Custom carry cases for tools that matter.
Tools, instruments, and test gear that travel to site need a case that locks, carries easily, and holds everything in place. We build specialist protective cases in Australia, speccing the hardware, internal fit-out, and branding job by job.
Aluminium, heavy-duty board, medium board, and moulded polyethylene. Each grade matched to your environment and your budget.
Shadow-foamed interiors cut in-house on our CNC bed, so tools sit where you put them and stay there in transit.
Specialist protective cases built in our Melbourne workshop. Dealing direct with the manufacturer keeps your budget looked after.
Choose your material.
Every construction style is customisable. Builds typically fall into four grades, each weighted differently for durability, carry weight, and budget.
Aluminium
2mm alloy panels with no plywood, MDF, or plastics, which preserves the integrity of operational uses and equipment that cannot sit against those materials.
- 2mm alloy panels
- Alloy corners & joiners
- Long-life finish
- Inert, non-reactive shell
Heavy-Duty Board
3mm or 5mm ply board panels with heavier-duty larger corners and edging, finished with steel latches. Built for rough sites and frequent transit.
- 3mm / 5mm plywood
- Larger heavy-duty corners
- Steel latches
- Heavy-duty edging
Medium Board
3mm MDF construction with medium-duty corners and edging, and lighter-duty latches. A balance of weight and protection for in-office or retail use.
- 3mm MDF panels
- Medium-duty corners
- Easy carry weight
- Cost-effective
Polyethylene
Heavy-duty polyethylene blow-mould construction in single or double skin. Absorbs shock and handles the knocks of retail handling and outdoor use.
- Blow-moulded shell
- Single or double skin
- Impact absorbing
- Suits high-volume runs
Specify the details.
Latches, handles, corners, and castors are all optioned to suit how the case gets used.
Security & Latching
- TSA key locks
- Combination latches
- Key-lock clip latches
- Key-lock draw bolts
- Butterfly latches
Handling & Carry
- Briefcase swivel handles
- Strap handles
- Leather handles
- Covered coil handles
- Extendable handles
Corners, Edging & Castors
- Alloy corners & joiners on aluminium
- Alloy joiners & plastic corners on board
- Briefcase corner castors
- Lightweight base castors
Internal fit-out, built to spec.
With in-house CNC technology, large runs and complex internal foam designs are not a problem. Tell us what you need and where your budget sits, and we'll tailor the fit-out to match.
See CNC Foam InsertsWho uses these cases.
From emergency first responders to retail point-of-sale, briefcases serve a wide range of professional applications.
Security & Emergency
Immediate access to emergency equipment kits, with secure locking and shaped inserts holding each component. Aluminium suits fragile or sensitive gear.
Field Technicians
Robust aluminium alloy cases for long-life field use of instruments, tools, and supplies. Custom inserts keep sensitive gear located between jobs.
Mining & Engineering
Tool control on remote sites. We advise on the layout and case build with you, from one-off cases to large runs, with shadow foam that shows a missing tool at a glance.
Sales & Marketing
Presentation cases for equipment sales kits. Corporate logos or a full graphic vinyl wrap, with custom foam inserts giving the kit a professional finish.
Retail Hardware
Blow-moulded plastic cases for retail tool sets and hardware packs. Light, versatile, and sized to your product for high-volume bulk runs.
Medical & Specialist
Aluminium is inert, which makes it well suited to medical and associated professions. Custom foam for diagnostic instruments and specialist equipment.
Recent projects.
Custom briefcases we've designed and built. Tap any image to view full resolution.
Frequently asked.
Tooling specs, fleet orders, branding: common questions before you commit.
Can you customise the interior for my specific tools?
Yes, this is one of our specialties. We use in-house CNC technology to cut shadow foam inserts that hold each tool in your kit precisely. Foam lining, compartments and blocking, pick and pluck layers, padded dividers, and lid inserts on selected sizes are all available. Send us your tool list or samples and we'll design the layout.
What's the difference between aluminium and board cases?
Aluminium cases use 2mm pure alloy panels and corners, with no plywood, MDF, or plastics, which suits operational uses and equipment that cannot sit against those materials. Board cases use ply or MDF panels with aluminium joiners and plastic corners, which is more cost-effective and still very durable. Choose on budget, weight, and how hard the case will be worked.
Can you brand and label cases for our company?
Yes. Vinyl logos, full graphic vinyl wraps, and identification tags are all available, and they pair well with custom foam inserts for sales and presentation kits. Fleet orders are often supplied with asset tags and locking latches pre-configured.
Do you handle one-off cases or only bulk orders?
Both. Large runs or one-offs are not a problem. We provide professional advice and design for the most effective custom layout and case build, whether that is a single bespoke briefcase or a fleet for a team of technicians.
Where are these cases made, and how does pricing work?
Cases are built in our Bayswater, VIC facility, and dealing directly with the manufacturer means your budget is well looked after. Tell us what you need and where your budget sits, and we'll tailor a solution to match. Call (03) 9720 5300 or email sales@protectapack.com.au with your specs for a quote.
Organise your gear.
Send through your tool list and where your budget sits, and we'll spec the case, foam, hardware, and branding to match. One briefcase or a bulk run, no enquiry is too small.
- Quote within 24 hours
- Free, no-obligation
- Australian made