According to Wikipedia, A road case is a box specially built to protect musical instruments or other theatrical properties when they must be moved between locations. A large number of varying sized road cases can be built to outfit the needs of an entire touring production company, or custom designed individually for a specific industry or technology. Although used extensively in the music industry, the same type of case is used in many other fields where sensitive or delicate instrumentation is required to be mobile. Anyone who travels as part of their professional duties really needs a road case to protect their equipmentDesigned and built by musicianswho have toured for many years and appreciate the value of a sturdy, reliable road case! our shipping cases built according to ATA specs (Air Transport Association) are the strongest, most reliable reusable cases available. Case panels are supported by an outer frame of strong, lightweight aluminum angle edging xx pneumatically riveted to the panels. Hardware consists of recessed large rubber grip handles, steel ball corners, tongue & groove extrusion tightly locked together with recessed butterfly latches. Our cases Meet or exceed ATA standards. Beware of extruding handles they are not approved by the ATA.