Storm Cases

Eric Phillips | Polar Guide, Walking With The Wounded

Storm Cases eliminate the costs of transit damage through:

• Stopping damage to items caused by water, dust or moisture
• Ultra tough HPX resin exterior shell which protects against mishandling
• Vortex pressure relief valve to equalise pressure in and outside the case
• Pad-lockable mouldings to also eliminate theft
• Specific bezels and mounting kits to house delicate/expensive electronics safely
• Custom engineered foam inserts that offer calculated cushioning protection against impact

Improve end user and / or customer usability with:

• Having tools, equipment and products arrive undamaged
• Colour coded foam inserts to allow for easier part/tool identification
• Carry on approved for security/safety during international travel
• Press and pull catches that will not become brittle or snap at low temperatures
• Comfortable soft grip handles and inline wheels on larger cases to aid manual handling

Enhance your business and sales by:

• Improved business reputation and perception through reliable supply (leading to repeat business)
• Eliminating project delays and downtime caused by items damaged in transit
• External printing, coloured foam and other options to enhance brand awareness

Features of Storm Cases that improve ease of use

Besides the exterior HPX resin outer shell that offers such exceptional performance in protecting against water, dust and impact, Peli Storm Cases also offer a wide range of additional features to improve usability and end user satisfaction.

For example, the “press and pull” latches, unique to Storm cases, will not become brittle or snap at low temperatures, whilst the soft grip handle and inline wheels on larger cases also improve manual handling of the case, even when fully loaded. All of this increases the efficiency and usability for your customer employees on site.

Peli Storm Cases can also help reduce the costs associated with theft or loss of items. This can be through the ability to padlock the case, or with many of the cases being ATA approved to be carried onto most commercial aircraft (ensuring the case and contents are not separated from the owner when placed in the hold).

All of this is complimented by a full manufacturers lifetime guarantee (as found on all Peli Cases too). This means that should the case be damaged in any way – a feat in itself – it will be replaced or repaired free of charge. So besides reducing the costs incurred through transit damage, the free repairs/replacements also ensure minimised “lifetime” costs when purchasing these cases.

Typical applications and industries utilising Peli Storm Cases

View a selection of Peli Storm Cases and their typical applications, along with foam inserts and other customisation options that could be used to protect your products. Please click the individual thumbnails for a larger view.

Customisation options to improve protection and usability

The enhancement that can vastly improve the already impressive performance of Peli Storm cases is specifying bespoke foam inserts. Created from Plastazote and tailored exactly to your products, it is possible to create cushioning protection to precisely calculated levels. As such, this completely eliminates transit damage, reducing the costs of returns, improving end user satisfaction, enhancing the perception of your business and ultimately improving sales (repeat business through reliable supply).

Another benefit of using foam inserts can be seen through improving the efficiency of the end user. This can be achieved through labelling the foam with laser etched instructions or part numbers, or the use of contrasting coloured foams to quickly highlight if individual tools, products or equipment or missing from the case (this also helps to minimise items being lost or left on site, again reducing the costs of replacements).

As well as foam, however, you can specify external print and branding for the exterior of your Peli Storm cases (and indeed any of the other waterproof cases available). This can be anything from your logo (providing additional brand exposure and awareness) all the way through to adding instructions, batch or part numbers to aid traceability or improve efficiency for you, your employees or customers.

Besides this, however, there is a range of standard enhancements. This includes Bezel kits which allow for mounting of electronic and communications devices directly into the case. These not only eliminate movement within the case during transit, preventing damage but can also improve usability on site (the case is effectively used as a stand for the mounted items). Divider sets and organisers can also be included for specific applications, whilst shoulder straps offer improved user comfort when carrying cases over large distances.

Additionally, see below for a brief overview of storm case specifications and controlled tests.

Testing and certification

View detailed information on the various controlled tests / results conducted to military specifications in the table below.

