Case styles sometimes appear similar to each other but we'll describe the differences and help you choose the right one for your application.
CASE
The simplest of flight case styles…primarily selected for briefcase style projects
HAND
Similar to Pilot Case but normally fitted with two handles, to aid handling of heavier contents
PILOT
Based on the Hand Trunk style, Pilot Cases, as the name suggests is similar to the ones that airline pilots use
TROLLEY
Trolley cases are particularly suited to smaller applications and lighter equipment
TRUNK
The most popular of styles, due to its versatility and adaptability
TOP HAT
The Top-Hat style is based on the Trunk but the lid and base split is reversed
COMBINATION
Combination Trunk is based on the trunk design but has an additional or intermediate section
MOVING HEAD
Based on the Trunk style but specifically designed for Moving Head lighting fixtures
MULTICORE
Based on the Trunk style but supplied with two vertical cable-winding ‘pillars’
SPEAKER
Based on the Top-Hat Trunk, designed to accommodate one or more speaker cabinets
SPLIT-LID
Split Lid Trunks are suited to large and mainly tall equipment and objects
19" RACK CASE
The basic 19″ rack case, used around the world for standardised rack mounted equipment
MIXER FLIGHT CASE
Styles of sound mixer flight cases are available with or without loom, or dog box at the rear
NOSECONE
The most complex design of the sound mixing console cases
High quality materials are used throughout case manufacture, including birch plywood, aluminium profiles, polyethylene foams and external coverings. All flight case products manufactured by 5 Star use quality Penn-Elcom hardware.