Choosing the Right Waterproof Equipment Case
Choosing the right waterproof equipment case is crucial in protecting your business’s time, money, and resources. Although this is the most overlooked feature in most people’s search for equipment cases, it has proven to be one of the most important features to look out for.
If you aren’t sure where to begin, you can start by knowing that protective equipment cases come in a wide variety of materials and styles. From lightweight plastic to aluminum and customized cases to crates, all you really need to look for is the case with the highest level of protection against impact, shock, and most importantly—water.
Common Features of Waterproof Cases
Not only can waterproof cases prevent water damage to your equipment, but their molded plastic is also extremely useful in absorbing other impacts or shock caused by mishandling or accidents. So, it is pretty common for most waterproof equipment cases to come with a manufacturer’s lifetime guarantee, so you can have it repaired or replaced for free.
Waterproof cases are also typically elevated with foam inserts. In using high-quality cushioning, you will provide a more well-rounded protection to your equipment. Foam acts as a barrier between your items and the case itself, so your valuables do not move around and become damaged. The combination of a waterproof case and a foam insert is the perfect pair for protecting your things.
Lastly, most cases also come with convenient, easy-to-use handles, wheels, pressure relief valves (to prevent popping in changes in pressure), and secure clasps. So, don’t worry about sacrificing one feature for another because it has basically become standard to include most of these features.
The level of protection a case can offer against water, moisture, and dust is known at the IP Rating. When shopping for a case, you will find two digits that indicate how effective the case is at protecting your valuables from the outside world. The first digit will indicate the level of protection against any interference of outside bodies. On one end of the scale, this can mean hands and fingers, but the higher digits refer to intrusions like dust particles. The second digit is equally important to regard because it indicates the level of protection against water, liquid, and any other moisture than can disturb your equipment. The lower digits refer to protection against drops of water, while the higher digits can indicate complete immersion in water.
Typically, an IP rating of 67 would indicate that the case could fully protect the insides from both dust and water, even when submerged fully.
Browse Our Selection of Waterproof Equipment Cases Today
If you are still unsure of what to look for in a waterproof case, let us point you in the right direction. At Midwest Case Company, we can help you analyze IP ratings and give you a better insight to all of our product selections. To learn more about the best waterproof equipment cases on the market, browse our website at cabbagecases.com or give us a call at (614) 486-2495 today. Our knowledgeable staff would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.