Flight Cases - Customised and tailor-made flight cases from Trifibre

Find flight cases for every need at Trifibre. Our sturdy and robust flight cases are precision-built to provide the best protection on the road for your valuable equipment.

We offer a wide range of standard flight case designs in various sizes, which are available to buy online, as well as large and small customised flight cases that are designed and built to your exact specifications.

From heavy-duty to lightweight options, foam inserts to wheeled designs, with over 40 years of manufacturing experience, we are the leading supplier of flight cases in the UK.

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Customised Flight Cases

Trifibre's custom flight cases are used every day by a wide range of industries and our client portfolio includes well-known companies and organisations throughout the UK and beyond.

We understand that off-the-shelf flight cases are not always the best solution, so our large and small customised flight cases ensure that your tailor-made case will provide reliable and robust protection for your equipment.

As the UK's leading manufacturer of personalised flight cases, all our bags are made to order in our 70,000 square foot factory in the UK and are built on decades of experience.

Using our in-house facilities, we can also incorporate personalised features into the design of your flight case, such as screen printing, interchangeable digital graphics and vacuum-formed trays.

We specialise in manufacturing CNC foam inserts robust flight cases that are precision-cut to provide total protection and support for your equipment.

Trifibre designs and builds bespoke flight cases with wheels, drawers and much more for a variety of clients working in music and entertainment, the military, oil and gas, engineering, medicine and science, motorsport and many other sectors. To see examples of our customised flight cases - large and small - take a look at our latest news.

Our team of experts is on hand to provide any advice you may need. Our team offers honest advice in order to ensure that you get the best possible tailor-made flight case solution based on price, size, weight and application.

For more information or a quote for personalised flight cases or foam inserts, contact our friendly sales team today on 0116 232 3166 or by email at [email protected]

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Experience

Trifibre has almost 40 years' experience in manufacturing flight cases

Quality

Our flight cases are built using only the highest quality materials

Precision

Each of our flight cases is routed using precision CNC routing

Technology

All our flight cases are designed using the latest CAD technology

Making Flight Cases for over 40 years

Trifibre flight cases have been used all over the world to transport and protect some of the most precious items in a wide range of industries, from diamonds to highly sensitive medical equipment, high-quality professional audiovisual equipment and even the Webb Ellis Rugby World Cup.

Some of the companies for which we manufacture customised flight cases include Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, Fender, McLaren and Airbus.

Founded in 1981, Trifibre has decades of manufacturing experience, ensuring that our flight cases are designed and built by experts using only the highest quality materials. Each of our flight cases is routed using precision CNC routing and designed using the latest 3D CAD technology, ensuring that each one is built to exact specifications.

Sector-specific knowledge and experience

We have been manufacturing industrial packaging solutions and flight cases large and small for customers in a variety of industries and sectors since 1981.

Customisation of Flight Cases: Foam, Wheels, Drawers and much more

Benefit from complete flight case customisation at Trifibre. We have every detail covered, both internally and externally. Our flight case foam inserts, custom drawers and sturdy wheels are popular and practical features, plus we can brand your case using different coloured laminates and our in-house printing facilities. Flight case printing can be done using screen printing or fully digital graphics.

Heavy Duty Flight Cases

We use quality heavy-duty steel fittings and aluminium extrusions. If the unit you need to protect is large, heavy and difficult to handle, we will specify your flight case accordingly.

Trifibre can employ various options, such as an integrated aluminium ramp, extra-resistant castors and removable sections to help make your case easier to handle.

Flight Case Foam

Our flight case foam is cut to size using precision technology to provide maximum protection for your equipment during transport.

Castors, drawers and other accessories

Cases with wheels and drawers are a Trifibre speciality. We can incorporate a wide range of accessories and features into your flight case, such as doors, hatches, removable trays, removable drawers, rack-mount accessories, castors and much more!

Lightweight flight cases

We use high-quality birch plywood in the manufacture of most of our flight cases, large and small. If you need a particularly light and portable case, we can recommend an Astraboard flight case with corner wheels and an extendable handle.

