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Field-proven engineering files. When the mission criteria evolved mid-program, the spatial constraints were impossible, or the shock tolerance defied standard foam science, these are the cases we built.

Defence · Field Files

Engineered on
impossible briefs.

FILE NO. DEF-001

In-Hull Climate-Controlled Rackmount

Classified · Defence
Application

A climate controlled, watertight rackmount case that adhered to military specs and could protect delicate sensor technology when lashed to the deck of a vessel.

The Challenge

The project evolved beyond the original request, until it eventually became imperative that the case, containing highly sensitive equipment, be installed within the hull. The only access to this area was through a porthole, which was not compatible with the dimensions of the case.

The Solution

Impact Cases engineered a fully insulated, water-tight case with an integrated A/C system that could be disassembled into segments, passed through the porthole and reassembled inside the hull.

Defining Features
  • Machined aluminum multi-segment frame
  • Fire-retardant insulated panels w/ gaskets
  • Chiller cooling system
Benefits

In spite of evolving criteria, Impact was able to creatively meet the spatial challenges and the engineering requirements necessary to achieve the customer's goal of having the case housed within the vessel's hull.

FILE NO. DEF-002

Watertight Case & Deployable Printer Stand

Classified · Defence
Application

A watertight shipping case that could also be used as a printer stand was engineered to transport a sensitive printer, which was a vital part of command centre support equipment.

The Challenge

To create a protective case / desk-height printer stand that could be deployed as one unit.

The Solution

Impact designed a case with a bonnet style, removable lid with a foam block system and a base with custom foam inserts. When the lid is removed and placed on the ground, the base containing the printer is placed on top of the lid to create a desk-height printer stand. The printer is secured in place with stacking alignment pads, and the lid, which is on the ground, has machined HDPE feet to protect the valance.

Defining Features
  • Bonnet-style lid forms printer stand
  • Wear-resistant feet on the lid
  • Custom foam blocks and inserts
Benefits

The customer is able to ship the printer and stand as a single unit for immediate command centre deployment.

FILE NO. DEF-004

Sub-10g Drop-Rated Electro-Optic Case

Classified · Defence
Application

Impact designed, manufactured and drop tested a shipping case protecting delicate electro-optic systems extremely sensitive to shock.

The Challenge

Foam cushion systems typically function in the 15 to 80g range at drop heights of 12 to 48 inches. The customer's engineering department required a case yielding less than 10g peak deceleration during flat and corner drops.

The Solution

Following a two-month development period, the final design incorporated two aircraft-grade aluminum cases. An inner case converted the payload's complex geometry into cubic form using foam blocks and a custom CNC-machined foam insert. This inner case rested on custom-profiled foam blocks measuring 6 inches thick within the outer case.

Defining Features
  • Two aircraft-grade aluminum cases
  • Foam block system
  • Custom CNC-machined foam insert
Benefits

The customer received a case exceeding requirements consistently. Impact has served this customer for over 20 years, becoming an extension of their engineering department.

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