Flight Case

Flight Case Corners

As standard, case corners are made from 2mm mild steel with a deep etched bright zinc plating (BZP). Other materials are available including stainless steel, aluminium and reinforced plastic. In addition to the BZP finish we also offer nickel plated, chrome plated and powder coated in a variety of colours.

Heavy duty ball corner with deep ball - 3 legs. 2mm Steel, zinc plated. Fixing holes: 5.1 mm Weight: 124g

Heavy duty ball corner - 3 leg with stacking dimple - 2mm Steel, zinc plated. Fixing holes: 5,1 mm. Weight: 100g

Heavy duty ball corner with cutaway - 2 leg - 2mm Steel, zinc plated. Fixing holes: 5,1 mm. Weight: 86g

Medium ball corner
3 leg - 1,2 mm Steel, zinc plated. Fixing holes: 5,1 mm. Weight: 55g

Case corner
3 leg 1.5 mm steel zinc plated. Fixing holes 5.0 mm

Case corner
3 leg - 1 mm Steel, zinc plated. Fixing holes: 5.1 mm Weight: 40g

Case corner
3 leg with integral foot -1 mm Steel, zinc plated. Fixing holes: 5.1 mm Weight: 40g

Flight Case Handles

Handling of custom built cases on a day to day basis is made easier and safer if the correct type of handles are used, with the correct amount and in the correct position.

Where possible handles are recessed within the case panel. To enable this handles are mounted on a recessed dish with a sprung loaded snap back grip. These are available in steel, aluminium and stainless steel with various finishes including BZP, chrome and powder coated. Below are a few of the most popular handles.

Large, heavy duty, recessed handle
in 14 mm deep steel dish, zinc plated with black PVC grip. Fixing holes: 5.1 mm Weight: 570g

Medium recessed sprung handle
In deep dish with a thick PVC grip. Steel, zinc plated. Fixing holes Ø 5,1 mm. Weight: 380 g

Backing Plate Ring
for recessed handle. 1 mm Steel, zinc plated. Backing Ring for use with wood < 8 mm. Weight: 40g/110g

Solid Leather Handle with nickel fittings. Fixing holes: 4.1 mm Weight: 94 g

Flight Case Castors

With so many castor types on offer choosing the best product for the job can be time consuming and confusing. Packhorse hold stocks of many castor types with various loading weights and sizes, a few of which are shown below. We are always be pleased to advise which is the best castor for your application.

Caster Frame Cutaway showing swivel roller bearings and ball bearings. For loads up to 1600kg

Heavy Duty Wheelshowing needle centre bearings. Cast iron centre with long lasting Nythane

Fabricated Castor
150mm cast iron wheel Nythane tyre. Load rating 600kg

100mm Braked Castor Double ball race. Blue rubber tyre on roller race hub bearing. Braked. Safe running load per set of four: 400 kg Weight: 930g

100 mm Swivel Castor "Guitel Blue Wheel", Double ball race. 2.4 mm Steel frame. Blue Resilex tyre on roller bearing. Safe running load per set of four: 400 kg Weight: 820g

Fork Skid Cover
An aluminium extrusion that can be fitted over the castors enabling it to be easily fork lifted around and stacked as a pallet

Corner Edge Wheel Steel Recessed Castor with 75mm Dia Wheel
Recommended load capacity per wheel - 60Kg

Flight Case Catches

Catches are not only used to secure the lids on cases but also for access panels and door openings. Usually catches are recessed into the panel so there are no external protrusions on the case itself. On small brief case sized case surface mount catches are used. Key lock and padlock versions are available on most types of catch. Materials include steel, aluminium and stainless steel. Finishes included BZP, black, chrome and powder coated

Large Butterfly Catch
Large recessed over centre cam catch mounted in a dish. Steel, zinc plated. Fixing holes: 5.1 mm Weight: 470 g

Small Butterfly Catch
Medium Semi-Recessed Twist Catch. Minimal Protrusion Inside Case and raised surface to protect lock. Steel 1.6mm.

Flush Lever Latch
Low profile when latched. Provides handle when unlatched. Die-cast zinc, black powder coated. Weight: 160g

Surface Drawbolt Lockable and non-lockable available. Finish: Nickel plated steel. Locking version. Fixing holes: 3.5 mm Weight: 47g

Flight Case Hinges and Lid Stays

Piano hinge is used with various lid stays to retain the lids of a case upright. A recessed loop lid stay, stopping at approximately 93 degrees is used in conjunction with continuous piano hinge. A double strut style hinge can be used to save weight and cost in lighter applications. Materials and finishes as the butterfly catch.

Large Lid Stay
Recessed with fully captive wire strut in a 10 mm deep, zinc plated steel dish. Fixing holes Ø 5.1 mm Weight: 410g

Small Lid Stay
Recessed with wire strut. Steel, zinc plated. Wire and cover plates assembled to dish. No loose parts. Fixing holes: 5.1 mm Weight: 200g

Strut Hinge
Heavy duty hinge and lid stay combined. 1 mm Steel, zinc plated. Strut: 4 mm Fixing holes: 5.1 mm Weight: 80 g

Double Piano Hinge
Double Hinge. 1,5mm Steel, zinc plated or black. Fixing holes 5,1mm

Flight Case Optional Fittings

Packhorse Cases stock a huge variety of optional fittings to complete various case requirements. A few are shown below but as there are hundreds of options available please let us know your requirements and we will explain suitable fittings available.

Stacking Foot
2,4 mm Steel, zinc plated. Fixing holes: 5,1 mm. Weight: 80g

Roping Eye
Roping eye/snap-back spring shackle. 2,5 mm steel, zinc plated. Weight 380 g

Cable Entry Dish
Recessed dish with crosswire slotted rubber flange to pass through connectors and cables.

Connector Dishes
Can be punched for various audio, data and mains connectors. Steel, black or BZP.