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Custom Ramp Access Cases From Star Case

    Component roll-in cases are most often designed as an E4 style case with hinged front opening door.  The front door (lid) is supported with a 5th caster to provide support and stability when component is rolling up the ramp.   The case shown here was designed and built for a major manufacturer of graphic imaging devices for the photographic industry.  Their tradeshow and training schedule demanded rapid set-up and tear down of their bulky and heavy rolling devices.  Their extremely expensive components demanded ULTRA STAR premium 1/2" construction cases.  After contacting other case manufacturers, they contacted Star Case; the only company with the engineering strength and know-how to tackle the project.  This case has successfully transported an 800 pound device over 50 times on international shipments and is no where near the end of its serviceable life.  After careful discussions with our client, we intelligently responded to the following criteria for this project:

starbutton.gif (1142 bytes)Case contents must load and unload easily by one person in less than 10 minutes.
starbutton.gif (1142 bytes)All items within the case must be positively secured and shock isolated while in transit.
starbutton.gif (1142 bytes)Case will be extensively forklifted due to its overall size so case wall thickness and integrity must be able to withstand such handling.
starbutton.gif (1142 bytes)Ramp system must be strong enough to support a 800 pound + component with minimal risk of slippage or roll-off.
starbutton.gif (1142 bytes)System must be able to withstand excessive international airline and common carrier transit.
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Case must be less than 36" in width to permit access through most doorways and loading ramps.

The Result:
     A custom E4 style roll-in case with permanently installed heavy-duty ramp system.  The case is equipped with a heavy guage steel fastened ramp system with hinged bottom supports (not visible in photo).  The lead-in lip of the ramp is equipped with a heavy-duty hinged steel lip to fascilitate component rolling onto ramp.  Ramp surface is textured aluminum for minimal slip.  Ramp is equipped with aluminum side rails to keep the component on the ramp and minimize the likelihood of roll-off.  Case is equipped with locking heavy-duty casters to keep case from rolling while rolling component into case.  Once component is rolled into case it rests on a special 'floater base' comprised of a wooden platform mounted onto a minimal 2" thickness of high density polyester foam.

     The case shown here is ideally suited for field work or portable trade show transport.   Variations to consider are an increase or decrease in the number of extra component compartments or a double-length hinged ramp that provides lower incline for even larger and heavier components. 

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NOTE:  This is but one of literally hundreds of similar designs Star Case has successfully designed and built for time and dollar conscious clients.   Visit our Custom Design Quote Form or call today for your custom variation of specific requirements.
 




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