Hard Shell & Waterproof Cases

Hard Shell & Waterproof Cases

The A/V World moves constantly, and expensive and often fragile equipment like cameras, soundboards, projectors, lighting consoles, and microphones need safe transport. Hard Shell & Waterproof Cases are specialized, designed to absorb impacts, resist moisture, and repel dust during transport, set-up, breakdown, shipping, and storage. Constructed from aluminum, ruggedized polymer plastic, resin, or laminated plywood with coated exteriors, they can be ordered empty or pre-loaded with customizable, partitioned, foam interiors. From ATA-rated flight cases to form fitted molded plastic giants we've got you covered, Markertek stocks an incredible selection of the best professional case options available, we can help you find the proper case to protect your gear!

Pelican - Made in the USA
Vault, Protector, Air, and Storm, rugged Pelican Cases started making waterproof first-aid kits for scuba divers in the mid-1970s, injection-molded, high-impact structural copolymer plastic equipment cases engineered with an O-ring seal and an automatic pressure equalization valve, making them air and water-tight. Ranging in size from the belt-clippable Micro Case to the huge Vault Equipment Series, Pelican cases are often rated the most rugged and secure in their class! Pelican ATA Certified cases are engineered for travel and are offered in carry-on and checkable sizes, defending fragile camera equipment, lighting, and speakers with built-in premium protective features.

SKB Cases
Made in the USA and trusted by professionals and industries worldwide since 1977, SKB Cases created hand-built guitar and amp cases for the music scene. Today, they are a global manufacturer of rotational and injection-molded polymer protection and pioneers in the vacuum-formed, rotational manufacturing process. Water- and dust-proof SKB cases meet military standards with their ultra-high-strength polypropylene copolymer resin body and gasket-sealed, submersible design. Corrosion- and solvent-resistant, SKB Cases protect cameras, lighting systems, tripods, stands, and computers. SKBs Shallow Rolling Racks incorporate built-in equipment racks into roto-molded Polyethylene (LLDPE) cases with one-touch pull handles, and side-mounted wheels for easy transport and stability.

A Curated Selection!
Markertek has been helping professionals find the perfect Hardshell and Waterproof Case to protect their precious possessions for decades, we only offer the best brands like Pelican, SKB, Gator Cases, HPRC Cases and broadcast legend Portabrace! Let us know what you need and we'll make it happen, contact us today!

FAQ

What does Military Standard, or Mil-Spec signify?
Mil-Spec, which is short for "military specification" or "military standard," means a product was designed and manufactured to meet or exceed the strict U.S. Department of Defense standards for materials, construction, and performance. The case must be reliable, durable, and compatible with common equipment.

How does a case earn an ATA Certification?
The ATA, or Air Transport Association, standards state cases must be able to withstand a minimum of 100+ Airline Baggage Round-Trip Cycles, survive severe drops, impacts, and crushing force, feature reinforced hinges, corners, and edges, heavy-duty latches, and a continuous rubber gasket system to repel water and dust, with auto-pressure equalization to handle altitude changes.