A guide to custom foam inserts
A guide to custom foam inserts
A custom foam insert is the ideal addition to any durable case, helping to further protect your delicate tools or goods. But why else are these handy interiors useful, and how can you place a bespoke order here at Hofbauer?
We explain all you need to know in our guide to custom foam inserts!
What’s a custom foam insert?
Made for hard-shell cases, custom foam inserts are tailor-made from foam blocks that cushion your items and protect them from damage.
These foam inserts can feature either pre-cut individual pockets cut to match the dimensions and shape of your belongings or a do-it-yourself cutting application – but we’ll explore this in more detail later.
The advantages of custom foam inserts
There are several excellent benefits to personalised foam interiors:
- They protect your items
Bespoke foam inserts absorb destructive impacts and vibrations, helping to keep your delicate equipment and devices protected from damage.
Impacts and vibrations frequently occur during transportation, whether travelling via air or road. For example, due to time constraints, baggage handlers frequently move luggage roughly, causing impacts and vibrations that can displace delicate parts – meaning damage may occur during the flight.
The inclusion of a personalised foam interior should keep your belongings safe and sound from the above, plus more!
- They stop goods moving during transit
A protective custom foam insert that keeps items securely in position can prevent the contents of your case from shifting and colliding whilst in storage or as you’re on the move.
Without one, your goods may become scratched, scuffed, or even break, leading to expensive repairs or replacements.
- They keep your inventory organised
Bespoke cut foam inserts allow you to arrange your tools,devices or samples efficiently so you know exactly where each item is – perfect for salespersons with samples & engineers who have numerous screwdrivers, gadgets, and instruments.
What’s more, having a specific place for each item will help you to spot lost or broken equipment & tools, meaning you can replace them quickly and won’t be left red faced on the job.
- They exude professionalism
Impress your clients or customers by presenting your goods in a sleek and savvy custom foam interior. Only with a neat premium display case can you hope to sell your wares or services successfully – without one, you’ll likely be perceived as unprofessional and lose business, impacting your profits.
Who can benefit from custom foam interiors?
Many business professionals and sectors use protective cases and custom foam interiors to shield their equipment or tools from damage, including:
- The emergency services
- The military
- Broadcasting and communications teams
- Electricians
- Engineers
- Salespeople
- Photographers
And more!
How are custom foam inserts ordered?
At Hofbauer, our custom foam interior order process is straightforward and thorough to ensure you receive a product perfectly cut to your precise specifications.
To start your order, you’ll need to contact our experts first, who will politely request information about the items you wish to store, such as their size, dimensions, weight, density, functionality, and fragility.
To make life easier for you and to help us produce an accurate quote and product, we may ask you to provide images or drawings of the items, plus details surrounding their purpose and the environments they will be used in.
For more complex shapes, you could loan our team samples of your items – if possible – to ensure complete accuracy.
Then, we’ll prepare a bespoke quote – if accepted, we’ll move on to producing your tailor-made foam insert.
The production process
After receiving the go-ahead from you, our team will get started on producing your custom order.
We’ll choose the most suitable foam type for your application and design the layout, which will determine the production method we’ll use.
Our manufacturing process uses specialist CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawing software to formulate your interior layout ready for cutting – we’ll use either CAD routing and water jet cutting or press-cutting methods, depending on the foam type.
After meticulous quality checks, your custom foam insert will be added to your new protective case or delivered as a stand-alone product, depending on your order.
At-home DIY custom inserts
As mentioned earlier, some inserts have a do-it-yourself application. Pick ‘n’ pluck foam types for Peli cases feature pre-scored layers so you can ‘pluck’ out sections tailored to your gear – hence the name pick ‘n’ pluck.
You can also order a plain foam block to cut yourself using a foam cutting kit.
Whilst these methods are cost-efficient, they won’t always guarantee dimensionally accurate pockets, unlike the custom foam inserts produced by our highly experienced team of professionals.
Contact our team to find out more about custom foam inserts
If you’re looking for your next durable case and wish to add a custom foam insert to your order, we can help you. Our team has many years of experience in the industry, and can accurately produce bespoke foam interiors to meet your every need.
Just message us at cases@hofbauer.co.uk or call us directly on 0145 230 9782 to get the ball rolling on your order – we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you have.
