Explorer Cases

N. Holmes | Research Engineer, MTC

Attractive waterproof cases with a strong heritage of military use

As one of the most popular protective cases on the market, GWP Protective are able to supply and customise the full range of Explorer Cases.

If you use an Explorer Case you can be certain that it will offer superb performance – being practically impossible to break, offering water and dust resistance, a wide range of interior options (including GWP engineered foam inserts) and much more besides.

Used extensively in a wide range of industries, including military, navy and avionics, medical, metrological, offshore and even professional photographic equipment and cameras, any technical, expensive or delicate item will be exceptionally well protected if transported or stored in an Explorer Case.

Key Benefits offered by Explorer Cases

• Huge range of sizes and colour options
• Italian designed for clean, attractive appearance
• Practically indestructible thanks to resin reinforced polypropylene shell
• Corrosion and rust resistant steel reinforced hinges
• High resistance latches with positive locking.
• Built in stacking locations and pad-lockable hasps
• Pressure relief valve(that can be operated manually)
• IP67 rated (making them water and dust tight)
• Customisable, including colours (subject to volume), printing and foam inserts

Applications and uses for Explorer Cases

The first hard-wearing moulded case to be designed and manufactured in Europe. Please see below for typical examples and applications of Explorer Cases. Click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

Customisation options & accessories

Of course, the real value that GWP Protective can add to these already great cases is through the wealth of customisation options we provide.

Being expert foam converters, we can create inserts that are a perfect fit for both the case and the item to be transported, including exceptionally intricate profiles that are captured digitally using the latest equipment.

Using the highest grade foams (including Plastazote), Explorer cases with GWP foam inserts can offer an unsurpassed level of protection.

Further to this, we can also enhance any Explorer case through a number of branding options. This can include laser etching the foam inserts with logos, instructions or identification, and doing the same with the exterior surfaces of the case through a range of printing and labelling options.

You can even specify the case colour – even a non-standard hue – if the order quantity is sufficient.

Besides this, due to the popularity of Explorer cases there are a wide range of accessories available that we can also include.

From divider sets to straps and even backpacks, the Explorer case range is exceptionally versatile, which makes it perfect for a wide range of applications.

Additional features & benefits

Being the first hard-wearing moulded case to be designed and manufactured in Europe, and as a true alternative to the Peli and Storm Cases, Explorer cases showcase their Italian heritage through an aesthetic appearance that is based on clean lines and understanding of attractive appearance.

However, using an Explorer Case provides much more than simply good looks. Being virtually unbreakable, and coming with a lifetime guarantee (an indication of how confident Explorer are in their protective cases), the cases have also been extensively tested for use in military applications. This includes:

• IP67 rating (ingress protection rating against both water and dust)
• Defence Standard 81-41 (part 3) issue 4
• STANAG 4280 (edition 2)

As well as surpassing these military standards, and boasting a temperature rating in excess of -33°C to +90°C, it guarantees that Explorer cases are perfect for use in even the harshest of environments. Add in NATO stock numbers, impact and shock resistance and a range of over 26 sizes across 3 standard colours, it means that if you need a protective case solution, Explorer Cases are certain to not let you down.

Technical Information & Data

Please see below for a full list of model numbers, sizes and additional information.

Model No.

1908

Internals

190 x 125 x 85mm

Externals

216 x 180 x 102mm

Weight (kg)

0.7

Colours

Model No.

1913

Internals 

190 x 125 x 135mm

Externals 

216 x 180 x 152mm

Weight (kg)

0.85

Colours

Model No.

2209

Internals 

220 x 160 x 95mm

Externals

246 x 215 x 112mm

Weight (kg)

0.88

Colours

Model No.

2214

Internals 

220 x 160 x 145mm

Externals

246 x 215 x 162mm

Weight (kg)

1.16

Colours

Model No.

2712

Internals

276 x 200 x 120mm

Externals

305 x 270 x 144mm

Weight (kg)

1.62

Colours

Model No.

2717

Internals 

276 x 200 x 170mm

Externals

305 x 270 x 194mm

Weight (kg)

1.93

Colours

Model No.

3317

Internals 

170 x 234 x 170mm

Externals

360 x 304 x 194mm

Weight (kg)

2.29

Colours

Model No.

3818

Internals 

180 x 270 x 180mm

Externals

410 x 340 x 205mm

Weight (kg)

3.14

Colours

Model No.

4412

Internals 

125 x 345 x 125mm

Externals

474 x 415 x 149mm

Weight (kg)

3.4

Colours

Model No.

4412C

Internals 

125 x 345 x 125mm

Externals

474 x 415 x 149mm

Weight (kg)

3.4

Colours

Model No.

4419

Internals 

190 x 345 x 190mm

Externals

474 x 415 x 214mm

Weight (kg)

4

Colours

Model No.

4820

Internals 

205 x 370 x 205mm

Externals

520 x 435 x 230mm

Weight (kg)

4.64

Colours

Model No.

5117

Internals 

173 x 277 x 173mm

Externals

546 x 347 x 197mm

Weight (kg)

3.8

Colours

Model No.

5122

Internals

217 x 277 x 217mm

Externals

546 x 347 x 247mm

Weight (kg)

6

Colours

Model No.

5822

Internals

220 x 440 x 220mm

Externals

650 x 510 x 242mm

Weight (kg)

7.16

Colours

Model No.

5823

Internals

220 x 440 x 220mm

Externals

670 x 510 x 262mm

Weight (kg)

9.17

Colours

Model No.

5833

Internals

330 x 440 x 330mm

Externals

670 x 510 x 372mm

Weight (kg)

10.45

Colours

Model No.

7630

Internals

305 x 485 x 305mm

Externals

860 x 560 x 330mm

Weight (kg)

11.2

Colours

Model No.

7641

Internals

415 x 485 x 415mm

Externals

860 x 560 x 435mm

Weight (kg)

12.07

Colours

Model No.

9413

Internals

137 x 352 x 137mm

Externals

989 x 415 x 157mm

Weight (kg)

6

Colours

Model No.

10840

Internals

400 x 620 x 400mm

Externals

1178 x 718 x 427mm

Weight (kg)

19.8

Colours

Model No.

11413

Internals

135 x 350 x 135mm

Externals

1189 x 415 x 159mm

Weight (kg)

7.8

Colours

Model No.

13513

Internals

135 x 350 x 135mm

Externals

1410 x 415 x 159mm

Weight (kg)

8.7

Colours

Model No.

13527

Internals

272 x 350 x 272mm

Externals

1430 x 415 x 296mm

Weight (kg)

11.7

Colours

More information on how you can benefit from Explorer Cases

If you think that customised Explorer cases are for you, then please get in touch with a member of our sales team for further assistance.