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By the MSACase Team · 14 years in protective case manufacturing If you’ve never ordered a custom case before, the process can feel like a black box. You send a request, and a few weeks later a finished case arrives. But what happens in between? Here’s a step-by-step look at how we make custom aluminum […]

Quick Answer Choose aluminum if you want a premium look, strong rigid protection and flexible custom sizes, even for small orders. Choose ABS if you want a lighter, lower-cost case with good everyday protection. Choose PP if you need a lightweight, fully sealed (often waterproof) molded case and can order in large volumes. There’s also […]

QUICK ANSWER Vinyl records store best at a stable 65-70°F (18-21°C) and 45-55% relative humidity, kept vertical rather than stacked flat, and out of direct sunlight. Heat is the real enemy — records begin to soften and warp well before they visibly melt, and the damage often starts around 80°F in a hot car, attic, […]

QUICK ANSWER The right cue case depends on how your cue breaks down, not just its overall length. A one-piece cue needs a full-length case (commonly in the neighborhood of 145-155cm), while a 3/4-jointed cue — the most common snooker format — packs down shorter and fits a case sized closer to 120cm. The feature […]

QUICK ANSWER There’s no single “best” foam for every case — the right choice depends on how the case will be used. EPE foam is the most cost-effective option for high-volume, single-configuration packaging. Pick-and-pluck foam offers the most flexibility for mixed or changing equipment loads but wears faster and absorbs moisture. Die-cut EVA foam delivers […]

  QUICK ANSWER There is no single “best” aluminum case manufacturer for every USA business. Domestic manufacturers like Royal Case Company, Cases by Source, and Kalispel Case Line offer faster turnaround and no tariff exposure. They are typically best for smaller orders or urgent timelines. Overseas manufacturers, including MSACase in Foshan, China, offer lower per-unit […]

QUICK ANSWER The safest way to fly with camera gear is a hard-sided case with custom-cut foam that holds every item snugly, so nothing shifts during handling. Pack the camera body toward the centre of the case, away from the edges most likely to take an impact. Wrap lenses individually with caps on both ends, […]

QUICK ANSWER TSA requires unloaded firearms to travel in checked baggage only, inside a locked, hard-sided container that fully secures the firearm from access. Only the passenger may hold the key or combination, non-TSA locks are required, and a minimum of one lock is needed, though two is recommended. The firearm must be declared to […]

QUICK ANSWER Landed cost is the full price of getting an aluminum case from the factory floor to your warehouse door. It includes the unit price, one-time tooling fees, freight, insurance, import duties, and customs broker fees. Unit price alone is rarely more than half the real number. MOQ affects how tooling costs are spread […]