Custom Protective Cases

Drone and Autonomous Systems Custom Protective Cases

UFP Technologies specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing custom protective case and foam insert solutions for drone and unmanned systems. We support drone manufacturers supplying the defense, military, and homeland security markets by providing rugged packaging solutions that protect sensitive UAV platforms, sensors, batteries, and mission-critical components during transport, storage, and deployment.

Our precision fabricating capabilities, protective packaging expertise, and access to a wide range of hard cases and engineered packaging foams allow us to deliver complete protective case and insert solutions tailored to your drone system’s exact requirements. From compact tactical UAVs to larger unmanned platforms and ground control equipment, we help ensure your technology arrives mission-ready and fully protected.

Locations in Hunstville, AL & Kissimmee, FL
Authorized dealers of Pelican and SKB cases.

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Applications

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Ballistic Panels
Virtual Training Systems
Communications Equipment

Sensors and Radar
Rugged Portable Computers
Weapons Systems

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Choosing a Case and Insert

UFP Technologies has access to a wide array of protective cases and packaging foams that have been tested to meet military specifications. We can guide you through the entire process of designing and developing a custom solution which includes selecting the necessary protective case and choosing the optimal foam.

Military defense and aerospace protective case for sensitive equipment

Case Selection

UFP Technologies can provide you with the best cases for your application from a wide range of quality suppliers. Pelican, SKB, ECS, and Desapro are a small sampling of the manufacturers we work with.

Custom Foam inserts to protective defense and aerospace sensitive equipment

Foam Selection

It’s important to consider the application when choosing the right foam for your insert. Based on your needs and requirements, our team of foam experts will help you decide which foam is ideal for your case and insert solution.

Cross-linked Polyethylene Foam (XLPE)

XLPE is typically regarded as the highest quality packaging foam. It can be used to create long-lasting and extremely durable inserts that are the most aesthetically pleasing of all foam families.

Superior protection
Low abrasion
Excellent durability and chemical resistance
Aesthetically appealing

Polyethylene Foam

PE foams are the industry standard for military applications with a strong history of providing cost effective solutions with excellent durability. Available is a variety of densities to suite specific cushion performance characteristics.

Great protection and durability
Good aesthetics and readily available for rapid deployment

Polyurethane Foam

Polyurethane foam provides excellent protection for light-weight, delicate objects with high fragility and/or lower drop height maximum. This open-cell foam provides excellent cushioning at a very reasonable cost and can be easily molded or cut to fit one’s particular application. It is used regularly in medical packaging where abrasion resistance is required and comes in a range of densities and colors.

Good protection for lightweight, delicate objects
Lower cost

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Capabilities

As the leading manufacturer of custom foam case inserts in North America, UFP Technologies has the equipment and expertise to fabricate foam inserts to meet just about any application and budget. Depending on the type of foam specified, quantity of inserts required, and complexity of the design, we utilize the following processes.

Routing

We use the best CNC equipment on the market to produce complex designs with a high degree of accuracy. Solid piece construction allows for less adhesive to be used, ensuring a more durable solution over the long haul.

Waterjet Cutting

This process allows simpler designs to be rapidly produced with minimal set up and excellent accuracy.

Die Cutting

Used primarily for high volume, small and simple inserts, this process utilizes a steal ruled die that cuts foam into desired geometry. There are higher start-up costs due to required tooling, but can provide efficiencies over time.

Product Identification System

UFP Technologies offers laser etching, laser cutting and plastic etching to enhance your case insert. We can insert engraved plastic ID tags to assist in organizing the case contents and to ensure components don’t get left behind.

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Contact UFP

To contact UFP Technologies, please call the number below or complete the following form so that we may route your request to the proper contact.

100 Hale Street Newburyport, MA 01950 USA
800-372-3172
info@ufpt.com