Monday, September 10, 2018

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.

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 very many road realities for delicate equipment or gear. Among them are exposure to conditions like cold, rain, and heat, stacking under other gear, dropping off conveyor belts, and being run over by cars. The fact is that all sensitive equipment suffer slight damage or complete damage when exposed to conditions of this kind.

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.

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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