How It Works

The Pelican Storm, Air, and Protector line are airtight/watertight as standard.

Pelican-Hardigg Roto Molded Single-Lid, Rack Mount, and Impact aluminum cases can be made airtight/watertight as an option. This option includes a contiguous gasket as well as a pressure relief valve (PRV). These cases can also be fitted with a humidity indicator to indicate internal humidity within the case as well.

Wilson cases unfortunately cannot be made airtight or watertight.

Pelican Storm, Air, and Protector cases come standard in Black. Olive Drab Green, Desert Tan, Orange, Yellow, and Silver are also available, but there may be minimum quantities required.

Pelican-Hardigg Roto Molded Single-Lid, and Rack Mount cases come standard in Gray. There are 13 other colors available: Black, White, Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Light Yellow, Dark Yellow, Maroon, and Purple.

Impact aluminum cases are available in Mill finish (aluminum) or can be powder-coated in virtually any color for an extra charge.

Wilson cases are available in Blue, Black, Red, and White.

How will it be used? Shipped, hand-carried, or wheeled?

Are there size and weight restrictions?

Are the items delicate or sensitive?

Are the items static-sensitive?

Once we have all your information, we would make suggestions backed by our knowledge of shipping, storage, and handling. We would never choose a solution based on the highest price to make a larger profit.

We want to provide the best possible solution based on performance and meeting your needs.

We have many choices that meet and exceed certain MIL-SPECS. Let us know your requirements, and we’ll guide you to the proper case type and style.

All the injection-molded cases (Protector, Storm, and Air) have the ability to do “hot stamped” logos on the lids of the cases. There are minimum quantities that must be met. There are also setup charges and tool creation charges that must be considered. A hi-res image of the artwork is also required.

All the cases can have aftermarket labels added to them. There are setup charges and minimum quantities required, but they are much lower than the “hot stamp” version.

All the injection-molded cases (Protector, Storm, and Air) have a defined, recessed area on the lid.

Dimensions can be provided.

Several cases can have edge-mounted casters and retractable handles options, which can be added to them.

Several cases can have “removable casters” added to them. These can be taken off before placed in a truck for transport. We can also add aluminum “Bash Plates” to the lower portion of the case to protect against errant forklift penetration damage.

We evaluate how fragile an item is going into the case and adjust the type and amount of cushioning material used to encapsulate the item during transit. If proper protection cannot be achieved with cushioning material, we would suggest a metal deck platform suspended by elastomeric shock mounts that protect an item against shock and vibration regardless of the altitude of the item during shipment.

Each manufacturer warrants their product differently. All warrant against defect in material and workmanship for at least one year. The injection-molded cases (Protector, Storm, and Air) will provide replacement hardware at no charge. None of the manufacturers warrant against damage to the case. The case is there to protect the contents of the case from damage. Scuffs, scrapes, and scratches are going to happen. If you find your case extremely damaged during a shipment, we recommend that you enter a claim against the carrier for that damage. Be certain that you make a note on any documentation associated with the shipment before the driver leaves. Most carriers will deny a damage claim if made after a case has been delivered without notation. At that point, it can’t be determined where and when the damage occurred.

It depends on the complexity of the case and cushioning system. It can be as short as a week or two; the more complex cases can take up to 12–14 weeks to produce based on the amount of engineering and materials used in the case solution to best protect your item.

Most can, except Protector, Storm, and Air, which are only available with a hinged lid. All others can have a removable lid and may have choices as to how tall the lid and base can be, based on the requirements and weight of the item going into the case.

All of the injection-molded cases (Protector, Storm, and Air) come standard with padlock provisions. Other cases have different padlock-able options available.

Most of the hardware on the plastic cases are field-replaceable and require minimal hand tools to exchange the parts. Hardware on the Wilson and Impact cases are riveted in place but can still be replaced with a little work by drilling out rivets or replacing fasteners.

Most of the interiors are produced as a free-standing cushion that is tacked or mechanically held in place, making them easier to repurpose.

Yes, they do. The dimensions and weights are ever-changing. We recommend that you contact your carrier for the specifics of their requirements.