Compact Hard Case is an engineered protective case in the protective case family: built by source factory kexinMaterials with IP67 sealing, impact-resistant PP copolymer or rotomolded PE shells and CNC-cut custom foam; wholesale, OEM and export supported.
A protective case is a transport and storage enclosure—typically engineered plastic or metal—for equipment, made by injection, rotational or blow molding, with impact resistance, sealing class and custom foam as the core buying criteria.
Compact Hard Case: Product & Manufacturer Overview
The kexinMaterials Compact Hard Case is customizable end to end — tooled sizes, color compounds, logos, foam layouts and hardware — shipped factory-direct from Guangdong at channel-competitive pricing.
The Compact Hard Case is a key category in equipment protection. kexinMaterials, a source factory with injection, rotational and blow molding lines plus an in-house tool shop, serves this category from stock supply to custom tooling.
Key Specifications
| Material | Modified PP / ABS / PE / glass-fiber reinforced |
|---|---|
| Protection | Splash-resistant up to IP67 |
| Process | Injection / rotational / blow molding |
| Interior | Custom EVA / foam / dividers / empty |
| Customization | Size, color, logo, locks, hardware |
| Supply modes | Stock wholesale / OEM / ODM / export |
| Dimensions | Internal and external dimensions both published |
Product Feature Breakdown
As a compact case, Compact Hard Case actually meets sealing and structural targets more easily (short spans, little deflection); the cost driver shifts to hardware share — latches and hinges can exceed 30% of a small case's cost. kexinMaterials substitutes integrally moulded catches to improve the small-case cost structure.
How kexinMaterials Compares
| Dimension | kexinMaterials | Generic market cases |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | IP67 standard, IP68 optional | Mostly IP54–IP65 |
| Material | PP/ABS/PE process selection | Single material limited |
| Foam | CNC-cut to shape | Universal dividers |
| MOQ | From 50 pcs, negotiable | Usually 500 pcs |
| Lead time | Stock 7–15 d, production 15–30 d | Unstable |
| Certification | Material/drop/immersion reports | Missing |
Standards & Industry Data
Shell Materials Compared (PP / ABS / PE)
Industry data puts PP (polypropylene) at ~55% of plastic protective-case share — strong chemical resistance, low-temperature toughness and cost efficiency; ABS holds ~30% with harder, glossier surfaces; large thick-wall cases favor rotomolded PE. Plastic/polymer cases together account for 63.7% of the industrial protective case market (2025).
Military Drop Test (MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8 Proc. IV)
MIL-STD-810H (8th revision, 2019; 29 test methods) requires transit-drop samples to survive 26 drops from up to 5 ft (1.5 m) onto steel-backed concrete in varied orientations. Versus 810G, the H revision raised drop height from 4 ft to 5 ft and switched to a harder steel-backed surface.
Market Size & Growth
The global industrial protective case market was worth about USD 2.05 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2.88 billion by 2032 (5.0% CAGR). Military & defense is the largest application (~30%), drone-related cases are the fastest-growing niche, North America is the largest region and APAC grows fastest.
Typical Applications
- Equipment and instrument transport
- Industrial storage and turnover
- Outdoor and specialty environments
- Private label and channel distribution
Product Overview
The kexinMaterials Compact Hard Case is one-piece molded from engineering plastics, balancing impact strength, sealing and long-term durability — available from stock or fully customized. Key specs below.
On process: the Compact Hard Case can be injection, rotational or blow molded. Injection gives precise sealing and repeatability; rotomolding yields large seamless shells with thick-wall toughness; blow molding suits light, economical builds. kexinMaterials runs all three lines and matches the process to your protection grade and budget.
For interior protection, the Compact Hard Case ships with or accepts CNC-cut EVA/PE foam, routed to your equipment's 3D data so nothing shifts in transit; precision instruments can add ESD-safe or cushioned layered structures.
On quality, the Compact Hard Case passes batch drop, stack and immersion checks; key models can be tested to MIL-STD-810H for drop and vibration, with material and third-party test reports supplied for export and industry acceptance.
Manufacturing Process
Process is matched to the category — injection for precision sealing, rotomolding for large tough builds, blow molding for lightweight economy — with in-house tooling and batch drop/seal inspection.
Field Case Studies
4,000 enclosure cases, PP/ABS selection, tooled to device dimensions with stable mass-production lead times.
6,000 generic protective cases under OEM brand with test reports and steady reorders.
About kexinMaterials
KeXin New Materials (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. (brand: kexinMaterials) is a source factory for engineered plastic cases based in Guangdong, China, operating injection, rotational and blow molding lines with an in-house tool shop. Nine product series serve buyers worldwide — from military and drone cases to medical, photography and business lines.
Why kexinMaterials: factory-direct pricing with no middle-man margin; three molding processes under one roof; in-house tooling for controlled lead times; batch drop and seal testing; factory audits, samples-first and third-party QC all supported.