The honest version. Neither is better — they solve different transport problems.
| Injection Molded | Fabricated ATA | |
|---|---|---|
| Water protection | IP67 on Pelican Protector and Storm shells | Weather-resistant; gasketed on request |
| Weight | Lighter for the same capacity | Heavier — built for abuse, not for lifting |
| Custom exterior dimensions | No — you take the shell’s dimensions | Yes — sized to your equipment and your truck |
| Large-monitor capability | Practical to roughly 24″ | No practical upper limit |
| Dual-monitor capability | Only for small displays | Routine — separated and individually supported |
| Carry-on potential | Yes on carry-on sized shells | Rarely — these are checked or freighted |
| Accessory storage | CNC-cut wells inside the shell’s volume | Dedicated compartments, sized to the accessories |
| Caster options | Only where the shell offers wheels | Yes — specified to the loaded weight |
| Hardware customization | Limited to the shell’s hardware | Recessed latches, custom handles, your choice |
| Field repairability | Replace the whole shell — it’s a catalog part | Replace the damaged part — latch, handle, caster, corner |
| Fleet applications | Excellent — identical shells, saved foam program | Excellent — built to a drawing we keep on file |
| Freight shipping | Fine, but not what it’s optimized for | This is the design brief |
| Airline transport | Strongest option | Checked baggage or freight |
| Typical application | Field monitors, director’s monitors, small reference displays, travel packages | Large reference displays, dual-monitor rigs, video village, rental fleets, freight |
Best for portability, waterproof protection, standardized shells and compact builds.
Explore injection-molded casesBest for larger monitors, custom dimensions, rolling systems, fleets and demanding freight environments.
Explore fabricated ATA casesNot sure which construction is right for your monitor?
A fabricated ATA monitor case is built by Innerspace from scratch to exterior dimensions we choose, in ATA-style construction, around a display that no stock shell fits well. This is the route for large reference monitors, multi-monitor packages, rolling systems and anything that ships freight repeatedly.
Choose fabricated when any of these are true: the display is larger than roughly 24 inches; the package is heavy enough that you want wheels; you are carrying two or more monitors together; a yoke, stand or bracket stays attached; the accessory package is large; the case ships freight rather than flying with a person; you need a specific exterior dimension; or you are standardizing a fleet and want every case identical and repairable.
Repeatable configurations built to a saved drawing, replacement foam cut to the same program, consistent hardware across the fleet, and reorders that match what you already own. Volume quoting is available — tell us the configuration and the count.
If the monitor is small enough for a stock shell and the case flies with a person, a molded build is usually lighter and cheaper. Compare injection-molded monitor cases.
Start with the product type if your fit is already known. Use filters when you are narrowing by shell, size, or use case. If the build is unusual, overloaded, or timing-sensitive, move into the custom path before forcing a guess.
Best when the exact equipment package is already understood and you need a faster route to purchase.
Narrow the grid by product type and compare options before committing to a shell or interior direction.
Start a custom project when the kit, accessories, or shipping demands fall outside a standard fit.
