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Certification

Plasticase is proud to announce that NANUK has received cerfication from the independent accredited laboratory Cascade Technical Sciences based on the standards below. The full test report is available from Plasticase upon request.

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Standards

ATA Specification 300 Category 1 Impact ASTM D-4169 DC-18 Drop ASTM D-4169 DC-18 Vibration ASTM D-4169 DC-18 Rainfall MIL-STD-810F Immersion IP 67 Ingress protection

Description of tests and procedures

ATA Specification 300 Category 1
Airline transport container suitable for a minimum of 100 airline trips Impact Resistance Test; samples were exposed to impact using a bar weighing 13.2lbs with a hemispherical end of 3.2cm. Bar was dropped with its longitudinal axis vertical on to each sample’s weakest point from a height of 0.5m. Samples were conditioned to a temperature of -20°C before impact exposure.

ASTM D-4169 DC-18
Level 1 Schedule A Handling (Manual) Drop tests - a series of drops on each edge, corner and face of the case from a height of no less than 48cm(19”) and with loads of 6.8-31.8kg(15-70lbs) determined by case size. Samples were conditioned at lab ambient conditions and then temperatures of -28°C and +60°C for a minimum of 3 hours at each condition.

ASTM D-4169 DC-18
Level 1, Schedule F loose load vibration Vibration - The cases are tested using test method D-999 to determine the ability to withstand the repetitive shocks occurred during transportation of loose loads.

ASTM D-4169 DC-18
Level 1, Schedule H Environmental Hazard Rainfall. Simulated rainfall for 2hrs at a rate of 10cm/hr (4”). Samples were conditioned to -20°C and +52°C.

MIL-STD-810F
Method 512.4 Immersion - The case is submerged in a basin of water to a depth of 1 meter (3.28 ft) to the top most part of the case for 30 minutes. The case is heated to 10° F higher than the temperature of the water.

IP 67 ingress protection
6- Total protection from dust 7- Protected against the effects of immersion between 15cm(5.9”) and 1m(39.37”)

Samples exposed to 8hr dust exposure with a concentration of 2 kg/m3 using talcum powder as dust Samples exposed to immerison in 1 meter of water for a period of 30 minutes.

Innovations Award 2009

Plasticase proudly accepted a 2009 Innovations Award presented by the NMMA(National Marine Manufacturers Association) at their 8th annual Marine Aftermarket Accesories Trade Show (MAATS) in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday July 8.The innovation awards were designed to honor manufacturers and suppliers who bring to market new and innovative products to advance the boating industry. The awards were judged by Boating Writers International (BWI)

Category: Personal Gear & Soft Goods

Winner: Nanuk by Plasticase, Inc., a hard shell, waterproof case with a number of design features to protect delicate equipment in the harshest of environments. "While it looks similar to other cases, the superior latch and ergonomic shoulder strap means this is not just another pretty case," said judge Alan Jones..