Test

Description

Specification met 

Drop Test

A series of 26 drops, one on each corner, edge, and face, from 19” to 30”, depending on the gross weight of the case, with loads of 15 lbs to 70 lbs., (depending on the case size)

Fed-Std-101C, Method 5007.1, Paragraph 6.3, Procedure A, Level A. Procedure A

Falling Dart Impact

A dart weighing 13.22 lbs. with a 1.25” hemispherical end was dropped on each case from 19.68”

ATA 300, Category I, “General Requirements for Category I and II Reusable Containers”

Vibration (loose cargo)

Each case was vibrated for 20 minutes per axis. 1-inch peak to peak at around 4.75 Hz

FED-STD-101C, Method 5019

Vibration (sweep)

“Vibration Test for Category I containers – Vibration tests shall be conducted on Category I containers in accordance with ASTM Designation D-999, Procedure B, within the range of 5 to 50 cycles per second for a period of not less than two (2) hours”

ATA 300, (Jan 15/96), which states in Appendix II, B.4

This test also exceeds the specifications listed in MIL-std-648C and may also fulfill ISO 8318 and ISO 2247

Simulated Rainfall

Four inches of rain per hour for 20 minutes each side. This was followed by a 4-hour test at 4” per hour on the top. Both tests saw the case heated to 18°F higher than the water temp

MIL-STD-810F, method 506.4, Procedure II of 4.1.2

Fed-Std-101C Method 5009.1, Sec 6.7.1

Immersion

A 1-meter immersion for 1-hour with the case being heated to 40°F higher than the water temperature

Mil-STD-810F, method 512.4 Fed-Std-101C

Benefits of Peli Storm Cases With Custom Foam

• Ultra-strong hinges and construction
• Custom protection levels through fully bespoke foam inserts
• Water tight and dust proof (IP Rated)
• Manufacturer’s (Hardigg) unconditional lifetime guarantee
• Easy to use “Press and Pull” latches
• Double layered, soft-grip handle provides comfort
• Can be pad-locked for additional security
• Vortex automatic pressure relief valve
• Meets all current airline carry-on regulations
• Lightweight strong HPX Resin

Additional features & benefits

Every Storm case is watertight, can be pad-locked, and boasts a full range of built-in features as standard that increase its security and durability. Besides the tough exterior, manufactured from an exceptionally hardwearing HPX high performance resin, Peli Storm cases are also widely regarded as the most comfortable and easy to use cases on the market today. This is due to the “Press and Pull” latches and durable soft-grip handles.

Due to their strength and durability, Storm Cases, whether with foam or bezel kits, are ideal for use in a wide range of industries. These include Electronics, Video Broadcast, Aerospace, Chemical/Petroleum, Marine, Law Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Services, Military/Government, Sports and Recreation, Public Safety, Photography and many others.

Perhaps most importantly of all, Hardigg are so confident in the durability of their Storm Cases that, like their Peli Cases, they promise to guarantee every case, unconditionally, for life.

Technical Information & Data

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

Model No.

iM2050

Internals

241 x 191 x 108mm

Externals

300 x 249 x 119mm

Weight (kg)

1.22

Colours

Model No.

iM2075

Internals 

241 x 191 x 184mm

Externals 

300 x 249 x 196mm

Weight (kg)

1.50

Colours

Model No.

iM2100

Internals 

330 x 234 x 152mm

Externals

361 x 290 x 165mm

Weight (kg)

1.91

Colours

Model No.

iM2200

Internals 

381 x 267 x 152mm

Externals

411 x 323 x 168mm

Weight (kg)

2.22

Colours

Model No.

iM2300

Internals

432 x 297 x 157mm

Externals

462 x 340 x 170mm

Weight (kg)

2.63

Colours

Model No.

iM2370

Internals

462 x 307 x 132mm

Externals

508 x 373 x 147mm

Weight (kg)

2.59

Colours

Model No.

iM2400

Internals

457 x 330 x 170mm

Externals

488 x 386 x 185mm

Weight (kg)

2.95

Colours

Model No.

iM2450

Internals

457 x 330 x 213mm

Externals

488 x 389 x 229mm

Weight (kg)

3.36

Colours

Model No.

iM2500

Internals

521 x 292 x 183mm

Externals

551 x 358 x 226mm

Weight (kg)

