All road cases feature:

Thick black ABS laminate over 1/4" or 1/2" ply

Minimum of 1" foam charcoal 2.2 lb density (except pedalboards & racks as listed)

Reverseable lids on lift-lid and "LIVE IN" designs

DOUBLE angle tempered aluminum edges on all cases. The inner leg is secured with internal pneumatic fasteners in addition to external rivets at strategic points that penetrate the outer aluminum angle and the inner plywood and the inner aluminum angle for solid construction integrity and maximum strength and durability.

ATA designs feature:

Recessed twist-latches rated at 600 lbs strength

Recessed handles 90-degree spring-loaded with a thick 3/4" rubber grip

Ball corners thick steel with 2 rivets each leg

ATA airline-approved construction designed to withstand minimum 100 airline trips

Choice of casters: 3" single-ball bearing or 4" double-ball bearing touring casters with full size thick bottom caster support wood - NOT left & right plywood strips

Surface designs feature:

Surface-mounted drawbolts

Surface-mount spring-loaded handles with thick rubber grip

Steel flat corners

Same constuction as ATA road cases but with medium-duty hardware

THINGS YOU DON'T SEE:

All handles, latches, and large ball corners are attached with steel rivets that grip internal steel washers - not just the inside plywood - for maximum holding power. Recessed handles have all 10 rivets attached with steel backup washers - not just the 4 corner rivets!