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.

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