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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Storm Season Protection

When you’re responsible for the storage and transport of expensive equipment, whether CNC machinery, modular units, or retail items like boats and RVs, you know one thing for sure: storm season is a threat you can’t afford to ignore. Rain. Wind. Flying debris. One bad storm can wreck your equipment, delay your projects, and cost …

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Transhield Covers & Shrink Applications: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re using a Transhield cover made from the Shrinkable Fabric®, you may have questions about its shrinking performance. Below, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Transhield covers shrink application, including temperature requirements, best heat sources, re-shrinking options, and more. What Temperature Does Transhield’s Shrinkable Fabric Begin to Shrink? Transhield’s shrinkable …

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How Easy Is It to Install a Transhield Cover?

For industries like prefabricated modular construction and volumetric builders, data centers, and HVAC manufacturers, finding an efficient way to protect your large units is critical. Transhield protective covers provide a superior alternative to traditional shrink wrap, installing 50% faster: saving labor time and increasing your production throughput. With a simple and efficient process, Transhield covers …

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When to Know You Need Protective Covers for Shipping and storage

If you’re in the business of manufacturing or shipping heavy equipment, you’ve likely heard the argument: “We don’t need to cover our products for shipping or storage.” It’s a common mindset, especially for industries like HVAC and energy storage where equipment is expected to live outdoors. But the reality is, protecting your products during transit …

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Transhield’s Role in Protecting B-52 Engines from Arctic Conditions

Transhield is proud to be part of a protective cover project that helps the U.S. Air Force maintain its fleet of B-52 bombers in extreme cold weather conditions. Our custom-engineered covers have been designed to help prevent ice buildup on the bomber’s engines, reducing costly damage, and improving operational efficiency. By fully sealing engine ducts, …

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Protecting RV Fiberglass During Transit: A Simple, Cost-Effective Solution

RV manufacturers work tirelessly to build quality products that deliver exceptional experiences. RV dealers, and their end customers, expect their new RVs—whether it’s a fifth wheel, a Class A, or a Class C—to arrive in perfect condition, ready to hit the road. Yet, the realities of over-the-road shipping often stand in the way. Delicate fiberglass …

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Are Transhield Boat Covers Reusable?

Transhield OEM boat covers, made from The Shrinkable Fabric®, have been the preferred choice of boat manufacturers for the last 30 years due to their ease of use, durability, and effectiveness in various road and weather conditions. In 2019, to expand its presence in the direct-to-consumer market, Transhield began to offer its line of universal-fit …

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FeatureFit: Your Cover, Your Way – Cover Vents

In our ongoing series, “FeatureFit: Your Cover, Your Way” we’re diving into one of the often-overlooked components of protective covers—vents. Proper ventilation is essential to the effectiveness of any cover, especially when protecting assets like boats, machinery, and other valuable equipment. This segment focuses on why vents matter, the types offered by Transhield, and best …

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TRANSHIELD SECURES $50 MILLION CONTRACT WITH DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY FOR STORAGECOVER SOLUTIONS (NEWS RELEASE, OCT. 2024)

Elkhart, IN – Transhield, a leader in protective cover solutions, has been selected as one of three awardees of a five-year, $50 million contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide storage cover solutions for various DLA distribution centers, warehouses, and operations, along with other Department of Defense (DOD) sites. The contract aims to …

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