Pelican Case Foam Replacement

[DTtuner 21]

I'm currently trying to get a feel for the interest in replacement Pelican Case foam.

 

Through a reliable source, I'm able to get blocks of foam which are identical to the foam included with our Pelican cases.

The type of foam is Identical, the size and dimensions are not.

This foam replacement would be for the DIY folks out there. Not a drop-in replacement.

 

The Plus? I can sell these foam blocks for the equivilent of half the price of OEM Pelican foam.

Example:  $30 for the 1720 case replacement (a bit more for the larger cases)

 

Again, the dimensions are not the same, and you would need a Hot Needle, or some kind of automatic knife to cut the foam down to the desired size/shape. I would sell enough foam to fill the case top-to-bottom. You would be responsible for cutting the foam.

 

See below for details. As you can see, some of the blocks have minor imperfections.

None that would effect protecting your valuables.

 

Foam Block Size --  4"  x  4.5"  x  15 3/4"

 

 

[mipafox 438]

Again, the dimensions are not the same, and you would need a Hot Needle, or some kind of automatic knife to cut the foam down to the desired size/shape.

Can't you just fire 300 or so rounds in under a minute and then drop the firearm onto the foam?

[DTtuner 21]

Can't you just fire 300 or so rounds in under a minute and then drop the firearm onto the foam?

 

You could, i guess... but that would be an expensive cutting tool!

[bhunted 887]

Just replaced mine with pluck foam. The flat stuff is a pain in the arse and can only be used for what it's cut.

 

There is a company that specialize in Pelican foam of all types at reasonable prices. If you could get pluck foam, that would be cool.

 

Here is their site:

 

http://www.foamerica.com/Default.asp

 

[ogfarmer 138]

amazon sells 3 sheets of pick & pluck for the 1720 for $50

[bhunted 887]

I got the big case, (7250 I think, fits two long rifles and gear)....

Prob I had with everyone that sold this stuff, except the one I listed was they sold you all three pieces. Most don't need the upper and lower layer. Just the middle solid or pick pluck...

[Displaced Texan 11,748]

Personally, I dispise the pick and pluck foam that comes with the Pelican cases.

Always looks like crap.

I replace the pick and pluck with a closed cell foam. It makes for very nice, clean cut outs for firearms and accessories.

I'll dig up my source for the foam, but I believe it's www.foamfactory.com

 

 

I make myself a cardboard template of the item I want to inlet into the foam. This makes for a smoother cutout with a better fit.

I hold the template to the closed cell foam with toothpicks, and cut around it using an Olfa knife. Remove the template and the cut foam.

 

Presto, a perfectly fitted case for guns or gear.

[bhunted 887]

Personally, I dispise the pick and pluck foam that comes with the Pelican cases.

Always looks like crap.

I replace the pick and pluck with a closed cell foam. It makes for very nice, clean cut outs for firearms and accessories.

I'll dig up my source for the foam, but I believe it's www.foamfactory.com

 

 

I make myself a cardboard template of the item I want to inlet into the foam. This makes for a smoother cutout with a better fit.

I hold the template to the closed cell foam with toothpicks, and cut around it using an Olfa knife. Remove the template and the cut foam.

 

Presto, a perfectly fitted case for guns or gear.

The one I listed has regular replacements too.

[DTtuner 21]

Hmm, what if I setup a foam cutting station, and sold pre-cut foam for the 1720?

 

Priced $25 for a set?