Pelican Storm Case: The Ideal Protection for Valuable Equipment

When you need to store or transport valuable sensitive equipment, you need a tough case that has been engineered to withstand all kinds of abuse and that is literally able to survive a hurricane, but it also needs to be light-weight and easy to carry around. This means that the ideal case should have a solid wall construction, preferably with an open cell core to reduce weight, and stainless steel pins on all the hinges and handles. The case should be watertight with a waterproof seal, and the interior should have customized layout with layers of foam that will protect sensitive equipment from impact. You might also want quality wheels for even easier transport and a reinforced lock for security reasons.

Well, what do you know, the Pelican Storm Case fits this description perfectly. Pelican cases are made out of material that is light-weight, durable, and highly resistant to chemicals, called Polypropylene copolymer. This case can withstand temperatures ranging from -40º C up to +90ºC and due to the chemically inert properties of Polypropylene, very few adhesives or paints can damage the material. Also, the pelican cases are compliant to the “Restriction on Hazardous Substances” that bans the use of certain substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and so on and all of the cases have been tested and certified.

The pelican cases are water resistant and they feature an o-ring in the lid and a membrane in the equalization valve which keep the water out. The Pressure Equalization Valve itself is actually a very simple device that consists of a housing with a hole that is covered with a thin membrane. This porous membrane allows free passage of gasses and vapors, which equalizes the difference in pressure between the inside of the case and the outside ambient, preventing a build up that might compromise the seal. The hydrophobic membrane prevents water, dust, and dirt from entering the case and in this way it protects the sensitive and expensive gear.

Pelican cases come in various custom shapes, sizes, and colours, depending on your requirements. Before you decide what type of Pelican Storm Case would be best for your equipment, you need to consider the type of equipment you have and how and where you plan to store or transport it.

Pelican has over 30 years of experience behind them and they have a life time guarantee on their products. If you somehow manage to break it, they will fix it or replace it for you. The guarantee is void in the case of abuse beyond the sensible wear and tear and it doesn’t cover shark bite, bear attack or improper usage from children under the age of five.