YCT-056 / Wholesale and OEM
18 Inch Carry On Luggage, One Piece Metal Shell
Aluminium-magnesium 5000 series shell formed as one piece rather than assembled from panels.
Colour, logo, lining and hardware are changed to your specification.
Figures below are the standard wholesale build.
- Silver
Specifications
Standard wholesale build for YCT-056. Anything marked On request is published in the product catalogue rather than on this page.
Colours listed are the shell colours we hold. Other colours are matched to your specification.
Why an 18 Inch Cabin Case
Where this size sits, and what the one piece shell changes.
Smaller than the usual carry on
An 18 inch carry on luggage size sits below the 20 and 21 inch cases most ranges open with. Buyers specify it for carriers and markets with tighter cabin allowances, and for programs that want a compact case that is still a full shell rather than an underseat bag.
35 litres at 4.0 kg
That is the standard wholesale build. Because the case is 18 carry on luggage wheeled on four spinners, the weight sits on the wheels rather than the hand for most of a journey, and the figure moves if the lining or hardware changes.
One piece shell, no face seam
The shell is formed as one piece rather than assembled from panels, so there is no seam running across the face. That removes a line where a fastener row would otherwise sit and gives a continuous surface for a logo.
What we can change
This shell already has tooling, so a branded run starts without a mould charge. Everything below is specified per order.
Logo and artwork
Laser engraving, UV printing, silk screen or embossing. The method is chosen to suit the surface finish, and there is no tooling charge to brand an existing shell.
Surface finish
Brushing, sandblasting, anodizing, electrophoresis, spray coating, PVD and etching. A scratch- and fingerprint-resistant coat can be added on top.
Colour
Matched to your specification rather than limited to the stock list. Stock colours for this model are shown in the table above.
Lining and interior
EVA, nylon or PU lining, with compression straps, divider, zip pocket or a fitted insert built to your drawing.
Hardware
Lock, wheels, corner guards and trolley handle can all be changed. Casters are available detachable on request.
Packaging and size
Gift box, printed carton and carton marking to your artwork. Sizes outside the standard range are quoted against new tooling.
Custom 18 Inch Carry On Programs
Three routes, depending on how much of the case you need changed.
Logo only, from 50 pcs
The shell and finish stay as they are and only your mark goes on. The seamless face makes this the easiest surface we run for a large or centred logo. A logo sample takes about 7 days.
Full program, from 300 pcs
Shell colour, surface finish, lining, hardware and packaging specified by you on tooling that already exists. This is the usual route for a carry on luggage 18 inch line under your own label, with no mould charge.
New shell, from 1,000 pcs
A different size or shape needs its own tooling. CAD takes about 7 days from your drawing and the tooling about 30 days.
How this shell is made
The step that decides how this model is built.
Integral Forming
The half-shell is drawn as a single piece, so there is no seam running through the face and fewer joints for the gasket to cross. It needs deeper tooling and a slower press cycle than a panelled shell, but the result is a cleaner face and a more consistent seal.
Wholesale terms
Terms for this model. Trade term and destination port are set per order.
300 pcsMOQ per model
7 daysLogo sample on this shell
30-45 daysBulk production after sample approval
EXW / FOB
CIF / DDPTrade terms available
CIF / DDP
Questions buyers ask about this model
Answers apply to this shell. Figures for other models are on their own pages.
Is 18 inch small enough for strict cabin limits?
It is smaller than the 20 and 21 inch cases most ranges start at, which is the reason buyers specify it. Allowances still differ by carrier, so the outer dimensions are confirmed against the airlines your market flies before a run is scheduled.
What does it weigh and hold?
4.0 kg and 35 litres in the standard wholesale build. Changing the lining or the hardware moves both figures.
What does one piece forming actually mean here?
The shell is formed from a single blank instead of being built up from separate panels, so the face has no joint running across it. Fewer joints means fewer fasteners on the visible surface.
Can we have colours other than silver?
Silver is the shell colour held in stock. Other colours are matched to your specification, and the finish route is chosen to suit the colour.
Does this model come in other sizes?
This shell runs at 18 inch. Other sizes come from other models in the range, or from new tooling if the size you want is not in it.
What is the minimum order?
300 pieces per model for a full program on this shell. 50 pieces if the only change is your logo. 1,000 pieces if the shell needs its own new mould.
Can we see a sample first?
Yes. A logo sample takes about 7 days. Bulk production runs 30 to 45 days after the sample is approved.
Related models
Other shells that take the same branding and interior options.
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