SHIPPING AND CARRYING CASES
BEL-AIR AND THE WORLD OF CASES

The world of cases can be a complicated one. Thus, BEL-AIR offers this little guide to help you choose the type of case that may be best suited for your needs. It is important to decide which factors are most important to you. Case durability, size and fit, weight, pricing, options, and appearance are all important considerations.

Finally, make sure that you compare features and materials carefully. In addition to wood, wood-laminates, and aluminum, cases are available in many types of plastic. BEL-AIR uses only high-density polyethylene and high-impact ABS while some companies use a less durable, less expensive styrene plastic.

Please do not hesitate to call our sales representatives at 866-235-2472 with any other questions you might have about BEL-AIR cases and the world of cases.

CASE TYPE
DURABILITY
SIZES
AVAILABLE
CUSTOMIZABILITY
PRICE
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES

BEL-AIR
Vacuum-formed Cases
HIGH

Lots!
VERY
HIGH
$$
Ability to
customize

Available sizes

Not ideal for
deep drawn cases

Roto-Molded Cases
VERY
HIGH

Some
MEDIUM
$$$
Durability
Heavy case weight

Injection Molded Cases
VERY
HIGH

Few
LOW
$$
Weather resistance

Availability

Limited sizes

Aluminum Cases
MEDIUM

Many
HIGH
$$
Cool
appearance
Easily dented
or scratched

Fabricated Cases
MEDIUM

Unlimited
VERY
HIGH
$$$
Custom size
construction
Heavy case weight

Can shatter
or splinter


Blow Molded Cases
LOW

Many
LOW
$
Economical
Low durability

Only smaller sizes
available

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