2026-09-21 · Équipe éditoriale KeXinMaterials
Pelican Storm vs Air vs Protector : Comparaison B2B Caisses Rigides 2026
Trois lignes emblématiques Pelican (Storm / Air / Protector) couvrent 90% de la demande B2B en caisses rigides. Chaque ligne cible des priorités différentes : Storm pour robustesse, Air pour poids, Protector pour valeur.
Aperçu de la gamme Pelican
Pelican has 3 main hard case lines: Storm (im2300srugged, premium + heavy), Air (lightweight, premium), Protector (classic, value). All share IP67 / MIL-STD-810G base spec but differ on weight, materials, and price.
Pelican Storm Case: HPX resin (proprietary polypropylene), reinforced corners, automatic pressure equalization valve, stainless steel hardware. Weight: 1.2-2x vs Air. Best impact resistance (drop tested from 8+ feet). Price premium 30-50% vs Protector.
Pelican Air Case: lightweight HPX² resin (patented), same IP67 / MIL-STD-810G as Storm. Weight: 30-40% lighter than Storm. Slightly less impact resistance. Price premium 50-80% vs Protector. Available in 14 sizes.
Pelican Protector Case: classic polypropylene, original Pelican formula. Weight: standard. IP67 / MIL-STD-810G. Impact resistance lower than Storm. Price most affordable of the 3 lines. Available in 30+ sizes.
For B2B procurement, choice depends on priority: weight → Air, ruggedness → Storm, budget → Protector. Below we dive into each criterion.
Comparaison du poids (coffret vide)
Weight matters for daily carry, airline allowance, and shipping cost. Pelican Air wins on weight, Storm and Protector are similar.
Pelican Air 1535 (carry-on size): empty weight 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs). 30-40% lighter than equivalent Storm case. Best for daily commute and travel.
Pelican Storm iM2620 (similar size): empty weight 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs). Heavier due to reinforced walls and HPX resin. Best for checked airline + rough transit.
Pelican Protector 1620 (similar size): empty weight 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs). Standard weight, similar to Storm but less premium materials. Best for storage and infrequent transit.
For B2B industrial users carrying case daily: Air saves 1.5 kg vs Storm = 25 lbs saved per week of commute. Over 5 years = 6,500 lbs less operator fatigue.
Indice IP + résistance aux chocs
All 3 Pelican lines share IP67 + MIL-STD-810G certification. Differences emerge at the extremes of impact testing.
IP67 (all 3 lines): dust-tight + temporary immersion (1m, 30 min). Same spec across Storm / Air / Protector. No B2B buyer should differentiate on this basis alone.
Drop test: Storm survives 8+ foot drops at multiple angles. Air survives 6+ foot drops. Protector survives 4+ foot drops. For military / industrial / drone applications, Storm is the safer choice.
Crush test (ASTM D642): Storm 250+ kg load 24h. Air 200+ kg. Protector 180+ kg. Storm has the highest crush resistance.
Temperature range: all 3 lines -40C to +99C. Identical spec. No differentiation.
Vibration: all 3 lines MIL-STD-810G method 514.6 (truck transport simulation). No differentiation.
Prix + MOQ + délai
Protector is the cheapest, Air is the most expensive, Storm is in between. Stock SKUs available, custom OEM on all 3 lines.
Stock SKU pricing (size 1535/1620 typical): Protector USD 200-300. Storm USD 300-450. Air USD 400-600. Price premium of Air = weight savings + premium resin.
Custom OEM MOQ: Protector 100 units, Storm 100 units, Air 100 units (similar MOQ across lines). Custom foam interior adds USD 50-200 per case depending on complexity.
Lead time: stock SKU 7-15 days. Custom OEM 30-60 days (tooling + sampling + production). Air may have longer lead time due to proprietary HPX² resin sourcing.
For B2B industrial bulk procurement (500+ units per year), Protector is the value choice (USD 200-300 × 500 = USD 100K-150K saved vs Air over 3 years).
Recommandation de cas d'usage B2B
Different B2B use cases favor different Pelican series. Below is the 2026 B2B procurement recommendation by use case.
Photography / broadcast (frequent airline check, 15+ kg equipment): Storm ATA 300 Cat 1. Weight penalty acceptable for impact protection. Alternative: Pelican Air 1615 + custom foam.
