Custom Manufactured ATA Cases, Road Cases, and Flight Cases
Custom Engineered Strong, Light-Weight Plasti-CladTM Flight Cases
Plasti-CladTM ATA containers are flight cases made using an advanced plastic and aluminum composite panel structure that yields high strength and light weight. They incorporate standard ATA hardware, yet allow for advanced features such as recessed latches and handles that do not breach the inner case wall!
Plasti-Clad™ cases are light, durable and custom sized for you application. Typical weights are 25% to 35% less than a comparable wooden shipping container, and similar to molded plastic cases. Unlike molded cases, they do not get "gummy" in high heat environments. The composite panels hold up well to forklift abuse and are easily cleaned for their next deployment. Plasti-CladTM is available in 12 color options with no increase in lead time! They are the best option for larger items, or for custom ramp, drawer, and EIA rack options.
Plasti-CladTM containers require a higher initial investment than traditional wood ATA cases. However, a significant real dollar return on investment is generated from lower shipping costs and enhanced durability. Typical payback periods are often less than 2 or 3 shipments! Contact Us today and we will help you run the numbers.
Your case can be configured with drag wheels, lifting rings, casters, recessed handles, stainless steel latches, pallet runners, and customized locking options. Tool drawers, ramps, work tables, and all EIA rackmount accessories can be easily added. Based on your needs, we also configure these cases with our own line of high-tech case placards, cable pouches, and corrosion inhibitors.
Plasti-CladTM shipping containers perform much better than comparable wood cases on standard penetration tests (see below), yet weigh significantly less. Unlike wood cases, they do no swell, splinter, attract pests or cause import/export concerns.
Plasti-Clad Ultra LiteTM cases are made using a Tri-wall strucure of composite panels laminated together to form a high strength, light weight design. They incorporate standard ATA hardware and are available in a variety of colors and with or without an ABS over-laminate.
Plasti-Clad Ultra-LiteTM flight cases are a lighter version of our standard Plasti-Clad™ case line. Typically, the weight of these cases are 15% less than a comparable Plasti-Clad™ case, and 35% to 45% less than a wood ATA shipping container.
Dept. of Energy Penetration Test* Results
Plasti-CladTM Front
Plasti-CladTM Back
Plasti-CladTM Back
Wood ATA Case Front
Wood ATA Case Back
Wood ATA Case Back
* A Department of Energy penetration test specifies dropping a 13lb. steel rod onto a case panel from a height of 40". The Plasti-cladTM case was not breached but the wood case was breached on both the front and the back. A roto-molded case (not shown) also cracked in the same test conditions.