Also known as flight cases or equipment cases, road cases are an ideal way to ensure valuable tech and equipment are protected from damage during transit, shipping or storage giving you added peace of mind. Their solid construction from durable materials such as steel, plywood and polypropylene protects items from bumps, knocks and scrapes that are common when on the road.

What is a road case?

A road case is a solid container used for transporting equipment that is either valuable or fragile. They minimise risk of damage to the case contents, keeping items secure and protected during transportation and in perfect condition once they arrive at the final destination. Whatever the industry, if you need to move equipment, logistics and protection are essential for your business. Road cases often include additional features like case foam which can be CNC cut to perfectly fit your equipment, adding additional shock absorption and protection.

You can use a road case to store and transport literally anything; staging equipment, musical instruments, pro audio and video equipment, computers and technology, DJ gear, cameras, props, catering equipment, memorabilia and sporting goods, medical supplies and machinery, military equipment, tools, motorsports items and more!

Road cases can be built to house almost anything because they can be made in so many various sizes and shapes. Professional case builders use their expert knowledge to design and build a bespoke case specifically for your needs using quality case hardware. Road cases can be made in a variety of colors thanks to various panels and laminates.

Smaller cases can be made without wheels which are carried by one or multiple handles. Guitar and other musical instrument cases are an example of this. Briefcase style cases can also be used for much smaller but still valuable items such as expensive jewellery, irreplaceable collectables, props and much more.

BENEFITS OF USING A ROAD CASE:

• Protect valuable equipment
• Easy transportation
• Safe storage solution
• Reusable over many years when constructed with quality hardware
• Reinforce company branding at events and on the road
• Can be fully customized to suit your exact requirements

Strong and Durable

Popular in the professional audio and entertainment industry, road cases are the go-to solution for public events such as festivals and music tours for transporting expensive and important equipment that is used backstage, keeping it in pristine working order, and allowing for easy installation when on site. Road cases also make loading and unloading of fragile or valuable equipment easier, and stacking cases for transport and storage especially when built with hardware such as auto-aligning casters and stacking dishes.

Road cases an also be used as exhibition and event stands as well as customer serving areas for hospitality – check out our Customer Spotlight on “Alfred the Guiness Bar”!

Lightweight and portable

Using advanced materials such as polypropelene panels ensures your road case is strong but light compared to a case that is built with traditional plywood panels. The lighter weight of the case allows you to reduce shipping costs as well as makes them easier to physically transport.

For equipment that can't be physically carried or lifted, you can add casters which means even heavy, awkward items can be easily rolled and manoeuvred around various locations.  

Easily customizable

There are a wide range of customization options available for road cases which makes them incredibly versatile. From the size and function of your hardware, to the colors of your panels and the internal configuration you need, road cases can be truly bespoke to fulfil any requirement. 

Many professional road case builders also provide additional branding services such as etching or screen printing, so you can add your logo or desired text onto your road case. 

Road cases are a smart investment as they can be used many times over the years and provide a wide variety of benefits – just ensure your case has been made with quality hardware to guarantee a longer lifespan and minimal damage. If you think you could benefit from using a road case or want to level up your current road case, check out our range of road case hardware at Penn Elcom.