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Manufacturing
Published on
April 4, 2025
In protective case manufacturing, each method can greatly influence the end product's weight, durability, design flexibility, and cost. At Royal Case Company, we have many manufacturing options in our arsenal—blow molding, injection molding, and roto molding, to name a few—to meet the diverse needs of our customers. While each process has its strengths, blow molding offers its own advantages over other techniques.
This blog will allow you to understand the main advantages of using blow molding over injection molding and roto molding.
Blow molding is a manufacturing process that creates hallow plastic parts. In it, heated plastic is inflated and pressed into a mold cavity shaped like the product, cooled to handling temperature, then trimmed to make the final component. Blow molding is used across various industries to make cases, containers, and components for many common applications.
Lightweight, Hollow Designs - The hallow nature of blow molded cases provides a cushion and allows us to create lightweight cases without sacrificing protection characteristics.
Integrated Features and Streamlined Production - Blow molded cases can include handles, hinges, or latches that are molded right into the case. This eliminates the need for extra assembly.
Flexibility in Wall Thickness – Wall thickness can be adjusted based on the cases necessary durability and weight requirement.
Financial Benefits - Blow molding typically demands less in tooling expenses compared to injection molding making a hard case accessible for more products.
Production Cycle in a Hurry - The blow molding process is significantly speedier when compared to roto molding, especially for high-volume scenarios.
More Refined Surface Finish - A roto molding generally creates a uniform and smooth surface finish compared to blow molding which can incorporate several textual finishes.
A durable blow molded case can handle many of the rigors of travel and tough environments. They regularly are used and perform well in rough environments like construction, automotive, and healthcare to protect their contents from impact and mild moisture exposure.
Here are some common industries where Blow Molded cases are used:
Consumer electronics
Sports and recreation equipment
Tool kits and lightweight gear
First response or medical kits
Retail packaging for rugged products
Portable display and demonstration kits
Although roto molding and injection molding are also widely used in case manufacturing, blow molding plays an extremely useful role. It embodies a perfect balance of weight, strength, design flexibility, and cost-efficiency in protective cases for many applications.
At Royal Case Company, we craft custom blow-molded cases that are just right for your product. We work with any sector, from consumer goods and healthcare to heavy industry and military to create durable, functional, and affordable case solutions that serve the dual purpose of protecting your product and projecting a good image.
Reach out to Royal Case Company now to discover the extent of our blow molding expertise and to find out more about our services in custom case design.
Author: Kelvin Gentry
Kelvin Gentry is the Marketing Director for Royal Case Company Inc. based out of Sherman, TX.
