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VAL-AN means "value analyzed," implying a commitment from ZERO to proved the desirable features of the VAL-AN series in efficient, cost-effective cases. VAL-AN cases come in many standard sixes and configurations. They can also be customized to meet an even greater number of need.
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General Specifications

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  • Continuous mating gasketed extruded closures
  • Handles meet or exceed military specifications and are located for ease of carrying case
  • Hinged inner lid assemblies are available on a case by case situation
  • Optional panel flange with nut plates and neoprene gasket
  • Choice of manual or automatic pressure relief valve
  • Spring loaded latches tested to 400 pounds pull are located to insure watertight integrity

Case Types

 N/A 1 = Combination Case - No feet on rear except when handle is on front. Latches on case with strikes on cover. Separable hinges.
2 = Transit Case - No feet on rear except when handle is on front. Latches on cover with strikes on case. Non separable hinges.
3 = Instrument Case - Feet on rear and bottom in all situations. Latches on case with strikes on cover. Separable hinges.

Features

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  • 52 width and length combinations and many depths to choose from
  • Water-tight construction meets MIL-STD-108
  • Made from seamless, deep drawn aluminum shells
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Choice of closure type, panel flange and inner lid
  • Choice of finish
  • Choice of inner panel

Width

 N/A 9.88 in

Made In

 N/A USA

Material

 N/A 6061 Deep Drawn Aluminum Alloy

Mil-Spec

 N/A Meets MIL-STD-108

Standard Availability

 N/A Custom: 8 Weeks Standard Val-An: 6 Weeks

Valve Options

 N/A A - Automatic M - Manual N - No Valve

Length

 N/A 20.50 in

Closure Type & X Dimension

 N/A C & D 0.020 E & F 0.406 G & H 1.000

Maximum Base H2

 N/A 8.00 in

Minimum Base H2

 N/A 4.50 in

Maximum Lid H1

 N/A 8.00 in

Minimum Lid H1

 N/A 4.00 in

Optional Panel Part Number

 N/A ZP21740-35

Hinged Inner Lid Options

 N/A Yes

Panel Options

 N/A Blank = Not Required P = Panel and #10-32 Mounting Screws

Customization

 N/A Any commercial or military specification can be met.

Panel Fabrication:
Silk Screen
Custom Fabrication

Case Customization:
Stenciling
Designation Printing
Decals/Labels
Silk Screen

A free consultation with a ZERO packaging engineer can save you time and money. Knowing how to efficiently and economically dissipate the energies of shock and vibration without damage to the packaged product is a specialized pursuit. ZERO has designed and fabricated more than half a million military cases, each with its own vibration and shock isolation system. ZERO’s professional packaging engineers will share their accumulated wealth of vibration and shock isolation with you. After careful analysis of your packaging requirement, we will recommend a technique, utilizing one of the following systems:

  1. Polyurethane foam cushions
  2. Polyethylene foam cushions
  3. Shear and vibration mounts

Finish Options

 N/A POWDERCOAT PAINT (RECOMMENDED)
OD - Olive Drab - Epoxy powder coat, color No.24097 of FED-STD-595
BK - Black - Epoxy powder coat, color No. 27040 of FED-STD-595
DB - Dark Blue - Epoxy powder coat, color No. 25102 of FED-STD-595
DS - Desert Sand - Epoxy powder coat, color No.20372 of FED-STD-595
FG - Forest Green - Epoxy powder coat, color No. 24052 of FED-STD-595
GR - Gray - Epoxy powder coat, color No. 26270 of FED-STD-595
MB - Medium Blue - Epoxy powder coat, color No. 25190 of FED-STD-595
NG - NATO Green - Epoxy powder coat, color No. RAL6014
OR - Orange - Epoxy powder coat, color No. 21400 of FED-STD-595
RD - Red - Epoxy powder coat, color No. 21105 of FED-STD-595
WH - White - Epoxy powder coat, color No. 27925 of FED-STD-595
YW - Yellow - Epoxy powder coat, color No. 23785 of FED-STD-595

MIL-SPEC FINISHES
A = No Finish.
UA = Chem Film per MIL-DTL-5541, Type1, Class 1A.
B = Wash prime per DOD-P-15328. Epoxy primer per MIL-PRF-23377, Type 1, Class C2.
C =Light Gray, Semi-gloss = Same as B plus paint polyurethane, color No. 26307 of FED-STD-595.
D = Light Gray, Gloss = Same as B plus paint polyurethane, color No. 16307 of FED-STD-595.
E = Yellow, Gloss = Wash prime per DOD-P-15328. Epoxy primer per MIL-DTL-53022, Type 11. Plus paint polyurethane, color No. 13538 of FED-STD-595.
F = Strata Blue, Gloss = Same as B plus paint polyurethane, color No. 15045 of FED-STD-595.
G = Green, Semi-gloss = Same as B plus paint polyurethane, color No. 24300 of FED-STD-595.
H = Olive Drab, Semi-gloss = Same as B plus paint polyurethane, color No. 24084 of FED-STD-595.
J = Olive Drab, Lusterless = Same as B plus paint polyurethane, color No. 34088 of FED-STD-595.
K = 383 Green, Camouflage = Same as B plus paint All phatic polyurethane coating (CARC) per MIL-DTL-53039, type 111, color No. 34094 of FED-STD-595.
S = Special Order – Please specify.
W = White, Gloss = Chem film per MIL-DTL-5541, type 1, class 1A. Epoxy primer per MIL-DTL-53022, type 11, or waterbase epoxy primer per MIL-DTL-53030, type 1. Paint with polyurethane coating per MIL-PRF-85285, type 11, class H, or epoxy coating per MIL-PRF-22750. Color No 17925 of FED-STD-595.

Finish Notes

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  1. Finish interior and exterior except: hinges, seal, valve, label, inner lid fastener, and pins.
  2. Latches and handles are to be finished as follows:
    Latches:
    ZSP2-204: Do not finish (entire latch assembly)
    ZSP2-224, ZSP2-229, ZSP2-230, ZP20306: Finish except latch body and pin
    Handles:
    ZSP3-304: Finish except grip and bail
    ZP20136, ZP20137: Finish except grip
  3. If EMI gasket is used:
    • Finishes B thru K: Instead of wash prime, use chem film per MIL-DTL-5541, type 1, class 3
    • Finish UA and W: Chem film to be class 3 instead of 1A
    • Powder coatings: Before powder coat, chem film per MIL-DTL-5541, type, class 3
    • See referencing top assembly drawing for masking details
  4. All paint is to be smooth
  5. Powder coat to be avoided in use with chem film

Note for Dimensions

 N/A Width, Length and Height are exterior dimensions measured at points of tangency at bottom, top and sides.

Note

 N/A To determine approximate weights for any of the cases, multiply the square foot area of the case, including inner lid if any, by 0.889 lbs. per square foot for 0.063 cases add 1.27 lbs. per square foot for 0.090 cases. Add to this the sum of the weights of the latches, hinges, and handles.