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How to Choose a Case

How to choose a protective case: 1) IP rating 2) drop test 3) foam type 4) material 5) brand budget 6) OEM MOQ.

5 Key Takeaways: How to Choose a Case

Application: How to Choose a Case – protective case solution in PP/ABS/Aluminum/HD-PE
Use case: industrial, MRO, defense, medical, photography, music...
Material: PP / ABS / Aluminum / HD-PE, IP rating IP54–IP68, CNC foam inlay
Order: MOQ 500 pieces per Pantone color, 30–45 days lead time, CE/RoHS/REACH/ISO 9001/BSCI
Shipping: EXW Guangdong (pickup) or FOB Shenzhen / Ningbo. B2B only – no end-consumer sales

How to Choose a Case: Overview

How to choose a protective case in 6 steps: (1) IP protection class per IEC 60529 — IP54 indoor, IP67 outdoor/marine, IP68 underwater. (2) Drop test standard — MIL-STD-810H Method 516.8 for 26 drops from 1.2 m. (3) Foam insert type — cube foam DIY, CNC-cut precise, PE/EVA. (4) Case material — PP lightweight logistics, ABS retail/brand, PC premium equipment, aluminium military/aerospace. (5) Branding budget — Pantone colour and logo from MOQ 500 pieces. (6) OEM MOQ and certification — CE/RoHS/REACH for EU, BSCI for social compliance. Kexin supports all 6 decisions with free DFM consultation.

Specifications

Material	PP / ABS / PC / Aluminum
Lead time	30–45 days
Minimum order quantity	500 pieces
Origin	Guangdong, China
Certificates	CE / RoHS / REACH / ISO 9001 / BSCI

Features

IP67/IP68 waterproof and dustproof (optional IP68 to 5 m depth)
MIL-STD-810H drop and shock resistance, 26+ drops from 1.2 m
Custom CNC-cut foam insert tailored to your device
Pantone-matched colour from 500-piece MOQ
TSA lock, pressure-equalization valve, O-ring seal
EXW Guangdong factory or FOB Shenzhen / Ningbo, 30–45 day lead time

Applications

The How to Choose a Case is used across many industries: industrial, photography, drone, defense, medical, rescue, radio, surveying, marine and more. OEM/ODM customization is standard.

Frequently asked questions

What specs matter most?

IP rating, drop test, foam, latches, and certifications are the top 5. Size/weight and MOQ depend on your use case. Kexin engineers all 7 with you.

What certifications and industries are How to Choose a Case suited for?

CE, RoHS 2/3, REACH, ISO 9001:2015, BSCI audited. IP67/IP68 test reports and MIL-STD-810H on request. Common B2B industries: competitive positioning — buyers comparing OEM case brands for B2B procurement.

Lead time and shipping terms for How to Choose a Case?

30-45 working days after artwork approval. We ship EXW Guangdong factory or FOB Shenzhen / Ningbo. Sea freight 25-30 days to EU, 18-22 days to US West Coast, 12-18 days to Southeast Asia. Air freight on request. Customer arranges import customs and last-mile.

What is the MOQ for How to Choose a Case? Can I customize logo and color?

MOQ starts at 500 pieces for custom Pantone in-mould color and logo. Heat-stamp logo available from 100 pieces. Sample lead time 7-10 days, bulk 30-45 days after artwork approval. EXW Guangdong factory or FOB Shenzhen / Ningbo. T/T 30/70 standard. We do not offer DDP or overseas warehouse.