At Inertia Designs we realize that no matter how innovative our designs are, we must also be able to produce products in high volumes with exceptional precision and quality. To meet this goal we rely on skilled machine operators and the best technology available like computer controlled machines and high volume production systems. Below is a sampling of how our production is run.

 All Inertia Designs bags start with a fabric lay up of 25 to 50 layers. Cutting proceeds with a razor saw or a die press.

 Various parts are precision die cut on one of our hydraulic die presses (30 ton traveling head shown here). All foam, plastic, nylon, vinyl, and many high volume Cordura® pieces are cut this way. High volume die cutting is very efficient and ensures the precise specifications required for Inertia Designs quality.

 Sewing preparation is automated wherever possible for economy and precision. (Here hook and loop are triple stitched to a rack trunk.) Automating repetitive tasks frees up skilled labor for more complicated sewing.

 All Cargo and Trail Wedges have an additional layer of 14 oz vinyl truck tarp material stitched to the Cordura® to prevent tools from wearing through the bag.

 Hook and loop is never bar-tacked at Inertia Designs as a bar-tack would perforate the material like a theater ticket. Here, a computer controlled box-tack is used to attach hook and loop to the seat post strap on an A.T. Wedge.

 Stress points are bar-tacked. All webbing straps or attachments go through the bar-tacker. A typical bar-tack is rated at 350 lb. or static strength. A small wedge typically will contain 5 to 6 bar-tacks while the Expedition Pannier has over 50 bar-tacks per pair.

 The seams on all bags large and small are finished with binding tape. The binding adds an additional row of stitching, protects fabric edges from fraying, and provides extra structute to wedges. Binding seams is far superior to overlock stitches done on machines used to made tee shirts. The binding machine requires more skill to operate but the added durability is well worth it.

  Special 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material heat transfers on police bags and rain covers are applied with a high temperature heat press.

  All Inertia Designs bags are embroidered on our industrial fifteen head machine. Embroidery is more costly than the standard labels, but it provides a much cleaner look and allows for custom logo designs.

 Inertia Designs' water-tight bags use our unique "bag-in-a-bag" system. The inner "bladder" layer of 200 denier rip-stop nylon is sewn with a minimum of seams which are heat sealed on our specialized machine at 500°C. The inner bag is then stitched to the outer bag by a webbing interface. The outer Cordura® bag protects the inner "river dry bag" from abrasion.

 All aluminum and stainless steel parts are run through a two step deburring process to remove sharp edges. This machine removes large burrs and smooths out the edges.

 The smaller machine contains ceramic beads to finish the deburring process and create a highly polished finish.

 Stainless steel fasteners are pressed into fabricated parts with our 20 ton pneumatic press.

 All holes for fasteners are burnt through the Cordura® fabric with high temperature electric punches. The heated punch melts the fabric to prevent fray.

 Aircraft quality aluminum rivets are attached with a pneumatic rivet gun to ensure solid anchor points.

 Pneumatic ratchets are used to attach all fasteners. This ensures efficient production and consistent quality.