More gun stuff, need packing material for potential gun case Options

[CrashTestDummy]

One of the ventricular assist devices that come to the hospital where my wife works comes in a very nice, large, lockable attache' case. The VAD is all disposable, and goes to biohazard recycling when it's done. The case is just thrown out. We got one just for grins. I thought it would make a nice case to carry our pistols to the gun range. It will fit all of them, plus some gear, with room for a couple of additions in the future.

The stuff comes with that high-density rubbery styrofoam kind of stuff that's frequently used for packaging. it would be nice to use it, but it's pre-cut for the VAD. I can mod it, but there are still some voids and some cutouts don't match the guns well. I figured I'd ask this group if anyone knew where to get that kind of stuff. I'd rather not use foam rubber, as it will deteriorate with time, and becomes a crumbly mess.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

[trackbird]

The makers of the Pelican case will sell you foam "refill" kits for their cases. Find one that's similar (or a long one that you can cut and stack to fill your case) and order the foam. That's where I'd start.

[Blainefab]

Something like this would work, dunno about longevity:

mcmaster.com
85735K83
(Same as 8643K528)
Super-Cushioning Polyurethane Foam 1" Thick, 24" X 72", Charcoal, Firmness Rating 4
In stock at $55.19 Each

stack layers of it, cutting out the top layers for the gun outlines. Glue the layers together with 3M weatherstripping adhesive.

[mitchntx]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_5_1...uk+foam+inserts

[CrashTestDummy]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_5_1...uk+foam+inserts

Yeah, that stuff looks like the 'egg-crate' foam rubber. I'd like to stay away from it, as I am not sure it's longevity in the presence of the lubricants used on most weapons.

The McMaster-Carr web site had a big listing of different materials, but I'm not sure what is closest to what's in the case now. I'd really like to find exactly what is in the case, but don't know what the stuff is called.

[cccbock]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_5_1...uk+foam+inserts

Yeah, that stuff looks like the 'egg-crate' foam rubber. I'd like to stay away from it, as I am not sure it's longevity in the presence of the lubricants used on most weapons.

The McMaster-Carr web site had a big listing of different materials, but I'm not sure what is closest to what's in the case now. I'd really like to find exactly what is in the case, but don't know what the stuff is called.

Maybe you can track it down via the manuf. of the VAD.

[Blainefab]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_5_1...uk+foam+inserts

Yeah, that stuff looks like the 'egg-crate' foam rubber. I'd like to stay away from it, as I am not sure it's longevity in the presence of the lubricants used on most weapons.

The McMaster-Carr web site had a big listing of different materials, but I'm not sure what is closest to what's in the case now. I'd really like to find exactly what is in the case, but don't know what the stuff is called.

Ya, I've had some of that soft egg-crate stuff that disintegrated just over time, and it's pretty soft.

McMaster has a plastic ID chart using burn characteristics, it's been useful for me in the past: http://www.mcmaster.com/#5331kac/=echrf4

Once you know the material they usually have a bunch of options for density and form.

[CrashTestDummy]

Cool! I'll go home and start burning stuff!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)