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Tips for Purchasing Quality Shipping Cases

Friday, June 15th, 2012

The market is saturated with shipping case businesses, each serving a specific purpose. There are cases built for trade show and athletic gear, and even Medical Devices, like Advanced Packaging Inc. Even though many manufacturers offer custom cases to protect and support your equipment, make sure the custom case you want is built using the best modeling technology available.

Shipping cases vary based on what the consumer wants and the quality of the material used. Often times, composite or fiberglass materials are popular options for travel cases while other manufacturers build cases out of Plexiglas or acrylic.  Whatever the case, make sure whatever material you use can withstand rough environments and extreme temperatures.

When you purchase a quality shipping case consider having a good foam lining built inside. Strong foam linings provide a soft cushion for delicate equipment, especially medical and government equipment.

It’s highly recommended to inspect  the basic parts of your case. Make sure the latches, ball corners, handles and hinges will support your device.  If your case can resist impact and shock, than you are good to go. A high quality manufacturer will ensure that their casing is heavy duty.

With all of these tips in mind, you will be good to go when it comes to purchasing a high quality shipping case for your medical or government devices.

API also offers shipping solutions for larger medical devices, such as Mobile CAT Scan Units, X-Ray machines, Surgical Robots, etc. Our large medical shipping crates are designed to withstand even the harshest of environments, guaranteeing your expensive medical equipment reaches its final destination unharmed.

From spinal to orthopedic to dental surgery, even veterinarian, the options are unlimited.

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

Leveraging our world-class, engineering, design, testing resources and expertise, API engineering and manufacturing teams exceed our customers’ expectations in case and container packaging solutions.

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.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Tips for buying quality shipping cases

Benefits of Aluminum Cases and Containers

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

The metal forming technology used today allows for ultra fast and affordable custom aluminum case manufacturing. Advanced Packaging Incorporated’s aluminum case solutions are lighter, stronger, and more cost-effective than other reusable protective case solutions. Other advantages of aluminum cases and containers include:

  • More durable than Plastic cases
  • Does not store or build up static electricity
  • Extremely Lightweight
  • Resistant to impact. The exterior may become damages, but the energy from is absorbed within the distortion and not transferred to the contents
  • Unaffected by extreme heat or cold
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Withstands the effects of water vapor
  • Require no molds or special tooling
  • Hygenic and easy to clean
  • Affordable, cost-effective custom cases
  • Can be manufactured to any size and/or weight carry capacity
  • Can be finished in a multitude of colors and textures
  • An excellent choice for large, complex industrial or military containers
  • Aluminum is completely recyclable

 

There’s something timeless and substantive about a fully-welded aluminum protective case. From ultra high-end retail to critical military field applications, a fully-welded aluminum case is built to perform under extreme conditions. Not just once, but over and over.

A fully-welded aluminum protective container from API is reusable, reparable, highly customizable and at the end of service completely recyclable.

If you have any questions about custom aluminum containers, 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.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The Benefits of Double Entry Rack Mount Cases

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Protecting your important gear during transportation is imperative. Shock, vibration/turbulence, humidity, dust, and moisture can all wreak havoc on sensitive electronics and delicate equipment. That is why every Advanced Packaging Incorporated double entry rack mount case is thoroughly tested to meet stringent MIL and EIA standards. Other benefits of rack mount cases include:

  • Advanced Packaging Inc. offers rotomolded, composite, and welded aluminum rack mount cases
  • Available in a wide range of sizes
  • Provide secure mobility while protecting sensitive electronic equipment
  • Available in a wide variety of shock mount weight bearing capacities
  • Provide secure stacking and interlock for safe transport and storage
  • Comfort grip handles™ make lifting easy
  • Corrosion proof hardware is long-lasting and fastens securely
  • Performs effortlessly in harsh conditions, such as extreme temperature, prolonged exposure to sunlight and static charged environments
  • Ultra fast and affordable manufacturing
  • Your options are virtually unlimited

These rack mount cases have protected the most sensitive, state-of-the-art technologies deployed around the globe under the most exacting conditions by military, private sector and industrial customers.

Regardless of size, quantity or style API can provide the perfect custom double entry rack mount protective case solution faster and more affordable than anyone else. Talk to an API sales consultant today for a complete list sizes and available options today.

If you have any questions, 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.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Custom Foam Inserts for Custom Case Solutions

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Advanced Packaging Incorporated (API) prides itself on offering its customers complete custom shipping solutions. That is why we do not stop at custom containers and custom cases; API also engineers custom foam inserts to create the perfect custom shipping environment.

API’s seasoned engineers use advanced design and foam cutting technology to create the ultimate cushioning system solutions for your precision, impact sensitive equipment. We also provide kitting solutions that organize your equipment in not only a functional way, but an aesthetically pleasing way, as well.

Your custom shipping case will be durable, efficient, and eye catching.

Please take a moment to view our Custom Foam Interior Product Gallery.

All API products are 100% inspected and tested and our dedicated engineering and machining groups support our core capabilities to ensure delivery of quality products on time every time.