4.99

Colours

Model No.

iM2600

Internals

508 x 356 x 196mm

Externals

538 x 406 x 211mm

Weight (kg)

3.86

Colours

Model No.

iM2620

Internals

508 x 356 x 254mm

Externals

538 x 406 x 269mm

Weight (kg)

5.67

Colours

Model No.

iM2700

Internals

559 x 432 x 203mm

Externals

625 x 500 x 218mm

Weight (kg)

5.03

Colours

Model No.

iM2720

Internals

559 x 432 x 254mm

Externals

625 x 500 x 297mm

Weight (kg)

7.62

Colours

Model No.

iM2750

Internals

559 x 432 x 323mm

Externals

625 x 500 x 366mm

Weight (kg)

8.39

Colours

Model No.

iM2875

Internals

572 x 536 x 290mm

Externals

632 x 602 x 333mm

Weight (kg)

9.12

Colours

Model No.

iM2950

Internals

737 x 457 x 267mm

Externals

795 x 518 x 310mm

Weight (kg)

9.43

Colours

Model No.

iM2975

Internals

737 x 457 x 351mm

Externals

795 x 518 x 394mm

Weight (kg)

10.21

Colours

Model No.

iM3075

Internals

757 x 528 x 452mm

Externals

846 x 620 x 490mm

Weight (kg)

14.29

Colours

Model No.

iM3200

Internals

1118 x 356 x 152mm

Externals

1199 x 419 x 170mm

Weight (kg)

8.03

Colours

Model No.

iM3100

Internals

927 x 356 x 152mm

Externals

1011 x 419 x 170mm

Weight (kg)

7.26

Colours

Model No.

iM3300

Internals

1283 x 356 x 152mm

Externals

1367 x 419 x 170mm

Weight (kg)

8.62

Colours

Case Study: Storm Cases aid Royal Challenge

There is perhaps no environment more unforgiving than the sub zero temperatures of the Antarctic. But this is exactly what twelve wounded servicemen – accompanied by Prince Harry – faced when they took part in Walking With The Wounded’s Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge last December. The expedition saw three teams of wounded servicemen and women race 335km to the South Pole.

All participants needed to carry with them valuable possessions and equipment such as personal cameras and satellite phones, which had the potential to be damaged through shock, impact, moisture ingress and general mis-handling, not to mention the extreme temperatures.

Chris Downey | Team Solder One

GWP Protective donated 30 Storm Cases to the charity, which raises funds to train the wounded, injured and sick, assisting them to find a career outside the Military. After four weeks and approximately 200km, all of the teams and participants in the Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge arrived at the South Pole. Reaching the bottom of the world at 12:48pm GMT on Friday 13 December.

GWP Protective: a single source supplier that you can trust

GWP Protective can offer the widest range of branded protective cases in the UK, being able to source practically any case you require. Being independent means that not only can we provide such a wide range of transit products, it also means we can offer genuinely impartial advice on the best case for your specific products, application and budget. Our experienced team will ensure that you always select the best option.

Besides this, with over twenty-five years experience in the successful design and manufacture of custom engineered foam – particularly for the transit of high value items – you can be certain that any solution supplied by GWP Protective will guarantee specific levels of protection for your items.

Your business will see tangible benefits from working with our experienced case and foam designers and engineers, a well invested and modern production facility and being able to source both case and foam from a single supplier (reducing costs, admin and improving compatibility). You can also benefit from a huge range of services to make your life easier and reduce your costs. This includes a vendor managed inventory, mobile design service (ensuring you do not have to release large or sensitive items for the design process), free unbiased advice and no obligation quotes on any job, large or small.

Find out more about the ways you can benefit from Peli Storm Cases

Please get in touch to speak with one of our team regarding your specific custom Storm case requirements. If you are looking for very low quantities on a next day delivery however, we can supply standard Storm Cases from stock through our online shop, Cases UK.

Alternatively, you can view a brief video on YouTube highlighting Peli products and services which could offer tangible benefits to your business by following the link below.