Replacement Small Handle for Peli Protector 1400, 1510, 1560 Blue

A cracked or missing side handle turns a trusted Peli case into an awkward thing to carry. The good news: it is one of the easiest fixes on the entire case. This is the genuine Peli small replacement handle in blue, the short grab handle fitted to the side of the Peli Protector 1400, 1510 and 1560 — the one your hand reaches for when you lift the case off a shelf, swing it into a vehicle, or grab it in passing. Swap it in and your case is back to full working order, with a splash of colour as a bonus.

The Side Handle That Earns Its Keep

Every Peli case has a primary top handle, but it is the smaller side handle that does the quiet, constant work — the quick grab, the awkward-angle lift, the two-handed carry when the case is loaded heavy. Because it gets used so often, it is also the part most likely to wear, crack from a hard knock, or take damage on a baggage carousel. Replacing it restores the balanced, two-grip handling the case was designed around, so you are never stuck lifting a fully packed case by a single point.

Genuine Peli, Made to Fit

This is an authentic Peli spare part (SKU 1403-940-120SP), not an aftermarket copy. It is moulded to the exact anchor points of the 1400, 1510 and 1560 frames, so it seats cleanly with no play, no flex and no improvising. Aftermarket lookalikes are often a fraction out of spec, which leads to a loose grip or premature failure right where you need reliability most. Fitting a genuine part also keeps your Peli Lifetime Guarantee intact — the warranty that makes a Peli case worth owning in the first place depends on original components being used for repairs.

Why Choose Blue

Blue is more than a cosmetic choice. If you run several identical Peli cases, a blue handle is an instant visual tag — yours stands out on a crowded luggage belt, in a shared equipment store, or in the back of a van packed with black cases. It is also the natural match if you are building or refreshing a blue-accented case, keeping handles, latches and trim coordinated. And if your existing handle simply broke, swapping in blue is a chance to give a hard-working case a fresh, distinctive look.

Built for Real Working Conditions

The handle is made from the same tough, impact-resistant polymer Peli uses across its Protector range, with an ergonomic grip profile that stays comfortable even under a heavy load or with gloved hands. It shrugs off the knocks, scrapes and temperature swings that come with field use, travel and daily handling, holding its shape and its grip season after season. This is hardware engineered to outlast the abuse, not just survive the first trip.

A Five-Minute Repair, No Workshop Needed

Replacing a Peli handle is genuinely simple. The handle pivots on a hinge pin: knock the old pin out with a punch and a hammer — never a screwdriver, which damages the pin and the housing — lift away the worn handle, drop the new blue handle into the moulded recess, line up the pin holes, and tap the pin back in the same way. Close the case, give the handle a firm test pull, and you are done. No drilling, no glue, no special tools beyond a punch and a hammer.

Keep One as a Spare

Because the fix is so quick and the part so compact, many professionals keep a spare handle in their kit. A handle that fails in the field no longer means babying a case home by its top grip — you simply fit the replacement on the spot and carry on. For teams running multiple Peli cases, a small stock of replacement handles keeps the whole fleet serviceable.

Compatible Cases

• Peli Protector 1400 — compact protective case for cameras, electronics and small kit
• Peli Protector 1510 — carry-on sized case, a favourite for air travel and daily field carry
• Peli Protector 1560 — wheeled case for heavier loads that need rolling transport

Always confirm your case model before ordering — this is the small side handle, designed specifically for the 1400, 1510 and 1560 frames.

Key Features

• Genuine Peli small side/replacement handle, colour blue
• Direct fit for Peli Protector 1400, 1510 and 1560 cases
• Tough, impact-resistant polymer with an ergonomic, secure grip
• Tool-light installation — knock the hinge pin out and back in with a punch and hammer
• Preserves the Peli Lifetime Guarantee when used for repairs
• Ideal as a replacement, a colour upgrade, or a field spare

Basic Data

• Type: Replacement small side handle
• Brand: Peli (genuine OEM spare part)
• SKU: 1403-940-120SP
• Colour: Blue
• Compatibility: Peli Protector 1400, 1510, 1560
• Installation: Hinge-pin mounted (punch and hammer)