Peli BlackBox 14U Rack Mount Case

When your rack-mounted equipment needs to go wherever the job takes it — from broadcast trucks and remote location shoots to field operations and touring productions — the Peli BlackBox 14U Rack Mount Case delivers the protection and mobility that professionals demand. Engineered from high-performance Black-463 blended resin, this 14U wheeled rack case keeps 19-inch equipment secure through demanding transport conditions, while the rugged dual-lid design means you can start working the moment you arrive on site.

Built to Survive the Road

Professional equipment doesn't fail because of a single catastrophic drop — it breaks from the accumulated punishment of regular transport: road vibrations, cargo handling, and fluctuating air pressure. The Peli BlackBox 14U is engineered to address all of these. The case body is moulded from Black-463 blended resin, chosen for its high impact resistance and dimensional stability. A closed-loop perimeter gasket combined with an integrated pressure relief valve seals the interior against dust and moisture — making the case reliable even in humid outdoor environments or pressurised aircraft holds. Spring-loaded stainless steel hardware finished in nickel black provides secure latching without any risk of corrosion during long deployments.

Eight Points of Protection Against Shock and Vibration

At the heart of the BlackBox 14U's protection system are eight cylindrical elastomeric shock mounts, attached to the interior shoulders of the case. These mounts provide two inches (5.1 cm) of sway space — enough clearance to buffer sensitive electronics from the shocks and vibration encountered during transport. Whether your amplifiers, video routers, signal processors, or computing hardware are riding in the back of a van, a cargo aircraft, or a satellite truck, the suspension system absorbs what road and air transport throw at them. Sensitive gear arrives ready to work, not in need of recalibration or repair.

Casters and Handles That Carry the Load

At 14 rack units, fully loaded with gear, this case is heavy — and Peli engineers it accordingly. Molded-in 3.25-inch (82.6 mm) edge casters are built into both the front and rear lids, with no separate wheel attachments to lose or break. Four plastic comfort-grip handles make it manageable for two-person carries when casters aren't practical. The maximum payload rating is 45.4 kg (100 lbs), giving you plenty of capacity for a densely loaded rack, and the molded-in rib design on the exterior enables secure stacking when the case is stored between deployments.

ANSI/EIA 310-C Rack Frame — Field-Ready Standard

Inside, a 24-inch (61 cm) deep light-duty steel rack frame with a corrosion-resistant zinc black finish is fully compliant with ANSI/EIA 310-C — the universal standard for 19-inch rack equipment. M6 rack mounting hardware is included. The front lid is 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) deep, and the rear lid extends to 5.2 inches (13.2 cm), providing clearance for rear cable connections, power supplies, and panel-mount wiring. Both lids are fully removable, giving you unobstructed two-sided access for installation, maintenance, or quick equipment swaps.

Who Uses the Peli BlackBox 14U?

This case is the standard choice for audio and video engineers doing location work, broadcast professionals running outside broadcast (OB) setups, satellite communication crews deploying in the field, DIT technicians managing data on set, and IT and networking specialists running mobile infrastructure. If your 19-inch rack equipment leaves the server room or the studio, the BlackBox 14U is the case that keeps it safe and ready to perform at the destination.

Key Features

• Constructed from high-impact Black-463 blended resin
• 24-inch (61 cm) deep ANSI/EIA 310-C compliant steel rack frame, M6 thread
• Eight cylindrical elastomeric shock mounts — 2 inches (5.1 cm) sway space
• Payload capacity: 45.4 kg (100 lbs)
• Molded-in 3.25-inch (82.6 mm) edge casters on both lids — no separate wheel assembly
• Four plastic comfort-grip handles for ergonomic two-person transport
• Dual removable lids — front 2.2 in (5.6 cm) deep, rear 5.2 in (13.2 cm) deep
• Closed-loop gasket and integrated pressure relief valve for environmental sealing
• Spring-loaded stainless steel hardware with nickel black corrosion-resistant finish
• Molded-in rib design for secure stacking
• Suitable for audio/video production, broadcast, satellite communications, DIT, and field IT