Advanced Packaging Inc.’s Custom Foam Interior Manufacturing

  1. We can take your new or used container and create a custom insert that meets your specific application quickly and economically.
  2. Cushioning System Selection: Our engineers begin by selecting the appropriate cushioning material for the anticipated product use. Factors considered include product fragility, type of handling involved and environment. Cushioning materials include: polyurethane, polyether, polyethylene, expanded polystyrene (EPS), filter foam and anti-static foam.
  3. API uses state-of-the-art water-jet foam-cutting machines to handle your more complex cushion requirements.
  4. We can manufacture anything that can be CAD-designed, using your plans or ours.
  5. We have the ability to custom cut foam, metal and solid plastics, among other materials.
  6. Housed within our facility are a die-cut press, vertical band saws, and a profile cutter.

 

After all, what good is a custom shipping case without a custom foam interior?

If you have any questions, 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.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Custom Medical Equipment Cases

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

If you are in the medical profession – from spinal to orthopedic to dental surgens, even veterinarians – you don’t need me to tell you how delicate some of those expensive medical devices and tools can be. So doesn’t your delicate equipment deserve a case specifically designed to securely hold and protect it?

This is where Advanced Packaging Incorporated (API) can help!

API’s medical equipment cases provide superior protection and convenient portability for all types of delicate medical devices and tools. Our certified packaging engineers design and manufacture custom cases and foam inserts guaranteed to both hold and protect your medical tools.

API offers unique medical equipment case customization.

API case exteriors are available in several different materials, including heavy-duty welded aluminum and durable thermoplastic – both of which provide superior protection. Additional features include:

•      Recessed wheels for enhanced mobility

•      Protective stacking corners

•      Removable trays

•      Silk screened graphics

•      And much, much more!

API also constructs larger shipping crates and containers to house and protect medical instruments including:

•      Mobile CAT Scan Units

•      X-Ray machines

•      Surgical Robots

Designed to withstand long trips and harsh environments, API Customizable Medical Equipment Cases are simple to open and store.

Please take a moment to view our Medical Equipment Cases Product Gallery.

All API products are 100% inspected and tested and our dedicated engineering and machining groups support our core capabilities to ensure delivery of quality products on time every time.

If you have any questions, 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.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Custom Shipping Cases to Fit Your Needs

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Let’s face it; there is no standard size for new products, electronics, and technologies. So why are you trying to fit your unique equipment into a standard shipping case? That is why Advanced Packaging Inc. – also known as API – offers a wide variety of custom case solutions.

API not only offers different sized cases, but also different style cases and different manufacturing materials – such as roto-molded, injection molded, vacuum formed, blow molded, fabricated and welded aluminum.

Rotational Molded single lid transit Cases

API offers a wide variety of heavy-duty rotationally molded cases, made from polyurethane plastic, for the transport and storage of all types of equipment. These cases are extremely durable, shock resistant and water resistant, making them ideal for both commercial and military applications.

Injection Molded Transit Cases

These cases are also heavy-duty, rugged, impact resistant, and waterproof, offering a compact transportation environment for your sensitive equipment. Staples of the U.S. military, injection molded cases are airtight, watertight, dent resistant, shatter resistant, lockable and will last a lifetime.

Welded Aluminum Transit Cases

New metal forming technology allows for the ultra fast and highly affordable manufacturing of fully welded aluminum cases designed to perform under extreme conditions. A fully-welded aluminum protective case from API is reusable, reparable, highly customizable and at the end of service completely recyclable.

Fabricated Cases

These cases are not only affordable, but can be built to meet a large variety of size and weight requirements and are often the preferred solution for oversized common carrier shipments of critical equipment. Fabricated cases are built using high-quality extruded aluminum edging, all steel plated hardware and the finest grades of multi-layered, fiberglass laminate plywood.

Why API?

At API our experienced engineers will match your product or special content to the appropriate protective case solution based solely on its unique characteristics and requirements.

Regardless of size, quantity or style API can provide the perfect custom single lid transit case or double entry rack mount protective case solution faster and more affordable than anyone else.

Please take a moment to view our Custom Case Product Gallery.

If you have any questions, 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.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Military and Government Shipping Cases

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Whether you are shipping electronic instruments, weapons or workstations, we at Advanced Packaging Inc. (API) know just how important it is that you have a shipping case that is capable of withstanding even the harshest combat conditions. That is why we manufacture over 350 airtight, lightweight, waterproof, and shockproof cases and accompanying cushioning systems – available in over 10,000 original engineered designs – to meet your needs. And all of our military cases comply with MIL-SPEC requirements.

Please take a moment to view our military product gallery. Our various shipping solutions include:

Weapons/Tactical Cases: We offer the largest selection of field-tested, roto-molded or injection molded military weapons cases around. API solutions include:

•      Weapons cases / Tactical firearms cases

•      Field deployment cases

•      General purpose & tent cases

•      463L Pallet case

Office Technology: We also offer stock or custom transport cases for all military specific communications and office technology. From single lid transit cases to double entry rack mount cases – API has a solution to fit your needs.

•      Workstation cases

•      Computer cases

•      Military laptop cases

•      Military printer cases

•      Mobile communications cases

Medical/Other: We believe choice is critical to your success. Let an experienced API sales technician guide you through the numerous protective case options available to find the solution that fits your exact needs. Other solutions include:

•      Medical Supply & DEPMED cases

•      Footlockers

•      Trunklockers

If you have any questions, 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.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.