ROBUST CASECompare Hub | Aluminum Case Brand Comparison
Products
Real Aluminum, Real Builds
Standard, custom and fleet-ready — every series starts with the same export-grade aluminum.
Data
Material Comparison, Honestly
Sometimes the competitor wins on price. Here is the data.
| Property | Aluminum (ROBUST CASE) | Polymer (Pelican, SKB) | Wooden Crate | Hard Plastic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compression strength | Best | Good | Moderate | Low |
| Weight (relative) | Heavier | Lightest | Heavy | Light |
| Custom sizes | Full custom | Limited sizes | Full custom | Limited sizes |
| EMI / RFI shielding | Yes | No | No | No |
| Temperature range | −40 to +90 °C | −20 to +80 °C | −10 to +60 °C | 0 to +60 °C |
| Salt-spray / marine | Anodized | OK | With treatment | Poor |
| Reusability (10 yr) | 100+ cycles | 100+ cycles | 5-20 cycles | 50+ cycles |
| Recyclable | 100% | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| MOQ for custom | 50 units | High (1000+) | 1 unit | High |
| Per-unit cost (mid-size) | $80-150 | $100-300 | $50-120 | $20-60 |
Guidance
When Each Material Wins
AL
Choose Aluminum When
You need custom sizes, EMI shielding, extreme temperatures, or 10+ year reuse — aerospace, medical, military, touring.
PL
Choose Polymer When
You need the lightest case, standard sizes fit your gear, and budget allows premium pricing — photo, dive, consumer.
WD
Choose Wood When
You need one-off oversized crates for static storage — cheapest for single use, but heavy and short-lived.
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