First off, the Peli 1630 is heavy and is too big for an aircraft cabin, so it will have to go through baggage and be stowed in the hold.
Stats:
Internal Dimensions: Length 730 mm, Width 552 mm, Depth 384 mm
Depth: Lid 73 mm, Base 311 mm
External Dimensions: Length 794 mm, Width 615 mm, Depth 444 mm
Weight in Kilograms: 16.33 w/foam, and 14.06 Kg n/foam
Waterproof Cases UK state: 'The Peli 1630 is unbreakable, watertight, airtight, dustproof, chemical resistant and corrosion proof'.
Their statement is correct. The only way to destroy this case is to put a thermic lance to it. Overall, the waterproof case construction forms an integral part of the moulding that will make it almost impossible to break, even during tough handling. The 1630 also is heavy when it arrives containing the foam inserts. In the picture the foam appears to be solid. But poke your finger into it and you will see hundreds of foam oblongs are easy to pluck out. Now, although it's only a small thing, but these foam oblongs in my opionion would best have been square, same size as an OXO cube. This would enable you to make achieve the desired depth to hold your items, rather than cut the desired depth as Peli suggest, using a sharp knife or razor.
Note below the crenallated foam piece is on top in the illustration. The rest of the foam pieces have the pre-cut foam oblongs as previously discussed.
The high density foam inserts finish with a piece about 2 inches thick that provide a safe base for any flat-shaped equipment to go in first.
On removing this high density foam, all four slabs of it, I saw it is not shaped like an OXO cube. A single piece measures approximately 2 ¼ inches long, by about ½ inch square. It is easy to pluck the pieces out to form the shape if your equipment, but they strongly recommend using an electric carving knife, of all instruments. Personally, I can not see using what would be someone's kitchen carving knife! If an electric knife is not available, use a very sharp knife with a minimum blade of 8 inches. Full fitting instructions come supplied with all Peli cases and their foam inserts, and I was delighted to see their directions were clear and precise, easy to understand.
The hinges of the Peli 1630 are made of stainless steel.
As are its wheel bearings and axle, the wheels themselves made from some high density rubber, and glide smoothly.
Underside of the Peli 1630 depicts a tough separate section into which the integral handle is placed.
This section is screwed into the case, but I was told that though thissection is removable, it also is extremely difficult to unscrew.
Close-up of the handle shows a notch that clicks firmly into place when the handle is pulled up.
Like so:
I am assuming this piece can be punched out if you want to lift the incorporated handle up just a little.
The Peli 1630's incorporated handle when fully extended doesn't waggle about. It is very stiff, so unlikely to break when the case is being wheeled. Also, when left in the sun, the handle's composite did not
appear to bend or warp when the case was being pulled.
Stats:
Internal Dimensions: Length 730 mm, Width 552 mm, Depth 384 mm
Depth: Lid 73 mm, Base 311 mm
External Dimensions: Length 794 mm, Width 615 mm, Depth 444 mm
Weight in Kilograms: 16.33 w/foam, and 14.06 Kg n/foam
Waterproof Cases UK state: 'The Peli 1630 is unbreakable, watertight, airtight, dustproof, chemical resistant and corrosion proof'.
Their statement is correct. The only way to destroy this case is to put a thermic lance to it. Overall, the waterproof case construction forms an integral part of the moulding that will make it almost impossible to break, even during tough handling. The 1630 also is heavy when it arrives containing the foam inserts. In the picture the foam appears to be solid. But poke your finger into it and you will see hundreds of foam oblongs are easy to pluck out. Now, although it's only a small thing, but these foam oblongs in my opionion would best have been square, same size as an OXO cube. This would enable you to make achieve the desired depth to hold your items, rather than cut the desired depth as Peli suggest, using a sharp knife or razor.
Note below the crenallated foam piece is on top in the illustration. The rest of the foam pieces have the pre-cut foam oblongs as previously discussed.
The high density foam inserts finish with a piece about 2 inches thick that provide a safe base for any flat-shaped equipment to go in first.
On removing this high density foam, all four slabs of it, I saw it is not shaped like an OXO cube. A single piece measures approximately 2 ¼ inches long, by about ½ inch square. It is easy to pluck the pieces out to form the shape if your equipment, but they strongly recommend using an electric carving knife, of all instruments. Personally, I can not see using what would be someone's kitchen carving knife! If an electric knife is not available, use a very sharp knife with a minimum blade of 8 inches. Full fitting instructions come supplied with all Peli cases and their foam inserts, and I was delighted to see their directions were clear and precise, easy to understand.
The hinges of the Peli 1630 are made of stainless steel.
As are its wheel bearings and axle, the wheels themselves made from some high density rubber, and glide smoothly.
Underside of the Peli 1630 depicts a tough separate section into which the integral handle is placed.
This section is screwed into the case, but I was told that though thissection is removable, it also is extremely difficult to unscrew.
Close-up of the handle shows a notch that clicks firmly into place when the handle is pulled up.
Like so:
I am assuming this piece can be punched out if you want to lift the incorporated handle up just a little.
The Peli 1630's incorporated handle when fully extended doesn't waggle about. It is very stiff, so unlikely to break when the case is being wheeled. Also, when left in the sun, the handle's composite did not
appear to bend or warp when the case was being pulled.
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