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Designing Cases to ATA Specification 300 Category 1

Sierra Cases — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:52:02 +0000

Imagine reaching your destination and finding a vital piece of equipment is missing. Perhaps it was left behind when the aircraft was unloaded in the dark. That's why ATA Specification 300 recommends using white containers for goods shipped by air. Color is only one part of the specification. White is only required on Category I […]

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ATA Specification 300 and Service Life Testing

Sierra Cases — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 19:04:41 +0000

“ATA Specification 300: Specification for Packaging of Aircraft Supplies” helps airlines manage the cost of shipping delicate and high-value items. It spells out how containers and flight cases should be constructed to protect contents against damage while minimizing weight and volume. It addresses how containers are to be marked and how they should be designed […]

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Understanding ATA Specifications When Sending Goods by Air

Sierra Cases — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:40:23 +0000

Late in 2012 it was reported that American Airlines was replacing its paper flight manuals with iPads. No doubt, iPads are sleeker and take up less space. But, the switch was justified by weight reduction. Weight is very important to airlines. More fuel is required to move each additional pound through the air. It is […]

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Choosing the Right Humidity Indicator

Sierra Cases — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 20:44:58 +0000

In the desert, relative humidity levels may be as low as 5%. In the tropics, 100% is possible. Anything over 40% is generally considered humid. Humidity causes metal to corrode and mold to form. Lower humidity is a problem too, as drops in temperature cause condensation. If that happens inside a transit case or shipping […]

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How Desiccants Manage Moisture in a Transit Case

Sierra Cases — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:40:49 +0000

You can't prevent moisture from entering an enclosure. It's in the sealed-in air. It's in the enclosed materials. It even permeates through the walls and seals of the enclosure. And, when a transit case is equipped with a breather for pressure equalization, air will be drawn in from outside, too. Moisture causes corrosion and provides […]

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Rotationally Molded Transit Cases: 8 Advantages

Sierra Cases — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:00:44 +0000

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) makes excellent transit cases, especially when formed by the rotational molding process. HDPE is lightweight, strong, corrosion-proof, and resistant to solvents and acids. It remains stable through a wide temperature range. Rotational molding (roto-molding for short) distributes HDPE powder over the surfaces of a mold. The mold is heated and rotated. This […]

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