Monday, September 10, 2018

Useful Facts About 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.

In most cases a road case is used for shipping and storing musical equipment. Although they can also be used while moving lighting and audio production equipment, and motion picture equipment. This is because such delicate gear requires the protection provided by the cases. The cases are built to withstand the harsh life of road travel.

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.

Aluminum, ABS plastic or shiny fiberglass can be used to veneer the thickness of the plywood. The thickness usually varies. There are some designs in which light weight corrugated panels, foam core panels, or nay materials replace plywood. It is for this reason that individuals need to settle for long lasting material that is aligned with their preferences and tastes. It is known that fiberglass characteristically lasts longer.

The durability factor should extend to the material used to make the hardware. This is because various styles of handles, lid stays, latches, and hinges have varying levels of withstanding rough treatment. Before making any purchase, a person should familiarize themselves with hardware used in making cases by checking the websites of different manufacturers. This will help them by ensuring that their order has adequate and appropriate latches and hinges for both the case and gear.

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.

To finalize, the good news is that most manufacturers are open to the idea of custom-made cases. This means that a person can have a case built in accordance to their specifications. Companies offering this service allow customers the freedom to have their gear case designed in a wide range of shapes and styles. However, this comes at an extra cost and time since the case has to be built from scratch.




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