ABOUT THE CASE INDUSTRY About The Case Industry Bel-Air Cases > About The Case Industry There are many types and styles of shipping and carrying cases. Determining which case is best for you and your products depends on many factors, and not every case can provide the ideal solution for your requirements. Case durability, size and fit, weight, pricing, options, and appearance are all important considerations. When choosing a case, make sure you work with someone who has your best interests in mind and isn’t just concerned about selling you a specific brand. Some times an “off the shelf” case may be your best solution, other times a “made to order” case will result in a better fit, better protection, and more attractive appearance. At Bel-Air Cases, we will help you determine if our cases are the most appropriate for your requirements. If not, we’ll help you find another source. In the meantime, here is a brief guide to help you learn more about the world of transit cases. Case Type About the Process Durability Available Sizes Ability to Customize Cost Advantages Disadvantages BEL-AIR Vacuum-formed Plastic shells are “vacuum formed” from sheet plastic, trimmed to the desired height, then the valance and hardware is added HIGH Many Many HIGH $$ Ability to customize Available sizes Not ideal for deep drawn cases Roto-Molded Plastic shells are “roto-molded” from “liquid” plastic. Hardware is added secondarily. VERY HIGH Some LOW $$$ Durability Heavy Injection Molded Plastic shells are “injection molded” from “liquid” plastic. Hardware is part of the case. HIGH Few VERY LOW $$ Waterproof Availability Limited Sizes Aluminum Aluminum shells are fabricated or pressed from sheet aluminum or composite. Valance and hardware are added secondarily. MEDIUM Many MEDIUM $$ Initial appearance Easily dented or scratched Fabricated Laminated woods or composites are cut to size and assembled using aluminum brackets. Valance and hardware are added secondarily. MEDIUM Unlimited VERY HIGH $$$ Unlimited sizes and alternative configurations. Very Heavy Blow Molded Plastic shells are “blow molded” from “liquid” plastic. Hardware is added or can be part of the case. LOW Many LOW $ Economical Availability Only available in smaller sizes. ABOUT US FAQS PRIVACY POLICY SITE MAP Copyright © 2021 California Quality Plastics Website Built & Designed By Raincross