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ATA Cases and Testing Performed on Shipping Cases and Environmental Tests on MIL-SPEC Cases and Commercial Cases & Military Cases

What Is ATA?

Read an informative brochure explaining exactly why you need to demand "ATA Compliance" in you shipping containers.    

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ATA stands for Air Transportation Association of America. Compliance to their Specification 300 Category 1 is the best way to evaluate the survivability of reusable shipping cases under environmental, human & mechanical conditions.

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TESTS & SPECIFICATIONS

Star Cases  must comply with....

All Star Case ATA grade cases (Ultra Star, Super Star, ATA Star-3/8", ATA Star-1/4" and Embarc) are built in strict conformance with the ATA (Air Transport Association of America Specification 300, Category 1 parameters.  Additionally, Star Cases have been tested successfully against the environmental test methods called out in Mil-Std. (Military Standard) 810 C, D, & E.  

Star Cases are tested to the demanding test methods specified by all commercial air carriers (ATA Spec. 300, category 1) and the U.S. Military (MIL-STD. 810 C, D, & E)

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STAR CASE FORMAL ATA SPECIFICATION

for accurately describing your reusable shipping case needs....

A thorough and descriptive written specification that can be freely used in accurately describing your reusable ATA compliant shipping case needs.

Star Case provides this document to assist you in accurately specifying your ATA case needs.

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ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMES

shipments must contend with....

The environment poses one of the greatest challenges for equipment being shipped by air, land & sea. Star Cases have been subjected to some of the most demanding test procedures imaginable.

Star Case goes to extreme lengths to shield your products and equipment from the harsh effects of the environment.

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HUMAN   ELEMENTS

shipments must contend with....

The human element can slow a shipment or further reduce its likelihood of safe arrival faster than just about anything.

Intelligent design and premium materials can greatly reduce the possibility of 'human element' problems in equipment and product shipments.

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MECHANICAL DAMAGE

shipments must contend with....

Mechanical damage can be caused by vehicles, lifting devices, conveyors, banding and pallets. These are often to blame for shipping mishaps and problems.

Extra measures in the assembly and structure of Star Cases can greatly reduce unexpected damage and destruction of your shipments.

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STAR CASE HELPFUL HINTS

a collection of FAQ'S

This is a page with a collection of frequently asked questions. As new questions and answers arrive we will be updating this page. So check back often or feel free to email us with a question or helpful hint you have!

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SHIPPING FACTS

shipments must contend with....

This material deals with how to determine the most common parcel sizing and weight limitations per package, air freight alternatives and helpful links to other useful websites.

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