Glossary of Terms

Showing Selected Terms for: Feature
show all terms in glossary | go back

Accepts TSA Latches

Everyone has experienced today's airport check-in ritual. Frustrating, exhausting and unfortunately necessary. The design gurus at SKB once again lead the industry by designing cases that accept field installable TSA recognized locking latches as optional equipment. TSA latches allow the traveler to securely lock their cases and still allow airport security to perform a contents inspection, then simply re-lock the case. Painless, efficient, safe!

ATA Rated

ATA (Air Transport Association) specification 300, category 1 is the highest standard for an airline transport container (a minimum of 100 common carrier trips). Category II has a minimum of 10 trips by air.

Built-in Shocks
Built-in elastomeric shock with a load range of 40 pounds to 150 pounds are included standard on our Shock Rack series.

Built-in Tow Handle
Sturdy Tow Handle for easy one-person manuerving.

Built-in TSA Latches

Everyone has experienced today's airport check-in ritual. Frustrating, exhausting and unfortunately necessary. The design gurus at SKB once again lead the industry forward by incorporating exclusive TSA accepted and recognized locking latches on specialized products allowing for the traveler to securely lock their cases and still allow airport security to perform a contents inspection, then simply re-lock the case. Painless, efficient, safe!

Built-in Wheels or Casters
Includes either our 3SKB-CAST1 quick release 4" casters with mounting plates and hardare, or comes with heavy duty built-in wheels standard.

Layered Foam
Sheets of 1.4 pound density, 2" ether like ester (ELE) foam.

Waterproof

Moisture resistant cases specified under Military Standards.

3I Waterproof Lab Test July 2006