Product Testing for Custom Hard Cases

GEMSTAR Custom Hard Cases (Cannon Falls, MN) is committed to manufacturing high-quality industrial cases to ensure performance and protection. The company's three case platforms, Sentinel injection-molded cases, VersaPro thermoformed, single-walled cases, and Stronghold rotationally molded cases, meet multiple industry standards for case performance. GEMSTAR product testing capabilities include:

• Vibration: Loose load vibration, repetitive shock and bounce tests according to ASTM D4169, MIL-STD-810, ATA300, FedEx, ISTA 1A, FED-STD-101 and multiple other industry standards evaluate the structural integrity of cases and the ability of the packaging to protect the contents from vibration.
• Drop: Drop tests according to ASTM D4169, MIL-STD-810, ATA300, FedEx, ISTA 1A, FED-STD-101 and multiple other industry standards simulate impacts that may occur during transit.
• Submersion/Immersion: Submersion, immersion, and ingress tests according to IP67, MIL-STD-810, FED-STD-101 and several other industry standards evaluate the case’s ability to prevent the ingress of water.
• Heat & Conditioning: Heat-related tests according to MIL-STD-810, FED-STD-101, MIL-STD-648 and multiple other industry standards evaluate the capability to withstand extreme heat under varying test configurations.
• Dart Impact: Impact tests according to the Association of Rotational Molders evaluate the impact strength of different materials and the effects of processing parameters on impact strength.
• Handle Strength: Handle pull strength tests evaluate if a case can withstand heavy loads.
• Wheel Endurance: Wheel endurance testing evaluates the bearings, rubber and other components for wear and durability.

For more information, visit gemstarcases.com.