Rack Mount Cases

Rack Mount Overview

For Fragile Instruments and Electronics

Pelican-Hardigg™ Rack Mount Cases are world renowned as the toughest, smartest transport systems available for commercial, industrial and military shippers. Our innovative design process and rigorous testing methods continue to result in superior patented advancements that ensure your vital, sensitive and expensive electronics remain protected. -Hardigg™ Rack Mount Cases can take repeated drops, blows and soakings while protecting your gear. When it comes to electronics, nothing protects better than a Pelican-Hardigg™ Rack Mount Case. From the ultimate protection of the Classic Rack case, to the removable rack option offered by the SuperMAC™ Rack case, to the smaller footprints of the MAC Rack™ and ProRack™ cases, Pelican-Hardigg has the solution to fit your exact shipping and protection requirements.

All Pelican-Hardigg™ Rack Mount Cases boast rugged rotomolded exterior shells that withstand all kinds of abuse, drop after drop, in every environment - damage free.

Standard Features

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Durable Molded-in color

Molded-in, tongue-in-groove gasketed parting lines seal tight and remain so after impacts

Patented, molded-in metal inserts for catch and hinge attachment points provide strength and spread loads to the container wall for maximum integrity

Molded-in male/female stacking ribs for secure stacking

Patented, positive anti-shear locks prevent case lids from separating from mid-section even after impact – and minimise stress on hardware

Shock mounts provide excellent shock and vibration cushion for delicate equipment

Molded-in ribs provide extra columnar strength

One-piece rotoMolded body and lids

Pelican-Hardigg’s patented, wide-design, Comfort Grip Handles™ come standard on most cases<

BLACKBOX ONLY BLACKBOX comes standard with rugged steel frame

Interference fit spiral spring pins in each corner for maximized structural integrity

Designed to meet ANSI/EIA-310-C for universal rack mounting hole pattern

Aircraft-quality, precision-tempered 6061-T6 aluminum provides a high strength-to-weight ratio

Fully recessed hardware protected from external impact damage

Exceeds Air Transport Association (ATA) Specification 300, Category I requirements

Reinforced corners and edges (high-stress areas) with 15 to 20% more material

Splash and rain resistant – airtight/watertight available

Designed to meet ANSI/EIA-310-C for universal rack mounting hole pattern (10/32 for US, M6 for International)

G Fragility Rating

The Lower the G Rating of Equipment = A Great Level of Protection Needed

The fragility of an item is normally expressed in "G" units. G Units are a measure of the force exerted on bodies by the earth's gravitational pull. Products with a larger g-force rating require less protection from shock and vibration. For instance, an item with 20 G fragility will suffer damage when subjected to a force 20 times that of normal earth gravity. The fragility of an instrumenet or piece of equipment is usually determined by laboratory testing.

Download the G Fragility Rating Guide

Classification	Fragility (shock and vibration levels)
Extremely Sensitive Inertial Navigation Equipment (Gyroscopes)	12 - 18 G's
Very Delicate Electro-Optical (101 - 152 mm) Precision Test Equipment	18 - 25 G's
Fragile General Electro-Mechanical Medical and Biological Diagnostic Tower Computers, Color TV Cameras High End Rack Mount Electroncics, Printers	25 - 50 G's
Moderately Fragile Solid-State Circuit Electronics Radar and Microwave Antennas Audio-Visual Projectors, Aircraft Engines General Rack Mount Electronics	50 - 80 G's
Rugged PC Boards, PC Monitors, Refrigerators, Microwave Overs, Control & Metering Valves, Cameras, Emergency Rescue Gear	80 - 120 G's
Very Rugged Most Small Appliances, Pelican Flashlights, Tools, Guns	120 G's and Up
Cell phone	300 G's

G-Rating Examples

Pelican-Hardigg™
Classic Rack Case

Used for extremely delicate and heavy diagnostic equipment that needs to travel but cannot withstand shock or vibration

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Pelican-Hardigg™
SuperMAC™ Case

Used for fragile equipment that needs to travel but cannot take shock or vibration. It also needs to fit a narrow space

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Pelican-Hardigg™
MAC Rack™ Case

Used for moderately fragile equipment that needs shock protection and is used in a tight working space environment

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Pelican-Hardigg™
BlackBox Case

Used for rugged, lightweight equipment so a photographer can get equipment to the job site

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Pelican-Hardigg™
ProRack™ Case

Used for very rugged lightweight equipment that needs a travel case to keep it dry and dust free during transport