Drone (1-5 kg payload, frequent transport): Air 1535 + custom foam. Weight savings matter for daily carry. Impact resistance still adequate.
Military / tactical (NSN procurement): Storm with custom foam. MIL-STD-810G + drop test compliance is non-negotiable for military.
Medical (cleanability + compliance): Protector with anti-microbial foam. Lower weight savings not critical. Cleanability + cost-effectiveness favor Protector.
Industrial / measurement (5+ kg instrument, occasional transit): Storm iM2620 or iM2875. Ruggedness + impact resistance outweigh weight consideration.
Alternative Pelican : KeXinMaterials
KeXinMaterials offers Pelican-alternative hard cases at 30-60% lower cost with comparable IP67 / MIL-STD-810G / custom foam options. EXW Shenzhen / FOB Shenzhen / FOB Ningbo only.
Material: PP + GF (glass fiber) or PP + carbon fiber. Comparable to Pelican HPX resin on impact strength. 100% recyclable.
IP rating: IP67 / IP68 stock SKUs. Custom IP65 / IP66 / IP69K available. MIL-STD-810G drop + vibration + temperature shock certified.
Customization: CNC routed PU foam, EVA foam, pick-and-pluck PE foam. Custom molds 30-60 days. Logo printing, color customization, hardware customization all supported.
Pricing: 30-60% lower than equivalent Pelican. Stock SKU USD 50-200. Custom OEM USD 100-300. MOQ 50-500 units. Lead time 7-15 days stock, 30-60 days custom.
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, CE, ROHS, REACH, FCC, California Prop 65. Berry Amendment compliant (US military).
Points clés
- Pelican Storm : premium robuste, poids 1,2-2x, USD 300-450, idéal militaire/industriel
- Pelican Air : léger, 30-40% plus léger que Storm, USD 400-600, idéal port quotidien
- Pelican Protector : valeur classique, poids standard, USD 200-300, idéal budget B2B
- Les 3 partagent IP67 + MIL-STD-810G ; différenciation = poids + matériaux + prix
- KeXinMaterials propose alternative Pelican 30-60% moins cher, EXW Shenzhen / FOB Ningbo
FAQ
Quelle est la principale différence entre Pelican Storm et Pelican Air ?
Poids et technologie de résine. Storm utilise la résine HPX (polypropylène exclusif) pour une résistance aux chocs maximale, pesant 1,2-2x plus. Air utilise la résine HPX² (brevetée) pour 30-40% de gain de poids tout en maintenant IP67 + MIL-STD-810G. Storm : USD 300-450. Air : USD 400-600.
Pelican Air est-il aussi durable que Pelican Storm ?
Pelican Air est légèrement moins résistant aux chocs que Storm. Test de chute : Storm survit 8+ pieds, Air survit 6+ pieds. Les deux partagent IP67 + MIL-STD-810G. Pour la plupart des applications B2B, la différence est acceptable.
Quelle ligne Pelican est la meilleure pour les demandes de prototypes aéroport ?
Pour prototype aéroport (petite quantité pour évaluation), Pelican Protector est le plus rentable. USD 200-300 par caisse, livraison stock 7-15 jours, personnalisation 30-60 jours.
Puis-je obtenir un équivalent Pelican Air à moindre coût d'une usine chinoise ?
Oui. KeXinMaterials et usines similaires proposent des caisses rigides alternatives Pelican à 30-60% moins cher. Matériau PP + GF (fibre de verre) atteint une résistance aux chocs comparable.
Pour quoi Pelican Protector est-il le mieux adapté ?
Pelican Protector convient pour : (1) approvisionnement B2B en volume budget (500+ unités). (2) Stockage et transit peu fréquent. (3) Applications industrielles/médicales où le poids n'est pas prioritaire. (4) Caisses de remplacement pour flottes existantes.
Quelle ligne Pelican est la meilleure pour une charge d'équipement de 15 kg ?
Pour 15+ kg d'équipement, Pelican Storm est le meilleur choix. La résine HPX renforcée et la quincaillerie en acier inoxydable offrent l'intégrité structurelle nécessaire pour les charges lourdes.