4U Lite Guard™ Plastic Rack Case | Lightweight HDPE 19" Rack 10.0 kg
4U Lite Guard™ Plastic Rack Case | Lightweight HDPE 19" Rack - Black is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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4U Lite Guard™ Plastic Rack Case | Lightweight HDPE 19" Rack
4U Lite Guard™ Plastic Rack Case | Lightweight HDPE 19" Rack
The 4U Lite Guard™ is a plastic rack case — what the trade calls a poly rack — a 19" rack made from 1.3mm high-density polyethylene (HDPE) instead of plywood. At 5.5kg it is about 60% lighter than a conventional 4U rack flight case and, at £162, about half the price — with the same full-height front and rear rack strips, padlockable recessed latches and reinforced side walls. Sized for a power amp and processor, a four-way wireless rack, or a compact broadcast kit.
Why choose a Lite Guard™ plastic rack
- Light enough for one person. 5.5kg empty. Fly-away kit, van work and stairs stop being a two-person job.
- About half the price of plywood. £162 against roughly £281 for the equivalent timber rack.
- Quicker to build. Fewer stages than a plywood case, so lead times are shorter — ask us for a date.
- Won't rot, swell or delaminate. HDPE is unaffected by damp and most chemicals; the finish doesn't chip.
- Standard 19" fit. 4U of rack space between front and rear rack strips; your kit mounts straight in.
Specification
- Rack space: 4U (178mm)
- Internal: 508 × 600 × 183 mm (W × D × H)
- Weight: 5.5kg
- Shell: 1.3mm HDPE sheet, reinforced side walls
- Rack strips: front and rear, full height
- Hardware: padlockable recessed latches, comfort-grip handles
- Colours: black, blue or red
- Custom: other body depths, printed branding and CNC foam to order
Heavier load, more than 6U, or need wheels or shock-mounting? See our full range of 19" rack flight cases. All sizes of this case: Lite Guard™ plastic rack cases. Made in Market Harborough since 1961.
Lite Guard™ or a plywood rack case?
| Lite Guard™ (HDPE) | Standard 19" rack (10mm plywood) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shell | 1.3mm HDPE plastic | 10mm birch plywood, hexaboard laminate |
| Price, 6U | £168 | £304 |
| Sizes | 3U, 4U, 5U, 6U | 2U to 40U |
| Rack strips | Front & rear | Front & rear, Penn Elcom rails |
| Best for | Amps, wireless, network & AV kit moved often by one person; fly-away and van work | Heavy touring loads, stacked truck packs, shock-mounted servers |
| Weather | Showerproof; won't rot or swell | Laminate-faced ply, sealed edges |
Need more than 6U, wheels, or shock-mounting? See the full 19" rack case range. Need a plastic case that isn't a rack? See all Lite Guard™ HDPE cases.
Need a Custom Flight Case?
Need a Custom Flight Case?
Look through our custom flight cases and how we work with you to protect your equipment or contact our experts on +44 (0) 1858 464878 or sales@nomadplc.com
4U Lite Guard™ Plastic Rack Case | Lightweight HDPE 19" Rack
The lightest 19" rack case we build. A 1.3mm high-density polyethylene (HDPE) shell replaces the plywood body of a conventional flight case, so the case weighs about 60% less and costs about half — while keeping the full-height front and rear rack strips, padlockable latches and reinforced walls of our standard 19" rack cases. Built for power amps, wireless systems, networking and AV kit that travels often and gets lifted by one person.
Why go Lite Guard™
Same 19" fit as a flight case — 3U to 6U, in stock sizesReturning Your Items
Returns Policy
How Do I Return My Items?
How Do I Return My Items?
Returns Policy
Thank you for purchasing through Nomad Limited. We aim to deliver high-quality and in good condition however, if you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we’re here to help.
Please be aware: you have 14 working days to return or 24 hours to notify us of a non-conforming item from the date you received it.
Returns
IN THE CASE OF RETURNS, THE CUSTOMER IS LIABLE FOR RETURN SHIPPING.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Customised products such as bespoke flight and poly cases or custom foam inserts are not eligible for return. For non-conforming items please refer below.
To return an item, your item must be in the original packaging. Please attach your proof of purchase to the item you are returning. If there are multiple items, please make a note on your proof of purchase showing the number of parcels in your consignment and attach it to one of the parcels. Failure to provide this may prevent or slow the refund process.
Once we receive your item, we will inspect it prior to initiating the refund process. If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card or original method of payment. Full refunds on returns will be made subject to the returned goods being in a new and re-sell-able condition. Refunds on returns will be made within 14 calendar days from receiving the return. We will notify you by email when the refund has been processed.
Returns should be sent to:
FAO. Returns
Nomad of Market Harborough
Rockingham Road Industrial Estate
Rockingham Road
Market Harborough
LE16 7QE
Shipping
You will be responsible for arranging and paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
Non-Conforming Goods
In the case of a non-conformance please inform your Nomad sales contact. You may be required to provide images of the non-conformance where possible to assist your sales representative with providing you with the best possible solution. Nomad will aim to either Replace, Discount, Refund or Correct (via spare parts or amendments) any non-conforming goods as quickly as possible and in line with your requirements.
Discounts and Refunds will be credited within 7 calendar days of agreement to your Nomad Limited credit account. Alternatively, we will initiate the refund or discount to your credit card or original method of payment.
