When it comes to transporting valuable equipment, a Bel-Air custom road case stands out as a top choice. From its rugged construction to its use of eco-friendly materials, the Bel-Air Custom Road Case offers reliable protection while aligning with sustainability goals. Here’s a closer look at why Bel-Air Cases have been a top choice for equipment cases since 1967.
The Durability Factor
Road cases, often associated with touring musical acts, typically are huge, heavy cases made of wood. However, at Bel-Air Cases, our road cases are heavy-duty equipment cases built from lightweight high-density polyethylene (HDPE). These cargo cases are just as protective as a bulky wood road case, but far more lightweight and much easier to maneuver.
But don’t let the light weight fool you, HDPE is one of the toughest materials on earth, delivering a higher level of impact-resistance than just about any other case material. Custom cases made from HDPE can withstand significant force without cracking or breaking. This toughness ensures that a flight case or road case made from HDPE protects the contents from rough handling, drops, and other stresses during transport.
Weatherproof & Ready For Extreme Conditions
HDPE is highly resistant to moisture, UV rays, and many chemicals, making it ideal for use in various environments. This weatherproof quality protects sensitive equipment from water damage, sun exposure, and corrosion, extending the lifespan of your Bel-Air travel cases. HDPE also can handle temperature extremes, so whether you are traveling to Death Valley, Antarctica or even the Moon, your case was built to handle just about any environment.
The Environmental Factor
When you think about a plastic carry case or plastic shipping cases, environmentally friendly might not be the first thing that springs to mind, however, a Bel-Air vacuum-formed case actually offers several environmental benefits, making them a sustainable choice for shipping and transport.
- Durability and Reusability: Vacuum-formed cases are exceptionally durable, and designed to withstand heavy use in various conditions. Their longevity means they can be reused repeatedly, reducing the need for single-use packaging materials and cutting down on waste over time.
- Reduced Material Waste: The vacuum-forming process typically requires less material than other manufacturing methods, minimizing waste during production. This process is also efficient, as excess material can often be recycled for future use.
- Recyclable Materials: Many vacuum-formed cases are made from recyclable plastics, allowing them to be repurposed at the end of their lifecycle. Using recyclable materials reduces landfill waste and supports a circular economy.
- Lower Carbon Footprint: Vacuum-formed cases are often lighter than other types of heavy-duty cases, which can reduce shipping weights and, in turn, lower transportation emissions (and costs). This is beneficial for companies looking to reduce their overall carbon footprint.
- Customizable for Specific Protection: Customization options, such as fitted foam inserts, minimize the need for additional protective materials, like bubble wrap or packing peanuts, which often aren’t recyclable.
By choosing vacuum-formed cases, companies can reduce waste, support recycling, and contribute to a more sustainable shipping and transport solution.
Did You Know?
Bel-Air Cases was created more than 50 years ago, and we were the first company to produce vacuum-formed equipment cases. Since that time Bel-Air has been at the forefront of case manufacturing and innovation.
We are also an American-owned and operated business, and a proud supplier of heavy-duty cases for the United States Military as well as many aerospace clients. If you need a tough military case, we can meet most MIL specs, and we also can design an ATA case that meets or exceeds all ATA standards.
Bel-Air Cases: An Ultimate Level Of Customization
While aspects such as durability, weather resistance and light weight are crucial, one of the main reasons why we love HDPE and vacuum-forming, in general, is that it allows us to provide customers with a high level of customization.
HDPE is highly versatile and can be molded into custom shapes, making it ideal for creating cases with specific dimensions, contours, and protective features. This flexibility allows for the creation of custom foam inserts and other case modifications that secure items firmly in place.
While the exterior of our cases provides a high level of protection, an equipment case with foam offers an even higher level of insurance against the bumps and bruises cases encountered as cargo. Our foam inserts are crafted from the highest quality foam and custom-built around your equipment to cushion the items and provide protection from jostling and vibrations.
Too often, custom plastic case manufacturers build a road case or shipping case without taking the extra step to design a custom foam interior. Instead, they hand it off to customers with a chunk of diced foam. This foam, also known as pick-and-pluck foam is cheap and the customer is forced to cut away at the foam to create cavities for equipment.
Not only is this unsightly, but this type of foam breaks down quickly and does not provide adequate protection for your equipment. We believe if you are paying for a custom road case or equipment case, this cost should include custom foam inserts.
Of course, in addition to customizing the size, configuration and interior of your case, we also have a wide assortment of latches, locks, case feet, hinges and other accouterments. To add a bit of flair, we can create cases with molded-in logos, custom decals or engraved cases.
We also offer many color choices. Black and silver are our standard colors, but we have some optional stock colors including red, blue, olive, green, yellow, white and orange. With a minimum purchase, we may be able to provide custom colors or even color matching, which can be a great option for anyone ordering a fleet of cases.
Order A Custom Road Case Today!
Whether you need a custom road case, trade show cases, carrying cases or heavy duty shipping cases, a Bel-Air equipment case is always custom-built to the highest standards. To get started on a custom case order, simply click on the Request A Quote tab on our homepage and fill out our quick contact form.