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Custom Aluminum Cases

Our custom aluminum cases are designed for durable, lightweight, and stylish transport. Custom solutions can be engineered for every need — from a light-duty presentation case to a rugged metal shipping case intended for industrial and government applications. We have built our reputation on delivering innovative, well engineered solutions to our customers.

Fabricated Aluminum Cases offer a high-tech appearance at a competitive or lower price than molded plastic cases. An aluminum case offers a perfect, cost-effective solution when a plastic case just won’t do. Custom foam interiors can add the finishing touch, transforming your traditional aluminum cases into OEM Equipment and Instrument Cases. The possibilities are endless — Custom interiors can be designed to your exact requirements and exteriors offer silk screen-print branding opportunities for company logos or other corporate identification for maximum impact. In addition, options such as color choice, a range of hardware, and packaging options are available. Custom cases can be produced in quantities of 200+ cases with no tooling charges.

Our MIL-Aluminum series is fabricated from .063 and .080 5052 aluminum alloy and welded in the seams for strength. This fabrication method offers great sizing flexibility and unlimited opportunities for customization to meet almost any military specification. A high strength to weight ratio makes the MIL-Aluminum superior to plastic and wood for many applications. Additionally, the cases’ metal enclosures can be powder coated in OD Green, Desert Tan, or any other color you may require.

Zarges Cases also offer rugged, no-nonsense aluminum case solutions. Their product line varies from aluminum military containers to rugged, welded rack cases. They are highly engineered and can be customized to meet almost any military requirement in quantities as low as 25 pieces. If required, Zarges cases are also available with airtight and watertight construction and can be produced to any size.

Our sales engineers can guide you through the custom design process to build a custom aluminum case that exceeds your expectations and meets your every requirement. Contact us for a free consultation.


Custom Solutions for Custom Aluminum Cases

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Case Study:Wooden Surgical Instrument Display Case

The Challenge
A medical device manufacturer needed cases to display their surgical products in accordance with user feedback. They wanted a stylish case that would allow the sales force to make a dynamic presentation.

The Response
Our sales and engineering team worked with the customer to develop 30 different kits featuring all the tools used in medical procedures…a few hundred components in all. For the initial kits, Source received all the parts that needed to be incorporated into the presentation. More recently, we were provided with CAD drawings of the parts which provided enough technical information to allow us to propose the optimal layout even though the physical pieces were not available.

The Solution
Source designed a series of wood cases fabricated from maple with a cherry stain and lacquered finish. The top edge of the case was routed to fit a lift-off lid in the recess. Both the lid and front panel were laser engraved with the company identification and logo. The interior was fitted with a die-cut flocked foam insert; each cavity was layered to the appropriate height so the components would lie at the same level. Photo-etched aluminum labels were inserted into foam cavities to identify each product. As products are updated and new ones are introduced, they can be quickly incorporated into the new system.