What are the differences in Storm Case Press & Pull latches versus the competitors?
The Press & Pull latch designed for the Storm Case is very different and very easy to use. It is mechanical in nature and allows for a strong, snap fit, and an easy release at the press of a button. Initial internal tests on pull strength alone show a significant performance benefit for this latch. The Storm Case latch performed admirably to 900 pounds of pressure while the competitor latch failed at only 450 pounds of pressure. Additionally, competitor case latches generally utilize one-piece or complicated multi-piece ABS plastic latches that use a pure compression fit to close the case. Problems arise in re-opening these cases. The fit is so tight that releasing the latches is not only difficult, but so much pressure is accumulated that when they do release they spring up at great speed and often impact the users hand. The market name for these latches is very descriptive of the issue, “Knuckle Busters”.
The Press & Pull latch designed for the Storm Case is very different and very easy to use. It is a mechanical latch that allows for a strong, snap fit, and an easy release with the press of a button. Initial internal tests on pull strength alone show a significant performance benefit for this latch: The Storm Case latch performed admirably to 900 pounds of pressure, while the competitor latch failed at only 450 pounds of pressure. Additionally, competitor case latches generally use one-piece or complicated multi-piece ABS plastic latches that rely on a pure compression fit to close the case. Problems arise in re-opening these cases: The fit is so tight that releasing the latches is not only difficult, but so much pressure is accumulated that when they do release they spring up at great speed and often impact the users hand. The market name for these latches is very descriptive of the issue: “Knuckle Busters.
