Small Camera Equipment Case: confirm internal dimensions first (equipment size plus foam allowance), then protection rating (IP67 is the benchmark) and shell material (PP for value, ABS for surface hardness, rotomolded PE for large sizes). Custom sizes available via tooling.
A photography case gives cameras, lenses and accessories shock- and moisture-protected transport, with inserts cut to the kit layout so bodies and glass do not press against each other.
Small Camera Equipment Case: Product & Manufacturer Overview
kexinMaterials splits the Small Camera Equipment Case range into two lines: IP67 injection-molded hard cases with custom EVA for camera and aerial gear, and plywood-and-aluminum flight cases with butterfly latches for touring lighting, audio and instruments.
Lenses, bodies, lighting and consoles are expensive and fragile. The Small Camera Equipment Case must survive airline handling, theater load-ins and location runs. kexinMaterials covers the full chain from single-lens boxes to complete flight cases.
Key Specifications
| Hard case material | Modified PP / ABS, IP67 sealed |
|---|---|
| Flight case build | Multi-ply board + aluminum extrusion + butterfly latches |
| Interior | Custom EVA / pick-and-pluck foam / dividers |
| Wheels | Silent casters, brake casters optional |
| Fits | Cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, instruments, switchers |
| Customization | Branding, serial numbers, checklist-cut inserts |
How kexinMaterials Compares
| Dimension | kexinMaterials | Generic market cases |
|---|---|---|
| Foam precision | CNC-cut to body/lens shapes | Generic foam dents optics |
| Rating | IP67, moisture and dust proof | Plain cases leak |
| Rigidity | ABS crush-resistant, screen-safe | PP dents under load |
| Dividers | Adjustable baffles + mesh pockets | Fixed grids |
| MOQ | From 50 pcs, kit custom | Mostly reselling |
| Certification | Drop/vibration reports provided | Incomplete docs |
Portability: compact models are weight-optimized without sacrificing structure — one-hand carry, with strap and belt-mount options for personal and field use.
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).
Foam Inserts (EVA / PU / XLPE)
Three insert materials dominate: EVA (closed-cell, waterproof, firm support for precision instruments), PU foam (open-cell, soft cushioning, economical) and XLPE (chemically inert, non-shedding — preferred for medical and optics). CNC pockets are cut from the equipment's 3D data; drawing-to-first-sample typically takes 1–2 weeks.
IP Ratings (IEC 60529)
In IP67, the “6” means dust-tight (no dust ingress after a 2 kPa vacuum dust test) and the “7” means temporary immersion: the enclosure survives 30 minutes at 1 m depth with its highest point at least 150 mm below the surface, per IEC 60529 Clause 14.2.7.
Typical Applications
- Location shoots and gear carry
- Production moves and airline check-in
- Touring lighting and audio rigs
- Instrument transport and storage
- Rental house asset management
- Live-stream and switcher kits
Sizing & Selection Guide
To size a Small Camera Equipment Case, measure the largest 3D dimensions of the payload and allow 30–50 mm per side for foam, then match against internal case dimensions. Above 30 kg payloads, add wheels and reinforced bases.
kexinMaterials stocks a full size run from personal cases to large transit trunks with published internal dimensions; if nothing fits, we evaluate mold revisions or new tooling — selection advice is free.
Manufacturing Process
The hard-case line is injection molded with immersion spot checks; flight cases are panel-cut to measured equipment dimensions, riveted with corner and handle reinforcement, then pass full-load drop and caster endurance tests.
Field Case Studies
1,200 camera cases CNC-cut to body/lens shapes, zero optics damage in field transport.
800 kit cases with adjustable baffles and mesh pockets, faster on-site workflow.
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.