Pelican 1510 Case
Exterior Information | Case Review

Pelican 1510 Case Material

The 1510 case is injection molded made from polypropylene copolymer. The material is relatively light weight compared to how durable it is. The material is also chemical resistant and will usually exceed most users requirements. It will perform under the most severe temperatures {-10°F (-23.3°C) to +210°F (98.9°C)}. Needless to say your equipment may not.

The 1510 case by Pelican comes standard in three colors. Black (stocked by most distributors), Desert Tan, and OD (olive drab) Green. Desert Tan and OD Green was created in order to cater to the military.

The case comes with 2 latches located on the front. Each latch is made in two pieces so opening the case is easier. The concept is unique to Pelican and is called "double throw latches." When applying upward pressure on the latch part of it slides out prying against the stationary piece of the latch allowing for easier opening. The concept is similar to how a crowbar would be used to open a jammed door. The stainless steel pin in the latch will not rust.

There are two fold down handles located on the case. The first is in the front and the second is on the right side. The handle on the front is approximately 8.25" long. The handle on the side is approximately 5.50" long. Both handles have rubber molded into them which creates a no slip grip. Again the pins used to hold the handles in place will not rust.

The 1510 has a total of 2 recessed wheels on the left that are close to flush with the sides of the case. (helping to eliminate direct hits when shipped). The extension handle is made of the same material as the case and clips into place when not being used. Just pull a small latch and the handle can extended. When extended the measurement from the ground to the top of the handle is 37.50" tall. There is no rubber built into the extension handle.

Case Exterior: 22.00"L x 14.00"W x 9.00"D
Cardboard Box Exterior (Shipping Dimensions): 22.50"L x 14.00"W x 9.25"D

There are a total of 16 ribs built into the case (12 on the back & 4 on the front) which add structural support to the case. The latches and hinges are placed between these ribs which account for added protection.

Located in on the front of the Pelican 1510 directly center is a small dome like piece of hardware. This is the automatic purge valve. It allows air to move freely between the outside and inside of the case equalizing pressure. Without it, opening the case in high altitude would be impossible without drilling a hole in the case. The purge valve requires no user input and works automatically. It will not let water, dust or other contaminants into the case.

The Pelican 1510 case has 2 holes which fit standard size locks. Each hole is located toward the outside each latch. Plated in non rust metal, cutting the case to remove the secured locks would be very difficult and time consuming.

The 1510 case by Pelican comes with a nameplate on the front located directly in the center above the purge valve. The nameplate comes blank and can only be removed when the case is open (as it slides out upward). Directions are located on a brochure supplied inside the case which will tell you the steps in order to get the nameplate engraved. At the time of this article the nameplate is sent into Pelican which allows for 19 characters on 3 different lines. It costs $9.95 each and is shipped within 2-3 days from arrival.

The hinges (2) of which are located on the back of the Pelican 1510 case seem fairly standard. The pin is stainless steel so rust will not be an issue. What makes these hinges more unique however is that the pin can only be inserted one way. This means a thief would not be able to tap out the pins. Once in, these pins are permanent.