Rack Mount Overview
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.
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Durable Molded-in color
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Molded-in, tongue-in-groove gasketed parting lines seal tight and remain so after impacts
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Patented, molded-in metal inserts for catch and hinge attachment points provide strength and spread loads to the container wall for maximum integrity
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Molded-in male/female stacking ribs for secure stacking
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Patented, positive anti-shear locks prevent case lids from separating from mid-section even after impact – and minimise stress on hardware
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Shock mounts provide excellent shock and vibration cushion for delicate equipment
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Molded-in ribs provide extra columnar strength
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One-piece rotoMolded body and lids
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Pelican-Hardigg’s patented, wide-design, Comfort Grip Handles™ come standard on most cases<
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BLACKBOX ONLY BLACKBOX comes standard with rugged steel frame
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Interference fit spiral spring pins in each corner for maximized structural integrity
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Designed to meet ANSI/EIA-310-C for universal rack mounting hole pattern
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Aircraft-quality, precision-tempered 6061-T6 aluminum provides a high strength-to-weight ratio
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Fully recessed hardware protected from external impact damage
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Exceeds Air Transport Association (ATA) Specification 300, Category I requirements
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Reinforced corners and edges (high-stress areas) with 15 to 20% more material
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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)
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.
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Classification |
Fragility |
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
Used for extremely delicate and heavy diagnostic equipment that needs to travel but cannot withstand shock or vibration
Used for fragile equipment that needs to travel but cannot take shock or vibration. It also needs to fit a narrow space
Used for moderately fragile equipment that needs shock protection and is used in a tight working space environment
Used for rugged, lightweight equipment so a photographer can get equipment to the job site
Used for very rugged lightweight equipment that needs a travel case to keep it dry and dust free during transport
Classic Rack 60 cases |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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