Creolite™
Lightweight Custom ATA Flight Cases
Take packaging optimization to the next level with Creopack’s Creolite™, a lightweight, strong, custom ATA flight case. Enjoy exceptional protection and lower shipping costs with our superior custom flight case.
Creolite™: A lighter, stronger ATA flight case
Optimize your shipments with the Creolite™ lightweight ATA case from Creopack. This innovative packaging solution offers superior protection with less weight, thanks to a patented design that is the product of years of research and development. This flight case is the perfect lightweight combination of strength and elegance.
Creolite™ flight cases are 50% lighter than conventional plywood cases because they are constructed with a unique honeycomb foam structure and a woven fiberglass shell that is more impact-resistant than aluminum. Designed to withstand outdoor conditions including humidity, water and extreme temperatures, the Creolite™ ATA custom flight case has exceptional durability.
This revolutionary flight case can be custom-built in any format to suit your specific requirements. It is available in different composite thicknesses, with guaranteed high puncture resistance for larger models.
The light weight of the Creolite™ custom ATA flight case offers numerous advantages: it’s easy for your teams to transport and use, and results in lower shipping costs. It’s also ultra-customizable in terms of both overall dimensions and interior wedging.
Choose a Creolite™ lightweight custom ATA flight case, an innovative solution that combines light weight and strength. It is also reusable, which is great for the environment. Optimize your packaging with this revolutionary case design.
The patented Creolite™ ATA crate is the product of years of research and development.
Featuring a honeycomb foam core, this model is 50% lighter than conventional wood shipping crates. Its woven fiberglass shell offers high resistance to impact, unlike aluminum. It can also be stored outdoors and is resistant to humidity, water and extreme temperatures.
It’s time to discover a new generation of ATA cases.
Unlike molded flight cases, Creolite™ trunks can be custom-built. Whatever type of cargo you need to transport, we’ll be able to design a lightweight ATA flight case that perfectly meets your needs.
Large models are made from ½ inch or ¾ inch basic composite, while the ultralight model is made from 2-millimetre sandwich panels that offer high resistance to punctures.
What sets Creolite™ apart in the road case market is undoubtedly its light weight. In fact, this feature makes these ATA cases easy to carry, with lower risk of injuries to technicians and other users.
The reduced weight of Creolite™ cases can also contribute to significant savings when it comes to the cost of shipping and transport, especially by air.
Creolite™ vs plywood and aluminum cases
| Criteria | Creolite™ (composite) | Plywood case | Aluminum case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Honeycomb foam core, woven fiberglass shell | Laminated plywood panels | Aluminum sheets and extrusions |
| Weight | Up to 50% lighter than plywood | Heavy | Light |
| Impact resistance | High: the shell absorbs impact | High | Dents on impact |
| Water, humidity, cold | Resists water, humidity and extreme temperatures | Sensitive to long exposure to humidity | Water resistant, conducts cold |
| Thicknesses | ½ in. or ¾ in. composite; 2 mm sandwich panels (ultralight) | Depends on model | Depends on model |
| Custom sizes | Any size, small to XXL | Any size | Often standard sizes |
Frequently asked questions
Creolite™ is a flight case patented by Creopack. It combines a honeycomb foam core with a woven fiberglass shell. It is up to 50% lighter than a plywood case while offering equal or better protection against impact, water and extreme temperatures.
Yes, because protection comes from the shell and the foam, not from weight. The woven fiberglass shell takes impacts better than aluminum, which dents. For large sizes, ½ in. or ¾ in. composite offers high puncture resistance. Inside, custom-cut foam holds the equipment in place.
Air freight is billed on the greater of actual weight and dimensional weight. A case up to 50% lighter directly lowers the actual weight billed, especially for equipment that travels often. To estimate the savings, compare your current case weight with the Creolite™ weight given in our quote. See also our article on dimensional weight.
Yes. The composite does not swell with humidity like wood and resists water and extreme temperatures. Creolite™ cases can be stored outdoors, which makes them a good fit for winter tours and field work in Canada and the northern United States.
Unlike molded cases, Creolite™ is custom-built in any size, from small cases to XXL. We can add handles, casters, tie-down points, a pallet base, lid, secure latches and custom-cut foam.
Audiovisual, medical, electronics and manufacturing: anywhere equipment is fragile, travels often and is carried by hand. The lower weight also reduces injury risk for technicians.
Shipped from Montreal
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