Power Acoustics Flight screen 65 MK2

A 65-inch television does not travel well. Its panel is very thin, its surface is large and its corners are fragile. This flight case encloses it in a multi-ply plywood case, with aluminium-protected edges, foam padding and a wheeled base. The screen travels upright, while its stand and cables have their own space in a separate compartment. It is suitable for trade shows, equipment rental, event services and moving house.

Multi-ply plywood, aluminium corner profiles and ball corners

The case is made of multi-ply plywood. This panel consists of thin layers of wood glued together with alternating grain directions. It therefore stays rigid in all directions and holds screws and rivets securely, whereas chipboard would split at the first impact on a corner. Aluminium corner profiles line every edge, with corner reinforcements at the joints. Each corner has a rounded metal fitting called a “ball corner”. It absorbs impacts against a door frame or a truck sideboard, and helps secure and stack cases when several share the same vehicle.

Four butterfly latches lock the lid. Their levers are turned to close them, then folded flat into recessed dishes. Nothing protrudes from the case to snag a strap or an adjacent package. The finish combines a black covering with silver profiles and metal fittings. This is the standard look for stage equipment, remaining unobtrusive backstage and in storage.

A 65-inch screen held upright in foam

The cavity accommodates a screen measuring up to 1685 mm long, 875 mm high and 100 mm thick. A 65-inch 16:9 panel measures approximately 144 cm wide and 81 cm high, excluding the frame. A television of this size therefore fits with a few centimetres of clearance in height, which the padding fills. Thickness is the dimension to check before buying. The 100 mm applies to a television without its stand, measured at its deepest point, usually the rear housing containing the electronics.

Upright transport is not a minor detail. When laid flat, a large panel flexes under its own weight, and its internal components then absorb every jolt from the road. The case measures 944 mm high by 250 mm deep, keeping the television vertical throughout the journey. Compact foam blocks immobilise the frame and dampen vibrations. Dense foam compresses less over time than soft foam, and the padding stays firm after repeated loading.

The stand, remote control and cables kept separate

Lengthwise, the cavity is considerably longer than the width of a 65-inch television. The remaining space forms a compartment closed off by a removable wooden board. It holds the detached stand, HDMI cables and power cables, the remote control or a wall mount, without any of these objects touching the panel during the journey. Removing the board makes the full internal length available for the screen again.

Sixty kilos on castors: everyday handling

Protection comes at a cost in weight. Empty, the flight case already weighs 60 kg, with the television adding to that. The base fitted with four integrated castors solves the problem on level ground: a venue corridor, loading dock or access ramp. At 25 cm deep, the case fits through a standard door when rolled lengthwise, without any special manoeuvring.

For steps, tail lifts or loading into a van, twelve recessed metal handles are distributed around the case. They do not protrude or snag anything, and always leave a grip within reach, whether two or four people are lifting. For more than a few steps, the total weight requires at least two people.

Technical specifications

Overview and compatibility

• Power Acoustics transport case specially designed to protect a plasma or LED screen with a 165 cm diagonal and its accessories
• Design combining strength and advanced engineering to ensure the screen’s safety and durability

Construction and protection

• Premium plywood structure offering optimal resistance to impacts, scratches and the most demanding environmental conditions
• Reinforced metal ball corners for protection and stacking
• Aluminium profile edging, corner reinforcements
• Interior protection against impacts and vibrations:
  • High-density foam
  • Dense foam blocks
• 4 butterfly latches
• Black and silver finish

Storage and handling

• Removable compartment with a wooden board divider
• Compartments designed for storing cables, mounts and other essential accessories
• 12 recessed metal carrying handles
• Base with 4 integrated castors
• Compact dimensions for easy handling

Dimensions and weight

• Maximum screen dimensions: 1685 × 100 × 875
• Case dimensions (W × H × D): 1770 × 944 × 250 mm
• Weight: 60 kg