Hale’s magnetic inhaler case made from polymer
hale uses colorful polymer and CNC-machined aluminum to create magnetic cases with personal engravings for inhalers. Comprising two parts that snap together, the accessory brings colors to the clinical-looking and traditional canister. The brand, led by Matthew Conlon, creates two designs. The classic one is made from solid aluminum using a CNC machine. It is only at 1mm, so it doesn’t add much size or weight and feels solid and light in the hand.
The reflective or mirror-like surface catches light and the sight of the surroundings, making the magnetic inhaler case by hale appear disguised. The second design, hale flow, has a more colorful twist to it. It is made from SLS nylon in different bright colors, including yellow and pink, and the flexible material is the one often used in medical and aerospace industries. The texture is much grainier than the hale classic, and here, users can also engrave their personal messages and names to make the magnetic inhaler case by hale tailored to their style.
all images courtesy of hale
Two magnetic parts enclosing the canister
Inside hale’s magnetic case, the shape follows the geometry of the inhaler. The tolerances are tight, so the canister fits inside, the brand says. When users press the inhaler, it still works in the same way. The design is there just to protect the inhaler from any damage and at the same time give it a modern, brighter style. The cap uses very thin magnets, only 0.85 mm thick, to hold the case closed. When users close the two parts, they snap shut easily. There are no big clips or visible locks to keep the design smooth and minimal, either.
The case also has a precision grip, meaning that part of the surface has shallow contours and a subtle texture to help the user hold hale’s magnetic inhaler case safely. Because the shape of the case fits the canister, the accessory still fits into a pocket or bag. To assemble it, users first remove the three parts from the packaging: the two halves and the mouthpiece cap. Then, they place their inhaler inside and connect the two halves to lock the magnets together. They put small dots of adhesive on the top of the inhaler cap and press it into the case cap, holding it for 45 to 60 seconds. After that, hale’s magnetic inhaler case is ready to shine and hide the plastic canister inside.
hale uses colored polymer for the ‘flow’ design
view at the front
the lower surface has a grip surface
the parts are magnetic and snap close
there’s also a black version
the case accessorize the canister
the texture of the polymer adds ‘grainy’ feel to the design
the classic version is made from aluminum
the reflective surface mirrors the surroundings
view of the usage
the magents are hidden within the container
project info:
name: hale | @haleair.co.uk
design: Matthew Conlon
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edited by: matthew burgos | designboom
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