5000 Series Aluminum Body with Impact Bearing Ridges
The body of the Sterling Pacific travel cases is constructed from reinforced 5000 series aluminum. Substantial hydraulic pressure is used to bend and shape the 0.9mm aluminum sheets to form the body.
5000 series aluminum alloys are used in the aviation industry due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and formability. Sterling Pacific uses a customized reinforced alloy for additional endurance that is over 50% more durable than normal 5000 series alloys.
1.5mm 5052 Aluminum Corners
The load-taking corners of the travel case are reinforced with 67% thicker corners pressed from 5052 aluminum.
These heavy duty corners are bucked into the body of the case with SAE 304 Stainless Steel Rivets.
SAE 304 Stainless Steel Rivets
Over a hundred SAE 304 Stainless Steel Rivets are individually riveted to hold together the corners, the body and the extruded 6063 aluminum frame of the case.
The rivets have a shear strength of 26,000 pounds of weight per square inch.
Italian Full-Grain Leather Handles
The top and side handles of the case are from full-grain Italian leather. The leather comes from an independent tannery, based out of the small town of Chiampo in the Italian region of Veneto.
As the most durable grade of leather used in long-lasting upholstery, Italian aniline full-grain leather develops a natural patina over time as opposed to wearing out. It contains the entire grain layer of the cowhide with its natural imperfections and marks.
360° Wheels with Metal Caps
The case rolls on four 360 degree wheels, built to withstand excessive wear and tear.
The wheels have passed the SATRA TM248 endurance test on a rolling road on a 25km distance at 5 ± 0.5km/h.
Retractable Aluminum Trolley & Housing
The trolley handle retracts into a die-cast aluminum housing, one of the most unique features of the case, typically made from plastic by other luggage manufacturers.
The top handle bar of the trolley is wrapped in Italian full-grain leather.
The high-fatigue strength of the trolley prevents it from bucking or compressing.
TSA Double Combination Latch Locks
The top lid can be secured to the trunk with a TSA-approved, double spring-loaded combination latch lock system, flanking the leather side handle of the case on each side.
Metal Buckle Straps & Compression Pocket
The top part of of the case is enclosed within a compression pocket and an additional outer mesh pocket.
The lower part of the case can be secured with the interjecting metal buckle straps.
Lifetime Warranty & Repair Service
Every authentic Sterling Pacific travel case bears a Batch Identification Number, engraved onto the exterior frame and pressed onto the leather logo patch inside each case.
Sterling Pacific provides a Lifetime Warranty & Repair Service covering defects and the main functionality of the case for the lifetime of the travel case for the original owner of the bag. Read more details here.
Refer to your Batch Identification Number when contacting us regarding repairs & warranty.
Sterling Pacific Amenity & Care Kit
Each Sterling Pacific travel case comes with an Amenity & Care Kit, including:
- Sterling Pacific Amenity Bag
- Sterling Pacific Leather Care Wax & Cloth (1 oz, made in the USA)
- Sterling Pacific Travel Case Manual
- Sterling Pacific Aluminum Pen