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laser · Feb 6, 2006

I have an Adapt-a-case that I use for some of my gear. I am noticing that the foam is starting to crumble like old bread.

I contacted the manufacturer Fiberbilt (sales@casedesigncorp.com) and they told me that this is common. Their product is only good for a limited time period.

Does anyone have a good source for replacement material? I don't want to use the same material that deteriorates.

Dave Parker · Feb 6, 2006

Even the foam in the Pelican cases with deteriorate, I have had to replace mine about every 5 years, the best buys that I have seen have been on ebay, if you do a search for pelican cases you will find quite a few that sell foam, including a couple that sell to the military all the time.

Dave

Paul Sorensen · Feb 6, 2006

Pelican foam inserts are also available at B&H and are not too terribly expensive. If your case is the same dimensions as the Pelican, then you can get one of those.

Photo Engineer · Feb 6, 2006

I have 3 adaptacases, and one of them went bad and the other 2 are just fine. The better of the 2 are about 5 years 'younger' but all three are over 10 years old. I think that their newer foam seems to stand up a little better. I had to vacuum out the case and clean all of the equipment in the bad case. It was a mess.

PE

Wayne Frederick · Feb 6, 2006

A few years ago, I replaced the foam in an old hard case with new material purchased from www.foamonline.com I found the price reasonable and the service excellent. I think they will cut to any size.

Buster6X6 · Feb 7, 2006

Most of the cities in North America have upholstery places or warehouses where you can find different thickness and different densities foam. You can cut it with hot wire in any shape you want.

Greg

mgb74 · Feb 21, 2006

There are very different qualities of foam, both from a longevity and support standpoint. I've heard stories of the "white stuff" deteriorating, crumbling, and fouling up shutters in the process - but no first hand evidence. I've used both the grey foam and the green foam (hate to be so technical about it) and it seems to last ok.

Mike Kennedy · Feb 21, 2006

Found a cool way to cut foam, and it works:#1.Trace your gear with a Sharpie pen. #2.Soak the foam in a sink full of water. #3.Freeze said foam overnight. #4.Cut out the pattern with an electric carving knife. #5.Dry

Mike

Paddy · Feb 25, 2006

A local foam shop also uses an electric knife to do the deed, but they keep it nice and dry!

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