Questions from
the dock.
Cases, foam, colors and ordering. If it’s not here, ask the shop.
The cases
What are JM Boxes made of?
Twin-wall corrugated polypropylene, the same fluted plastic sheet used for reusable industrial packaging. Rims are banded and riveted, lids telescope down over the body, and hand holds are cut into the long sides.
How do they compare to flight cases?
They’re much lighter and cost less, which makes them a good fit for gear that travels by truck, van or freight and gets handled by crew. For gear that needs a hard, impact-rated shell for air freight or rough handling, a flight case is still the right call.
Will different series stack together?
Yes. Most of the lineup shares the 24 × 16 in footprint so mixed stacks stay square on a dolly. The Dock Runner is our larger 30 × 20 in trunk for cable and staging.
Are they reusable?
That’s the point. Pack once and use the same case show after show. Foam can be re-cut when your kit changes without replacing the shell.
Foam
What’s the difference between Pluck, CNC Single and CNC Stack?
Pluck is pre-scored foam you pull out by hand. CNC Single is one insert machined to your gear. CNC Stack is two or more layers, usually a lift-out top deck for small parts over a deep bottom layer.
What do you need from me for custom foam?
The make and model of every piece going in the case, plus anything that rides along like brackets, cables and batteries. If it’s custom or modified gear, we can work from photos and measurements or a trace.
Do I see the layout before you cut?
Always. We send a proof showing every pocket and finger pull. Nothing is cut until you approve it.
Colors and printing
What colors are available?
Box Black is standard. Our color program includes Signal Red, Royal Blue, Volt, Arctic White, Safety Orange, Forest and Steel Grey. Sheet colors vary by supplier, so we send physical color chips for approval before a run.
Can you print our logo on the cases?
Yes. Logos are screen printed or pad printed directly onto the case, or applied as a die-cut vinyl decal. One-color white or black is standard depending on the case color.
Ordering
Are there minimums or lead times?
Standard black cases with pluck foam can be ordered one at a time. Custom colors, printing and large CNC runs have minimums and lead times that we confirm on your quote.
Where are JM Boxes made?
In our own small production shop in the USA. Shells are built and foam is cut in-house.
Still have
a question?
Send it with your gear list and we’ll answer both.