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Classic Rack 60 cases
Sway Space	2"
Frame	Heavy duty reinforced threaded aluminum frame
Case Sizes	3U, 4U, 5U, 6U, 7U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 14U, 21U, 26U
Payload	20 - 340 lbs (higher payloads can be engineered)
G-Rating	15 - 30 G
Shock Protection	Extreme Heavy Duty
Shock Mounts	Cylindrical shock mounts isolate equipment from vibration and the shock from impact forces
Shock & Vibration Protection	Delivers maximum level of shock and vibration protection in the widest range of sizes and optional accessories.
Uses	Military Rapid Deployment, Memory Storage Devices, Precision Lab Equipment, Calibrated Diagnostic / Testing Gear, Aerospace Instrumentation
Configuration	Fully Configurable (Made to Order and Customizable)

SuperMAC 21 cases
Sway Space	1"
Sway Space	Heavy duty reinforced threaded aluminum frame
Case Sizes	3U, 4U, 5U, 7U, 9U, 11U, 14U
Payload	25 - 200 lbs
G-Rating	40 - 70 G
Shock Protection	Medium/Heavy Duty
Shock Mounts	Solid rubber block shock mounts isolate equipment from vibration and the shock from impact forces
Shock & Vibration Protection	Delivers a smaller width case body for space saving but still includes shock and vibration protection.
Uses	Military Rapid Deployment, Control Consoles/Panels, Radar/Microwave Antennas, Solid State Electronics, Television Communications Equipment
Configuration	Fully Configurable (Made to Order and Customizable)

MAC Rack 54 cases
Sway Space	0.85"
Frame	Heavy duty reinforced threaded aluminum frame
Case Sizes	3U, 4U, 5U, 6U, 7U, 9U, 11U, 12U, 14U
Payload	24 - 200 lbs
G-Rating	50 - 80 G
Shock Protection	50 - 80 G
Shock Mounts	Cylindrical shock mounts isolation equipment from vibration
Shock & Vibration Protection	Delivers a case with good vibration protection using shock mounts.
Uses	Miitary Rapid Deployment, Field-Deploy Applications, Control Consoles/Panels, Broadcast Equipment
Configuration	Fully Configurable (Made to Order and Customizable)

Classic-V Rack 5 sizes
Sway Space	1.4"
Frame	Steel rack with an industry-standard square hole pattern
Case Sizes	3U, 4U, 5U, 7U, 9U
Payload	3U to 5U = 80 - 100 lbs 7U to 9U = 100 - 170 lbs
G-Rating	N/A
Shock Protection	Medium Duty
Shock Mounts	Cylindrical shock mounts attached directly to the case wall to isolate equipment from vibration as well as impact forces.
Shock & Vibration Protection	Offers good shock protection in a preconfigured case for Off-The-Shelf purchases of 5 sizes
Uses	Industrial and consumer square hole rack applications. These rack support both standard mount equipment (SAE or M6).
Configuration	Off-the-Shelf (In stock and ready to ship)

Super-V Rack 7 sizes
Sway Space	1"
Frame	Steel rack with an industry-standard square hole pattern
Case Sizes	3U, 4U, 5U, 7U, 9U, 11U, 14U
Payload	3U to 5U = 80 - 100 lbs 7U to 14U = 100 - 170 lbs
G-Rating	N/A
Shock Protection	Medium Duty
Shock Mounts	Cylindrical shock mounts attached directly to the case wall to isolate equipment from vibration as well as impact forces.
Shock & Vibration Protection	Offers good shock protection in a preconfigured case for Off-the-Shelf purchase of 7 sizes
Uses	Industrial and consumer square hole rack applications. These rack support both standard mount equipment (SAE or M6).
Configuration	Off-the-Shelf (In stock and ready to ship)

BlackBox 7 sizes
Sway Space	1"
Frame	Steel Threaded Rack
Case Sizes	3U, 4U, 5U, 7U, 9U, 11U, 14U
Payload	20 - 100 lbs
G-Rating	40 - 80 G
Shock Protection	Light Duty Basic transport and protection from the elements.
Shock Mounts	Cylindrical shock mounts isolate equipment from vibration and the shock from impact forces
Shock & Vibration Protection	Offers a preconfigured case made of recycled materials in 7 sizes.
Uses	Radios and Amplifiers, Solid State Equipment, Field Testing Equipment
Configuration	Off-the-Shelf (In stock and ready to ship)

