BUILT FOR LONG-TERM OUTDOOR STORAGE
Depot yards, rooftop equipment shelters, boat decks, and job sites all expose stored gear to the same slow damage: repeated wet/dry cycles, UV exposure, and temperature swings that most enclosures aren't built to survive for years at a time. A ZARGES case holds its seal, its shape, and its structure through that exposure — the welded aluminum body doesn't rely on a gasket alone, and the material itself doesn't age the way plastic or coated steel does.
SEALING & INGRESS PROTECTION EXPLAINED
IP ratings describe two things: the first digit is protection against solid particles (dust), and the second is protection against liquid ingress. "Dust-tight" means no dust enters the case at all, under any exposure duration. "Jetting water" means the case is tested against a direct, high-pressure jet of water from any angle — not just rain or splashing.
Dust protected and splash protected — standard on most ZARGES cases.
Dust-tight and protected from jetting water — no dust ingress at all, and a direct jet of water from any direction won't get in.
Dust-tight and submersible to 1m for 30 minutes — the case can be fully underwater for half an hour without water reaching the contents.
TEMPERATURE & UV STABILITY
ZARGES cases are tested from −65°F to +176°F, so a case left on a rooftop in July or a depot yard in January holds its seal and structure without warping or cracking. Aluminum also carries no UV sensitivity — long-term sun exposure that turns plastic brittle and coated steel's finish chalky has no equivalent effect on a ZARGES case body.
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.
