Frequently Asked Questions

A custom flight case is a protective transport case manufactured specifically around the equipment it needs to carry. Unlike an off-the-shelf case, the dimensions, internal layout, foam protection, access points, handles, castors and other features can all be designed to suit the equipment and its intended use.

Cased Up specialises in bespoke flight cases for touring, production, AV, audio, lighting, instruments and specialist equipment.

Almost any type of equipment can be accommodated in a bespoke flight case, provided the requirements can be established during the design process.

Cased Up can manufacture cases for musical instruments, audio equipment, lighting, AV and video equipment, production technology, tools, electronics, exhibition equipment and specialist or unusually shaped items.

The case is designed around the equipment rather than requiring the equipment to fit a standard case.

A tour grade flight case is designed specifically for the demanding conditions associated with professional transportation and touring.

Touring cases need to withstand frequent handling, loading, unloading and movement between venues while continuing to protect the equipment inside. Robust construction, durable hardware, protective interiors and practical features such as castors and heavy-duty handles all contribute to a case suitable for life on the road.

Yes. Custom manufacturing allows the case to be designed around the precise dimensions and requirements of your equipment.

This is particularly useful for equipment with unusual shapes, multiple components or delicate areas that require additional protection. Internal layouts can also incorporate dedicated compartments, dividers and storage spaces for accessories and cables.

Yes. Cased Up can create CNC-cut foam inserts designed around your equipment.

CNC cutting allows individual cavities and compartments to be accurately created, providing a precise fit and helping prevent equipment from moving unnecessarily during transportation. Foam inserts can be incorporated into new custom flight cases or potentially designed for existing cases, depending on the requirements.

A custom flight case can incorporate a wide range of features depending on its intended application.

These can include heavy-duty handles, castors and wheels, removable or hinged lids, custom foam interiors, dividers, internal compartments, equipment trays, reinforced construction, labelling and branding.

The specification is developed around how the case will actually be transported, handled and used.

Absolutely. Touring and live production are among the key applications for tour grade flight cases.

Equipment can be moved repeatedly between venues, production locations and transport vehicles, so a case needs to provide reliable protection while remaining practical for crews to handle. Custom layouts can also make equipment easier to organise, pack and access between shows.

Multiple cases can be manufactured using a consistent design, making them particularly suitable for touring productions, production companies and businesses transporting multiple pieces of equipment.

Cases can be configured with matching dimensions, internal layouts, labelling and branding, creating a professional and organised transport system across an entire equipment setup.

No, you don't need to know the technical specification before contacting Cased Up.

Simply provide details about the equipment you need to protect, how it will be transported and any particular requirements you already have. Photographs, dimensions, equipment specifications and drawings can also be useful.

Cased Up can then help determine the most appropriate case configuration and internal protection for the application.

The easiest way to get started is to contact Cased Up with details of the equipment you need to protect.

Where possible, provide the equipment make and model, dimensions, weight, photographs and information about how the case will be used. You can also let us know whether you require features such as CNC foam inserts, wheels, handles, compartments or other custom features.

From a single specialist case to a complete set of tour cases, Cased Up can work with you to develop a solution around your requirements.