Do the lids latch tightly enough that they could keep things clean in a dust storm?
765708
I never saw the containers, they were for my mother. I bought them for her to store items long term to kill/starve bed bugs and it worked. They kept the bugs in so they must have kept a tight seal
765709
Wow, what an interesting question. I can't even begin to guess why they might be in a dust storm. Regardless, I would say they would do a great job. Of all the tub brands we have, I would say this tub seals the tightest. If you wanted to tape the edges additionally, that would help. Could you also bag the items before placing it in the tub?
730171
Not really. They tend to slide sideways into each other. But they do store great with the lids on loosely.
1234557
Yes, they are absolutely air tight. There is a rubber (or perhaps silicone?) gasket around each lid, and when closed makes a tight seal. I keep items such as flour, cornmeal and sugar in them safely.
1928598
These bins don't seal tightly. The lid flap just lays on there. Smaller bugs could get in.
1278292
Absolutely! With the latches locked small parts in our shop will not fall out. Even if the box is dropped the lid stays latched most of the times. We buy them by the case and have over a hundred in use.
2075598
The metal clasp secures the lid very tightly. I would say that this should be able to keep water/moisture out based on the seal it creates. I can't say 100% as I use mine for dust collection.
1005267
The lid seals pretty tight with a nice fit, but I am unsure if the are water tight. Maybe if your devices were protected in plastic to prevent erosion they may be what you want.
2187430
Not really.. they are designed more to hold the lid up in a certain position. there is no "slow close" with them, so they will slam shut if not held.
1974044
The caps can seal pretty tight, although I haven't tested to see if they are completely waterproof. They are made of a heavy plastic so I'm sure they are waterproof to a degree. I find them to be very helpful and help keep things cleaner and more organized.
1255745
The lids fit snug. The dividers are deep. As far as leak proof, I'm not sure what you plan on doing with them. If closed and left upright I don't see them leaking.
2045009
The lids are quite well fitting and tight. I'm not going to turn a bowl of soup upside down over my head to prove it but I can say for normal use they keep liquids from spilling ...hold on a minute.Okay, I turned the small bowl half full of water with the lid on upside down over my head and I'm still dry. So, yes the lids are quite nice and tight.
160131
I have not had any issues. I've even put them in the dishwasher and the lids still fit snug.
1675257
The lids are actually almost a too snug, so it's doubtful the contents would spill during transit. But they may vary from one set to the next, so you would probably want to use a bit of scotch tape just to be sure.
2009266
No. The lid does not seal, it is loose. My one complaint. Otherwise they are nice.
1354370
There seems to be a rubber seal that goes all the way around the inside of the lids. The latch also holds the lids in place fairly well. Some air might come through... I'm not really sure. I would feel comfortable storing a 25lbs bag of dog food in these bins for quite a while. I use them for birdseed in my back porch and I haven't noticed any bugs or critters.
1731771
I have to say yes. While I haven't put any liquid in mine, the truly secure way the lids fit would indicate a leak proof seal. The lids will be very tight, almost too tight the first time. I them in warm water to soften and have had an easier time since. Lids are still very tight, but that's how I want them.
2192578
I would ythink that they would perfectly for that purpose. They are similar size with plastic lids instead of metal ones.