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About the Case Industry:
There are many types and styles of shipping and carrying cases. Determining which case is best for you and your products depends on many factors, and not every case can provide the ideal solution for your requirements. Case durability, size and fit, weight, pricing, options, and appearance are all important considerations. When choosing a case, make sure you work with someone who has your best interests in mind and isn't just concerned about selling you a specific brand. Some times an "off the shelf" case may be your best solution, other times a "made to order" case will result in a better fit, better protection, and more attractive appearance.
There are many types and styles of shipping and carrying cases. Determining which case is best for you and your products depends on many factors, and not every case can provide the ideal solution for your requirements. Case durability, size and fit, weight, pricing, options, and appearance are all important considerations. When choosing a case, make sure you work with someone who has your best interests in mind and isn't just concerned about selling you a specific brand. Some times an "off the shelf" case may be your best solution, other times a "made to order" case will result in a better fit, better protection, and more attractive appearance.
At Bel-Air Cases, we will help you determine if our cases are the most appropriate for your requirements. If not, we'll help you find another source. In the meantime, here is a brief guide to help you learn more about the world of transit cases.
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Case Type
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About the
Process |
Durability
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Available
Sizes |
Ability to
Customize |
Cost
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Advantages
|
Disadvantages
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 BEL-AIR Vacuum-formed |
Plastic shells
are "vacuum formed" from sheet plastic, trimmed to the desired height, then the valance and hardware is added |
HIGH
|
 Many Many |
HIGH
|
$$
|
Ability to
customize Available |
Not ideal for
deep drawn cases |
 Roto-Molded |
Plastic shells
are "roto-molded" from "liquid" plastic. Hardware is added secondarily. |
VERY
HIGH |
 Some |
LOW
|
$$$
|
Durability
|
Heavy
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 Injection Molded |
Plastic shells
are "injection molded" from "liquid" plastic. Hardware is part of the case. |
HIGH
|
 Few |
VERY LOW
|
$$
|
Waterproof
Availability |
Limited sizes
|
 Aluminum |
Aluminum shells
are fabricated or pressed from sheet aluminum or composite. Valance and hardware are added secondarily. |
MEDIUM
|
 Many |
MEDIUM
|
$$
|
Initial
appearance |
Easily dented
or scratched |
 Fabricated |
Laminated woods
or composites are cut to size and assembled using aluminum brackets. Valance and hardware are added secondarily. |
MEDIUM
|
 Unlimited |
VERY
HIGH |
$$$
|
Unlimited sizes
and alternative configurations. |
Very Heavy
|
 Blow Molded |
Plastic shells
are "blow molded" from "liquid" plastic. Hardware is added or can be part of the case. |
LOW
|
Many |
LOW
|
$
|
Economical
Availability |
Only available
in smaller sizes. |
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