ATA cases provide protection for a wide variety of items during shipping, storage and transportation. Many case companies manufacture ATA “style” cases which, although modeled after ATA guidelines, do not conform to them and are consequently considered not as safe as ATA certified cases. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Princeton Case West
Santa Maria, CA | 805-928-8840One of the top carrying case suppliers, Princeton Case West provides quality carrying cases, custom cases, shipping cases, plastic cases, aluminum cases, tool cases, computer cases, instrument cases, transit cases and ATA cases.
Custom Case Company, Inc.
Chicago, IL | 773-585-1164Our cases come in various configurations such as soft sewn cases, hard cases, model cases, exhibit cases, and more. We are experts in contract sewing and there is no project too complex for our experts. With manufacturing experience dating back to 1994 we are confident we can provide you with a top of the line custom carrying case.
Packaging Strategies, Inc.
Baltimore, MD | 410-547-7877Packaging Strategies is a leading foam fabricator with over 30 years experience in the design and manufacturing of flexible foam packaging solutions and products. With state of the art in house engineering and computer controlled fabrication machinery PSI has become one of the leading suppliers in the industry. Services are inclusive of engineering and design, prototyping and sampling, CNC die cutting, CNC routing, CNC sawing tables, CNC laminating equipment as well as a host of conventional equipment. Foams products include flexible polyethylene’s, polyurethanes, cross linked. Specializing in case and container inserts and cushion and vibration analysis PSI is an excellent choice for your next project.
Caseman, Inc.
Poway, CA | 800-227-3626Caseman offers both custom & stock shipping, carrying & rackmount cases for commercial, industrial & military applications. Authorized dealer for Pelican, SKB, Anvil, Parker, Platt, Philly & more. We specialize in custom foam interiors for computer, tradeshow & sensitive equipment needs.
Philly Case Company
West Deptford, NJ | 800-505-8179For over 75 years, Philly Case Company has been a leader in the carrying cases industry. We offer a wide variety of carrying cases with customization to fit our customer's needs. Our years of experience and expert team allow us to manufacture high-quality products while continuing to grow.
SKB Corporation
Orange, CA | 714-637-1252SKB Corporation has been a leader in the carrying case industry since 1977. We pride ourselves on our high-quality products and expert team. SKB offers a wide range of products and customization to meet our customers' needs. Contact us today.
ATA Cases - Custom Case Company, Inc.Because ATA cases carry such a broad range of technical equipment of different weights, sizes and accessibility requirements, most ATA case manufacturers offer custom manufacturing while remaining within the ATA specifications. In addition to varying case designs, accessories may also be added to further enhance the product. Possibilities include telescoping handles, swivel casters, socket casters, edge casters, quick release casters, keylock latches, padlock latches and, for some models, legs that fold out to make the case into a table.
ATA Cases - Custom Case Company, Inc.Businesses, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and artists use ATA cases for the transportation of high value instruments and equipment, including CPUs, motor lifts, TV monitors, digital sensors, sound mixing equipment and a broad range of electronic equipment.
ATA cases have the same general structure because of the regulations they must meet from the material to the specific kind of rivets being used. Authentic ATA cases have strict rules regarding the materials used. They must be constructed of a certain plastic laminate, fiberglass or aluminum. The inner walls and partitions must be made of multi-layer plywood and should be fastened with an aluminum angle abutment bonded with steel rivets.
Any exposed wooden edges need to be covered with an aluminum cap. Extruded aluminum fittings must be pneumatically driven every three inches along the outer surface of the case. Precautions have been taken to ensure that the aluminum does not accidentally snag while the case is in transit. All eight corners of the case must have steel knuckled ball corners that are accommodating for the stacking of similarly sized cases on top.
Piano type hinging is required for ATA cases with a hinged lid. Other requirements are concerned with the latches, handles and interior lining. For example, latches may either be spring loaded twist latches or valance-spanning spring loaded draw latches. Rubber gripped recessed steel handles are to be used and attached by steel rivets. Also, the interior lining must be an esterfoam, a flexible polyurethane foam or ethafoam which is expanded polyethylene plastic.
