Understanding The Importance Of Road Cases

By Joyce Cook


At some point in life a person is most likely to find themselves moving delicate or sensitive gear or equipment that needs extra protection. Such protection can be provided by a shipping container that is specifically designed to handle rough treatment. This is where road cases become handy. The term road case is used in reference to cases solely meant for road based travels.

These cases in most instances are meant to store and ship music-related equipment. Additionally, they can also be employed in moving audio production, lighting and motion picture equipment, since such fragile items demand the protection that the cases offer. They are designed to be resilient against the harsh life associated with road travels.

There are numerous road based realities for fragile items or equipment. Being stacked beneath other loads and exposure to vagaries of weather like heat, cold and rain are some of the realities that face road travels. Other realities include dropping off a conveyor belt and being run over by an automobile. Should any fragile items be exposed to the above mentioned conditions, they may be either slightly or totally destroyed.

A number of reasons exist why road suitcases are necessary. Therefore, one should know the specifics that apply to their condition and what to consider when purchasing one. The first factor that should be considered before making a purchase is the durability. Most bodies or shells of these suitcases are made from plywood. Their corners are made from steel with an edging made from aluminum.

The thickness of the plywood panels vary and it can be veneered with aluminum, shiny fiberglass, or ABS plastic. In some models the plywood is replaced with foam-core panels, light-weight corrugated panels or nay material. In light of this, a person should choose a material that lasts longer and suits their taste and preferences. Fiberglass is known to be particularly more durable.

The factor of durability needs to extend to the material from which the hardware is crafted. This is as a result of various handles, lid stays, latches, and hinge designs having differing extents of resilience against rough treatment. One needs to make themselves familiar with the hardware from which the suitcases were made. One must know the specific materials the manufacturer used to make the product. This information is usually available from the websites of manufacturers.

People must understand that most quality hardware costs a lot. However, some manufacturers may cut corners in this area by using low quality hardware in attempts to make the case cost effective. Considering this cheap may mean poor quality in this sector, although this is usually not the case in all situations. For instance, continuous full-length hinges are better than single, double or three individual hinges.

In conclusion, the fact that many manufacturers can consider the idea of custom made suitcases is good news. This means that individuals can have cases built with respect to their specifications. Companies giving this service offer their clients flexibility in the styles and shapes of the built suitcases. The fact that the case needs to be built afresh means they may cost more.




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