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Frequently asked questions about Fligh Cases

What are flight cases?

Flight cases are reinforced, reusable transport boxes designed to safely store and transport high-value, heavy or fragile goods. The robust design of a flight case can incorporate a variety of features, including wheels for easy movement, latches and locks for easy loading and security, or internal foam for customised support.

Professionals in the music and theatre industries rely on flight cases to successfully transport musical instruments, sound and recording equipment and lighting. While the medical, military, aerospace and defence sectors use flight cases to store sensitive equipment, ensuring that no damage is sustained during transport. The practical design and manoeuvrability of flight cases mean that they can also be used as mobile point-of-sale stands for shows, conferences and other events

The design of a flight case, from its size and shape to its specific features, varies depending on the need, but the manufacturing process is fundamental to making a flight case that correctly supports the equipment it carries to ensure safe delivery to its destination.

At Trifibre, all flight cases are designed using the latest CAD technology and routed using precision CNC routing to ensure accuracy throughout the manufacturing process.

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What are flight cases made of?

Flight cases are mainly constructed from plywood panels reinforced with steel corners and aluminium extrusions to make them highly durable. At Trifibre, most of our flight cases are made from phenol-coated birch plywood, known as hexaboard, although we can also manufacture cases from a variety of panel materials, including astraboard, laminated plywood and diabond.

Hexaboard benefits from a rigid and resistant finish. It is stronger, can accommodate heavier weights and withstand impacts, making it ideal for transporting goods. In addition to its resistance, hexaboard protects against humidity while being an economical and environmentally friendly material.

The exterior of our flight cases is manufactured using only the best fittings and accessories, and additional features are carefully designed for maximum usability. Steel corners are combined with aluminium extrusions to protect the flight case from bumps and knocks during transport.

The inbuilt steel carrying handles are a key feature that ensures the handles remain durable throughout the flight case's lifetime, while also helping to streamline storage. Internal high-density foam padding should be added to the flight case to provide customised support and prevent movement of the equipment inside the flight case.

For a lighter finish, several of our flight case panels are constructed from astraboard. This offers a plastic alternative to traditional wooden cases and benefits from a polypropylene sandwich construction that is significantly lighter than hexaboard, making it an ideal solution where weight and manoeuvrability are important considerations.

Are the flight cases waterproof?

Traditionally designed and manufactured flight cases are not completely waterproof, as they are made of plywood, which can swell or deform if submerged. The riveted construction also allows slight water ingress around the aluminium extrusions. At Trifibre, as standard, we use a hexaboard construction of birch plywood to make our flight cases resistant to moisture. We can, on request, apply an internal seal around the extrusions and corners to further improve the flight case's water resistance.

However, we do stock a variety of fully waterproof cases from a wide range of brands, including MAX and SKB, most of which are IP67-rated, drop-tested and corrosion-resistant. Our waterproof hard cases are the most reliable designs available and can be supplied with foam interiors.

How are flight cases made?

Trifibre's customised flight cases are all designed and manufactured in-house, in the heart of the East Midlands. We specialise in the production of flight cases and invest heavily in the right people and the right equipment to make the highest quality flight cases on the market.

Our flight case design is realised using Solidworks 3D CAD. Our flight case production process begins with precision CNC milling using a Biesse CNC milling machine, which cuts the panels of each case with precision and maximum efficiency. We also use CNC routing to cut customised foam inserts to ensure a precise, high-quality finish.

An Addison CNC double mitre saw is used to cut aluminium extrusions, again with a focus on precision and efficiency.

The product process can be completed with UV printing or screen printing to provide digitally printed logos or graphics and branding on the outside of the flight bag.

Read about Trifibre's in-house machinery to find out more about our flight case production processes.

Where can I buy flight cases?

You can buy a variety of flight cases with foam inserts, wheels, drawers and much more at Trifibre, search by size, industry or product type to find the ideal case. We manufacture customised flight cases and we can provide unique designs, wholesale orders and everything in between. With over 40 years' experience in manufacturing and supplying flight cases, you can trust us to deliver a high-quality product every time.

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