ProRack 5 sizes
Sway Space	N/A
Frame	Heavy duty reinforced threaded aluminum frame
Case Sizes	4U, 6U, 8U, 10U, 14U
Payload	Up to 75 lbs
G-Rating	80 - 120 G
Shock Protection	Light Duty
Shock Mounts	No shock mount system; aluminum rack mounted to case body
Shock & Vibration Protection	Provides a light weight, space saving case for protection from rain, dust and surface impact.
Uses	Semi-Fragile Medical Equipment, Radios and Amplifiers, Field Deployed Test Equipment
Configuration	Configurable and Made to Order

	Classic Rack 60 sizes	SuperMAC 21 sizes	MAC Rack 54 sizes	Classic-V Rack 5 sizes	Super-V Rack 7 sizes	BlackBox 7 sizes	ProRack 5 sizes
Sway Space	2"	1"	0.85"	1.4"	1.4"	1"	N/A"
Frame	Heavy duty reinforced threaded aluminum frame			Steel rack with an industry-standard square hole pattern (both AE and M6 clip nuts available)		Steel Threaded Rack	Aluminum frame with threaded clip nuts
Case Sizes	3U, 4U, 5U, 6U, 7U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 14U, 21U, 26U (call for 1U extension to any of these standard sizes)	3U, 4U, 5U, 7U, 9U, 11U, 14U	3U, 4U, 5U, 6U, 7U, 9U, 11U, 12U, 14U	3U, 4U, 5U, 7U, 9U	3U, 4U, 5U, 7U, 9U, 11U, 14U	3U, 4U, 5U, 7U, 9U, 11U, 14U	4U, 6U, 8U, 10U, 14U
Payload	20 - 340 lbs (higher payloads can be engineered)	25 - 200 lbs	24 - 200 lbs	3U to 5U = 80 - 100 lbs 7U to 9U = 100 - 170 lbs	3U to 5U = 80 - 100 lbs 7U to 14U = 100 - 170 lbs	20 - 100 lbs	Up to 75 lbs
G-Rating	15 - 30 G	40 - 70 G	50 - 80 G	N/A	N/A	40 - 80 G	80 - 120 G
Shock Protection	Extreme Heavy Duty The best shock and vibration protection available	Medium/Heavy Duty Better shock and vibration protection	Medium Duty Good vibration protection	Medium Duty Better shock and vibration protection (up to 170 lbs.)		Light Duty Basic transport and protection from the elements	Light Duty Basic transport and protection from the elements
Shock Mounts	Cylindrical shock mounts isolate equipment from vibration and the shock from impact forces	Solid rubber block shock mounts isolate equipment from vibration and the shock from impact forces	Cylindrical shock mounts isolation equipment from vibration	Cylindrical shock mounts attached directly to the case wall to isolate equipment from vibration as well as impact forces.		Cylindrical shock mounts isolate equipment from vibration as well as impact forces.	No shock mount system; aluminum rack mounted to case body
Shock & Vibration Protection	Delivers maximum level of shock and vibration protection in the widest range of sizes and optional accessories.	Delivers a smaller width case body for space saving but still includes shock and vibration protection.	Delivers a case with good vibration protection using shock mounts.	Offers good shock protection in a preconfigured case for Off-The-Shelf purchases of 5 sizes	Offers good shock protection in a preconfigured case for Off-the-Shelf purchase of 7 sizes	Offers a preconfigured case made of recycled materials in 7 sizes.	Provides a light weight, space saving case for protection from rain, dust and surface impact.
Uses	Military Rapid Deployment, Memory Storage Devices, Precision Lab Equipment, Calibrated Diagnostic / Testing Gear, Aerospace Instrumentation	Military Rapid Deployment, Control Consoles/Panels, Radar/Microwave Antennas, Solid State Electronics, Television Communications Equipment	Miitary Rapid Deployment, Field-Deploy Applications, Control Consoles/Panels, Broadcast Equipment	Industrial and consumer square hole rack applications. These rack support both standard mount equipment (SAE or M6).		Radios and Amplifiers, Solid State Equipment, Field Testing Equipment	Semi-Fragile Medical Equipment, Radios and Amplifiers, Field Deployed Test Equipment
Configuration	Fully Configurable (Made to Order and Customizable)			Off-the-Shelf (In stock and ready to ship)	Off-the-Shelf (In stock and ready to ship)	Off-the-Shelf (In stock and ready to ship)	Configurable and Made to Order