WHY AEROSPACE TEAMS CHOOSE ALUMINUM
Every pound a case adds to a shipment is a pound that doesn't go toward payload, fuel, or margin. Aluminum's strength-to-weight ratio makes it the standard material for the aircraft and equipment inside these cases in the first place — using it for the case too keeps that same logic intact through ground handling and cargo transport.
Beyond weight, aluminum cases hold their seal and shape across extreme temperature swings on the tarmac or in unpressurized cargo holds, resist the corrosion that coastal and high-altitude operations accelerate, and — with optional EMI shielding — protect avionics and test equipment from electromagnetic interference during transport.
WEIGHT, PRECISION & TOLERANCE
Every case is manufactured in Weilheim, Germany, to the same precision tolerances the company has held since 1933 — welded seams, cast aluminum corners, and custom interior configurations built to exact instrument dimensions. For avionics, sensors, and test equipment where a loose fit means damage in transit, that precision is the difference between a case that protects and one that just contains.
SUPERIOR
Protection.
Lightweight & Strong
- 50% lighter than plastic cases*
- 70% lighter than roadie cases*
- Rugged, fully-welded profile frame
- Will not warp or crack
Durability & Resistance
- 2-7x greater tensile strength than plastic cases*
- Tested from −65° to +176°F; UV, water, weather, and corrosion resistance
- Ergonomic spring-loaded handles
- Over 50 standard sizes available
Optimized Space & Security
- 15%-20% greater interior volume than plastic cases in a smaller footprint
- IP54 sealed against dust and splashing water as standard
- Locking options available for theft protection
Specialized Features
- IGBC (Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee) models available
- Cases constructed of extra strong 5005 alloy aluminum sheeting
*Comparisons based on industry-standard plastic and roadie cases of equivalent size.
