IQS Newsroom Articles on ATA Cases
ATA Cases
ATA cases adhere to a generalized set of dunnage
specifications laid out by the Air Transport Association. Although ATA cases
are not used solely in air transport applications, ATA case manufacturing
guidelines ensure that ATA cases are capable of withstanding high-impact
transit for the transportation of delicate equipment, such as musical
instruments, computers and computer components and digital hardware. 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. 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.
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. Typical ATA cases are fabricated from 8mm
thick plastic laminated hardwood panels or laminated fiberglass panels which
are joined at each seam with aluminum extrusions. Other guidelines for ATA
cases include steel ball corners, polyfoam interior cushioning, lid tongue and
groove valance and specific hardware regulations. Because ATA cases are made
from hardwood or fiberglass panels, no tooling is required, resulting in
lowered manufacturing costs.