Art House Mark Ham

The uses for protected and secure foam-filled briefcases go far beyond what we’re typically shown in movies. Few people need to keep an easily assembled, silenced pistol in a briefcase for their job as an international secret agent, and not many of us are transporting gems and jewels for a gig as a mining tycoon. Polyethylene foam packaging cases have plenty of real-world applications though, that can apply to people in nearly any walk of life.

A specialized case, packed with custom-cut shipping foam, isolates an item from impact, and prevents its movement within the case, whether alone or sharing the case with other components. One of the most popular uses for foam insert cases is in photography, as costly camera equipment and spare lenses need to be kept safe while getting to where you plan to shoot. The hard shells of these cases do a good job protecting against the elements and external dangers, and the interior foam design stabilizes and absorbs shock.

And while you may not be an agent, you may still be a hunter or a marksman who wants to ensure the safety of your firearms. These cases are made to be locked, keeping their contents secure. Padded security cases are important items in the scientific community as well. Many experiments and tests require on-site measurements and calculations, which requires delicate and expensive instruments having to be transported to the location. Custom shapes carved into the foam will hold every part and component in place, preventing damage and making it easy to get all the necessary data back to the lab.

Even on a smaller scale, students and professionals can use this kind of casing to protect their computers and electronics. For these situations, as well as for the previously mentioned testing equipment, foam inserts are also made in anti-static formulations to help prevent the invisible buildup and damaging transfer of electro-static energy into components.