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Types of Single-Lid Transit Cases: Protective Packaging & Custom Cases

Friday, December 14th, 2012

single lid transit caseIn an ever-evolving marketplace with continually developing products, protective packaging used to store and ship goods must make shifts in order to accommodate the changes and innovations products undergo. Countless industries make use of a myriad of cases in order to safeguard sensitive equipment, from government agencies to medical suppliers to military branches. Single lid transit cases are reusable and rugged – ideal for shipping and protecting industrial, commercial, military equipment, and more. This might include computers, tools, electronics, and the like. Below, see our quick rundown on the various types of single lid transit cases, designed to help facilitate the decision of which is appropriate for your particular equipment.

Rotational Molded Single Lid Transit Cases

Made of durable polyurethane plastic, these cases are shock and water resistant, and offer customizable lock and safety accessories. Roto-molded transit cases provide the notable benefit of being incredibly lightweight yet incomparably strong.

Injection Molded Single Lid Transit Cases

Frequently used by the military because of their extreme protective offerings, single lid injection molded transit cases are airtight, watertight, dent resistant, shatter resistant, lockable, and long-lasting. Known for their ability to handle low temperatures and provide impact resistance, injection molded cases provide robust protection.

Welded Aluminum Single Lid Transit Cases

Efficiently made at affordable prices, welded aluminum single lid transit cases are a classic standard in protective shipping and storage gear – they are manufactured to withstand extreme conditions and environments and last for years to come, while still being completely recyclable when they’re ready to be retired.

At API our experienced engineers will customize your protective case solution based on its unique characteristics and requirements. Regardless of size, quantity or style, API offers custom single lid protective case solutions faster and more affordable than anyone else.

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A History of Durability, Part II: Injection Molding and Packaging Solutions

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

Two weeks ago on API’s blog, we provided a rundown on the development and uses of rotational molding in A History of Durability: Rotational Molding and Packaging Solutions.  Here at Advanced Packaging, Inc. however, we aren’t limited with the type of custom fabricated carrying cases we provide: in addition to roto-molded cases, we also offer a line of injection molded transit cases.

Heavy duty, rugged, and waterproof, API’s injection molded cases are reliable compact solutions for all kinds of sensitive equipment.  Proven to deliver impact resistance even in low temperatures, injection molded cases are airtight, watertight, dent resistant, shatter resistant, lockable, and guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Injection molding is a manufacturing process that produces parts from both thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic materials.  The procedure involves feeding material into a heated barrel where it is mixed and then forced into a mold cavity to cool and take the shape of the cavity.  A mold is then made from metal, which is precision-machined in order to create the characteristics of the desired part – in API’s case, custom cases.

Though the process of molding plastics has been around since the mid-1800s, the plastic injection molding industry rapidly expanded with the onset of WWII, which increased the demand for inexpensive, mass-produced products necessary for the war effort.  Today, injection molding is used for anything from making bottle caps to automotive dashboards and of course, packaging.

If you have any questions about our Injection Molded Cases, please contact Advanced Packaging Inc. by calling 888-206-5250 or visit our website today!

Founded over 40 years ago, Advanced Packaging Inc. provides quality stock and custom container solutions for military, government, and commercial equipment manufacturers. Our in-house engineering and production staff can quickly and efficiently fabricate shipping containers to meet each and every client’s specific requirements.

API has the experience to provide you with exceptional service and superior quality for all your packaging needs.

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