Learn how to pick the perfect foam for your custom case.
This time of year, it seems like everyone is shipping or preparing to ship something! However, most businesses that use custom cases need to ship things every day of the year. If you are specifically making custom cases for shipping and transport, the right custom foam is a necessity. When choosing foam for shipping needs, here is what you need to know.
Always Assume the Worst
Many people assume that placing a FRAGILE sticker on the outside of their custom case will ensure a smooth transportation process. However, that is not the case! Even great shipping companies will be rough with your custom cases, so you should always plan for the worst-case scenario. Foam will help to protect the contents of your custom case from careless workers.
Know the Load
When choosing foam for your shipping needs, you should pay careful attention to the foam’s load. Think of load like this—each side or corner of the object inside of your custom case will be making direct contact with the foam insert that you choose. At every point of contact, the foam load will be calculated. The total weight of the item will be divided by the surface area that is making direct contact with foam. As a result of these calculations, you can tell how the foam will help to support your object.
Pay Attention to Your Custom Case
Beyond the contents of the custom case, you should also pay attention to the custom case itself! Even if you do a great job protecting the contents with foam inserts, if the outer shell is not hard enough or sturdy enough to protect much of anything, it won’t make a difference. Consider adding more features, like an airtight seal or shock protection, to your custom case to feel better about shipping it.
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