the market. Built with true military-grade materials and fully waterproof protection, this is luggage designed for travelers who refuse to compromise. Why Travelers Love the Pelican […]
7 Problems Custom Foam Inserts Solve
Most people think of custom foam inserts as simple padding to keep equipment from rattling around in a case. In reality, engineered foam inserts do much more than that. Across industries like medical devices, utilities, aerospace, transportation, construction, and field service operations, foam inserts quietly solve problems that teams often don’t discover until something breaks, […]
Blow Molded Case Solutions for Tools, Devices, and Kits
When selecting protective packaging, the type of case directly impacts cost, usability, and durability. Among the most versatile options is the blow molded case—a lightweight, rigid shell that’s affordable and reliable for everyday use. While it doesn’t match the extreme ruggedness of a rotomolded or injection molded case, it excels in portability, customization, and cost […]
Case Study: Construction Utility Equipment Case
CH ELLIS CASE STUDY: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION Custom tool case for underground utility-locating equipment THE CHALLENGE As underground utility detection equipment has become larger and more advanced, a long-time C.H. Ellis customer — a company specializing in preventing damage to buried pipes and wiring during construction — needed a rugged, field-ready solution to transport their expanding […]