Avid these common mistakes when looking for the perfect custom cases to fulfill all your needs.
Choosing the perfect custom case for your product or device is an exciting process, but sometimes it’s easy to cut corners in the rush to get things done. Here is what everyone interested in purchasing a custom case needs to know to avoid any mistakes.
Basing Your Custom Case on The Best Cast Scenario
Your custom cases are doomed to fail if you plan around the best case scenario. Mistakes happen all the time when shipping and transporting products, even if they are labeled “this side up” or “fragile.” Many shipping companies have the best intentions, but cannot control if the airplane undergoes a period of turbulence or the custom case is dropped in transit. When designing and choosing a custom case for your business, imagine the absolute worst case scenario. What happens if it is exposed to moisture? What happens if it goes from a high pressure area to a low pressure area? What if it is dropped from a height of four feet? Plan for the worst, and you’ll end up with the best custom case.
Ignoring Your Equipment’s Foam Load
There are many different types of foam that can be used with custom cases, and each has its own customization potential. Foam load is one of the most important things to consider with a custom case and one of the most commonly made mistakes. Each side of your device or equipment makes contact with a piece of your custom foam insert, and each side has its own foam load. The foam load is determined by diving the weight of the equipment in pounds by the surface area (in square inches) of the side. The foam load will dictate which foam is ideal for supporting and transporting your product.
Assuming Fragility Knowledge
Many vendors assume that those transporting custom cases understand the needs of the product inside, but many times that isn’t the case. Different types of devices have different amounts of fragility, so test your custom cases accordingly and make every effort to provide enough shock protection.
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