Transhield Blog

Construction Equipment Shipping: How to Protect Heavy Machinery in Transit

Moving a piece of construction equipment from one job to the next sounds simple until you factor in the size, weight, and value of what is on the trailer. A single wheel loader or excavator can be worth as much as a house, and the trip exposes it to road salt, debris, weather, and the …

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Transhield’s Berry Amendment Compliance: USA-Made Covers for Defense

For government buyers and contracting officers, sourcing protective covers for defense equipment comes with a clear rule: the items have to meet domestic-source requirements under the Berry Amendment. Transhield manufactures our military covers in the United States, made to meet that standard. The sections below cover how our covers satisfy the Berry Amendment and protect …

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Why Customers Pick Transhield: A Look at Our 2025 Customer Survey Results

At Transhield, we have been making protective covers for decades. But the best measure of our work has always been the same: what our customers say about us. That is why we run customer satisfaction surveys, and that is why we wanted to share what we learned from our most recent one. In August 2025, …

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Transhield Cover Materials Compared: 5-10 Mil Shrink Wrap, ArmorDillo, and XT

Choosing the right protective cover material comes down to how your equipment is used, where it is stored, and how often it needs to be accessed. Transhield manufactures three distinct cover materials, each engineered for a specific set of conditions. This guide breaks down what makes each material different, how they perform side by side, …

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The Most Common Causes of Equipment Damage During Storage (And How to Avoid Each One)

Equipment damage during storage is one of the quietest sources of loss in any operation. Machines sitting on a lot or in a warehouse can lose value week by week without anyone noticing until the next inspection, shipment, or sale. The good news is that most of that damage traces back to the same handful …

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How to Prevent Finish Damage When Transporting Heavy Equipment Long Distances

A new finish does more than look good. It shields metal from rust, keeps equipment in the factory-fresh condition customers expect on delivery, and protects the reputation behind every unit you ship. But hauling construction equipment, agricultural equipment, and other heavy machinery hundreds or thousands of miles across state lines puts that finish at serious …

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Pre-Sale Farm Equipment Storage: What’s Damaging Your Inventory Between the Line and the Lot

Short answer: Farm equipment storage is how machinery is protected between manufacturing and sale. For pre-sale inventory, effective storage shields units from corrosion, UV exposure, moisture, and pests at every stage. Farm equipment can spend months in storage before it ever reaches a buyer. Between the production line and the dealer lot, inventory moves through …

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Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors: What Affects Performance and How to Maximize Protection

Volatile corrosion inhibitors are one of the most effective tools available for protecting metal equipment from rust and corrosion during storage and transit. But not every VCI product performs the same way, and the conditions surrounding your equipment play a major role in how well the technology works. Understanding the factors that influence VCI performance …

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Industrial Equipment Maintenance Tips to Extend Service Life

Industrial equipment is built to handle heavy workloads, but even the toughest industrial machinery needs regular attention. Without a solid maintenance plan, small problems turn into major equipment failures that shut down production lines and drive up maintenance costs. This guide covers the maintenance practices that keep industrial machines running longer, performing better, and costing …

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