Direct access to the design team
Our team creates and revises the 3D packaging designs in-house, so questions and changes go directly to the people developing the case, foam or crate.
Defense & military
Custom packaging for military and defense equipment.
Vol Case supplies custom military cases, foam inserts, wood crates and ATA cases for defense contractors and military equipment manufacturers. We package military equipment, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), communications equipment, sensors and larger systems for shipment, testing and field use.
Free design & quoting. No obligation.
- ITAR Registered
- CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessed
- USA-made packaging
Packaging options
Choose the packaging for your equipment.
The right packaging depends on the complete equipment set, its weight and how it will be moved. We can supply the case, foam, crate or any combination.
Injection molded cases
For portable equipment and field kits, we help select a case and design the interior to fit the complete equipment set. Choose from brands including Pelican, SKB, NANUK and Condition 1.
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Custom foam inserts
Order fitted foam for new cases or packaging you already own. We CNC route or waterjet cut the inserts to hold equipment and accessories in place.
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Wood crates
For large, heavy or unusually shaped equipment, we design the base, supports and enclosure together. Crates are supplied throughout the eastern United States.
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ATA cases
For equipment that needs a custom-size case and repeated transport, we build the enclosure and interior around how it will be loaded, opened and moved.
Explore ATA casesSecure information and design
Secure CUI handling and in-house design.
Our secure enclave supports eligible controlled unclassified information (CUI), so you can share the technical detail needed for packaging design without scrubbing it first.
Plan around your required date
We support fast turnarounds for time-sensitive projects. Share the required date early so we can review the design work, available materials and production schedule before confirming delivery.
Contact us to confirm what we can accept and arrange an approved transfer method before sending CUI or export-controlled technical data. Do not include controlled information in this website form or its attachments.
Layout details
Keep the whole kit organized.
Professional packaging helps people find the right part, remove it without difficulty and see what needs to be packed before leaving the site.
Keep small parts visible
We group equipment by how it is used and give small accessories clear locations. Labels or a layout sheet can help distinguish similar pockets and make missing items easier to spot.
Support the equipment where it needs it
Foam supports the main body while leaving clearance around connectors, fittings and other delicate features. Finger and hand slots make removal easier. We choose the material and density for the part's weight, sensitivity and use.
Use the available space
Lid straps, removable trays and separate compartments can make room for accessories. An interchangeable insert can accommodate different equipment sets within the same case.
Wood crates and ATA cases
Package large or irregular equipment.
Large equipment needs support at the points designed to carry its weight. We build custom wood crates and ATA cases around the equipment's size, support points and loading method. Blocking, bracing and restraints can keep the load in place while leaving clearance around delicate surfaces and protruding parts. Removable panels or a ramp can make loading and unloading easier.
Military specifications and export marking
We build to the military packaging specifications confirmed for your project. Our wood crates are stamped for international export, and all our wood products meet ISPM-15 export requirements. ISPM-15 covers wood treatment and marking; it does not establish compliance with military packaging specifications or ATA performance requirements.
Moisture protection and on-site packing
Waterproof barrier bagging with desiccant is available for moisture protection. If the equipment needs to be packed at your facility, we can plan on-site crating after reviewing the location, equipment and access.
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Project examples
Defense and drone packaging we have built.
Military drone system
56components across three cases
A changing drone system.
Three Pelican 1745 Air cases organized a complete drone system with fitted foam and lid storage. The program included 41 design revisions as the equipment changed and grew into repeat production.
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Defense · Communications equipment
140production cases
Antenna kit cases with organized foam
Two prototypes refined an existing SKB case layout for a 16-component antenna kit. The approved design supported 140 production cases.
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Nuclear-defense components
2primary case layouts
Room for protective bags and fittings.
We developed foam layouts for nitrogen-bagged components, moving from routed foam-only prototypes to waterjet-cut production. We also supplied foam lining for shipping crates the customer had sourced elsewhere.
Read the case studyThese examples describe separate projects. Some equipment details and views were withheld or modified in the published case studies to protect customer information.
Project requirements
Plan for the contract and shipment.
Specifications and markings
Tell us which packaging specifications, materials, tests and markings your project requires. We review them with you before production. A case name or brand alone does not establish that the finished packaging meets a particular specification.
Materials and sourcing
We review applicable DFARS clauses and Berry Amendment sourcing requirements for each project, including the materials and documentation needed. Share the contract requirements early so we can confirm what applies to the packaging.
Common applications
Packaging for different defense equipment and uses.
The details vary between an early prototype, a field kit and a large shipment. These guides explain the packaging choices for each use.
Defense prototypes
Portable systems moving between demonstrations, testing and customer reviews may need packaging that changes with the hardware. See how case and foam design can support those stages.
Explore cases for defense prototypesDrone, robot and communications kits
Batteries, controllers, payloads and accessories often travel together. See examples of complete kits arranged across cases for transport and field use.
Explore drone, robot and comms kitsLarge equipment and assemblies
Airframes, robotic systems and other oversized assemblies may need custom bases and planned lifting access. See how crating accounts for their weight and shape.
Explore large transport packagingPrecision instruments
Sensors, optics and test equipment can be sensitive to pressure on particular surfaces. See how support locations and foam selection help protect those features.
Explore precision instrument packagingDeployable technical kits
When several teams use the same equipment, a consistent layout helps each kit open and repack the same way. See how approved designs support repeated builds.
Explore repeatable technical-kit packagingDesign and repeat orders
From equipment list to approved packaging.
Describe the equipment and its use
Provide an equipment list, dimensions, weights and available CAD files or photos. Include quantities, the required date and how the packaging will be transported and used. Use the approved transfer method for controlled information.
Review the design and quote
We prepare the proposed packaging design and quote, then make the changes you request. If a physical fit check would help, we can make a prototype. Physical prototypes are quoted separately.
Approve production and plan reorders
After approval, we build the packaging and check fit and access. We keep approved designs and revisions for future orders. Tell us about equipment changes before the next build so we can review what needs updating.
Defense startups
Packaging support for defense startups.
An early demonstration and a later production shipment may need different packaging. We help defense startups plan around the equipment they have today and the requirements expected for delivery to their customer.
Plan for hardware that is still changing
Tell us which components are final, which may change and what the next demonstration or shipment needs to achieve. We can help determine whether an updated foam insert can use the current case or whether the changes call for different packaging. Bringing those questions into development helps you plan for the next stage before ordering production quantities.
Frequently asked questions
Ordering and compliance questions.
Contact our team if you need help choosing packaging or planning an order.
Yes. Vol Case is ITAR registered. Contact us before sharing export-controlled technical data so we can review the project and arrange an approved transfer method.
Tell us about your project
Discuss your packaging needs.
Tell us what your company needs to pack, how it will be used, the quantity and your required date. We can help determine the next step and provide a free design and quote, with no requirement to purchase.
- Free design and quoting
- Direct access to our team
- No obligation to purchase