- 14+ YrsBuilding Road Cases
- 10mm PlyHD Laminated Shell
- Penn ElcomTouring Hardware
- Bayswater, VICAustralian Made
Trusted by touring, AV, defence and engineering teams
Built to survive the road.
AV gear, IT equipment, a trade show rig, or something nobody has built before: a road case suits anything that tours or travels regularly and has to stay protected. We offer off-the-shelf sizes as well as made-to-order cases in any shape, size, or configuration. Tell us about the product and we build to suit.
Melbourne Built
14+ YearsOver a decade of road case production out of our Bayswater facility. In-house CNC precision on the panels and foam, hand assembly on the build.
Touring-Grade Hardware
Penn ElcomRecessed lockable butterfly latches and recessed sprung handles, the fittings the touring industry has standardised on.
Made To Order
Any ShapeOff-the-shelf sizes when they fit, made-to-order cases in any shape or configuration when they don't. Send us the product details and we build to suit.
Heavy-duty fundamentals.
Every case starts from these four standards, before we talk about customisation.
Recessed handles · Ball cornersHD Laminated Ply
Standard shell is 10mm heavy-duty laminated plywood. If weight matters more than armour, our flight cases use a lighter build.
10mm HD laminated ply · Laminated finish · Coloured laminates available · Lighter build available
Best for Heavy touring
Penn Elcom Hardware
Recessed lockable Penn Elcom butterfly latches and recessed sprung handles, so nothing protrudes to catch or shear off in transit.
Recessed butterfly latches · Lockable latch options · Recessed sprung handles · Overlatches for stacking
Best for AV and IT freight
Aluminium Angle
Heavy-duty aluminium angle covers all corners, with hybrid tongue-in-groove angle on the lid openings to close the seam.
HD aluminium angle · Tongue-in-groove lid angle · Full corner coverage · Powder coating available
Best for Rough transit
Wheels & Mobility
A range of heavy-duty wheel options: 100mm Penn locking swivel castors, built-in corner castors, and extendable handles to match.
100mm HD swivel castors · Locking / braked options · Built-in corner castors · Extendable handles
Best for Heavy rolling loads
Need it lighter?See our custom flight cases for a reduced-weight build.
Configure it around your gear.
Three decisions make the case: how it opens, what holds the gear inside, and what goes on the outside. In-house CNC and a full hardware catalogue mean large runs and complex foam designs are not a problem. Tell us what you need and where your budget sits, and we tailor a solution to match.
See CNC Foam Inserts
Divided drawers · Labelled compartmentsThe format decides how you load, unload, and work out of the case on site.
Top Loading51
The standard packer. Lid hinges up, you pack down.
Lift-Off Lid53
Shallow base for heavy amps and machines you can't lift.
50/50 Split3
Equal access from both halves.
Side Loading1
For rack units and sliding shelves.
Side / Top Loading
Two openings when one access point isn't enough.
Front / Rear Lids8
Both ends off for 19-inch rack gear.
Briefcase Style12
Low profile for instruments and tools.
Split Top Lid8
Half the lid opens, the rest stays closed.
Drawers Case20
High-density storage on runners.
Cases we've built.
252 documented builds, sorted by how many of each we've made. Pick a type to see them.
Custom Wardrobe Garment Road Cases
Wardrobe garment cases for UniSA. Folding front doors open to hard dividers and a carpet lined hanging space.
View Case Study
Custom Road Case For Samsung Screen
Custom Roller Packer Road Case For 4 Laptops & Accessories
Custom Roller Packer Case With Removable Divider Board
Custom Roller Packer Road Case With Multiple Compartments
Luggage Style Custom Roller Packer Road Case With 4 Swivel Castors
Custom Road Case For Light Box
Custom builds from our Melbourne factory. Tap any image to view full resolution.
Who we build for.
Browse real builds by the industry they were made for, or read how the specialist jobs come together.
Audio / Visual133
Screens, mixing consoles, speakers and camera kits
Retail6
Sales displays, demo kits and trade show rigs
Education5
Campus AV, lab equipment and shared device fleets
Sports4
Team gear, timing equipment and event kit
Engineering3
Instruments, test equipment and site tool kits
Government2
Defence, emergency services and public agencies
IT Services2
Mobile server racks, laptop fleets and kiosks
Entertainment1
Lighting, rigging and backline for touring crews
Medical1
Diagnostic units, demo stock and mobile setups
Motorsport & Trailer Fitouts
Tools, spare parts, radio and comms gear on the move. Transporter fitouts, custom storage and lounges, engine and running gear cases, drawer fitouts with CNC foam tool inserts. Our cases sit in pit lanes from GT and Porsche championships to V8 Supercars.
Trade Show Fitouts
Consolidate a travelling show setup into cases and skip the palletising, packing, and repacking between events. Less to worry about with forklifts, security, and weather.
Art & Exhibition Transport
Artwork, exhibition, and museum pieces that ship regularly. Single or multiple framed wall art cases, roll-in cases with ramps for larger works, custom cut foam for anything awkward.
Marketing & Product Presentation
Product turns up on site organised and undamaged. Custom branding, signage, and full vinyl wraps on cases built around the display.
Tender Document Presentation
Large tender submissions where presentation counts. Melamine or upholstered internal fit-outs, CNC cut-outs for the presentation books, branded vinyl wrapping, powder coated angle, built to spec.
Everything Else
Whatever the equipment or the industry, we work it out with you. If we haven't built something similar before, a new concept is never too hard.
From brief to dispatch in four steps.
Every case is engineered to your gear.
Brief
Send your gear list, dimensions, and how the case needs to travel and open.
Design
We spec the shell, foam, hardware, and build format, then confirm price and lead time.
Build
Cases are CNC cut and hand assembled in our Bayswater, Melbourne factory.
Dispatch
Packed and freight-ready, shipping Australia-wide.
Frequently asked.
Lead times, branding, hardware: common questions before you commit.
What's the lead time on a custom road case?
It depends on size, quantity, and how busy the workshop is. Tell us your deadline up front and we'll confirm a date before you commit. Call (03) 9720 5300 or email sales@protectapack.com.au if you're working to a tour or show schedule.
Can you brand the cases?
Yes. Vinyl wraps and branding to match your company identity, plus coloured laminates, powder coated angle, signage, and label holders for asset tagging.
Do you build one-offs, or only production runs?
Both. A single case or a truckload is the same conversation. In-house CNC means large runs and complex foam designs aren't a problem, and dealing direct with the manufacturer keeps the budget in check.
How do I choose between a road case and a flight case?
Road cases use 10mm HD laminated ply, which is the heavier, more protective build for gear that tours hard. Our lightweight flight cases use a lighter construction where carry weight and airline handling matter more than maximum armour.
Can the interior be cut to fit my exact gear?
Yes. Interiors range from a simple high-density foam lining through to extra padding, foam lined dividers, and CNC cut inserts shaped to each item. Send us the gear list or the units themselves and we design the layout.
Ready to hit the road?
Send through your gear list and we'll spec the shell, foam, hardware, and build format. Built in Melbourne to your exact requirements, one case or a truckload.
- Quote within 24 hours
- Free, no-obligation
- Australian made