Pelican 1485 Air Case with Foam - Silver

Airline cargo holds and regional airport tarmacs are where this pelican case earns its keep. Baggage systems subject checked luggage to conveyor impacts, stack compression and rapid temperature shifts, so a waterproof case rated for atmospheric pressure changes is the baseline requirement for photographers, survey crews and avionics technicians moving sensitive kit between sites.

The 1485Air uses a proprietary HPX polymer shell that cuts weight against traditional copolymer models while retaining the ribbed geometry that distributes point loads. An automatic purge valve equalises internal pressure during ascent and descent, preventing the vacuum lock that can seal a standard hard case shut at altitude. Inside, the Pick N Pluck foam layers let you cut custom cavities for camera bodies, lenses, drone batteries or test instruments, and the stainless-steel hasp accept padlocks for security screening compliance. Wheels and a retractable handle mean a single operator can move a fully loaded unit across terminals without a trolley.

Silver finish reflects radiant heat on hot tarmac. Moulded-in ribs add stacking strength. Double-throw latches stay closed under vibration. Suits professional imaging, avionics and field survey kits.

• HPX polymer shell reduces carry weight
• Automatic purge valve for altitude pressure equalisation
• Pick N Pluck foam for custom interior layout
• Stainless steel hasps accept TSA padlocks
• Integrated wheels and retractable handle
• Watertight O-ring seal