Shrink wrap is not just used for boats. For this project, a helicopter required protection from weather damage on a journey around the world. An 8m wide, 200 micron thick shrink wrap was unrolled down the helicopter roof and unfolded down each side. As usual, a perimeter band of woven strapping was run around the …
A nice touch can be applied when shrink wrapping boats for road transport, particularly where the shrink wrapped boat will be lifted on to the truck at a later point. The truck driver will normally need to attach his tie down strops at least to the cleats at the bow and stern. If the boat …
An increasing number of boat builders in Europe are using shrink wrap boat covers for exhibition movements to protect their boats as they are moved between trade shows around the world. Using a shrink wrap boat cover means that boats do not have to be repeatedly cleaned at each exhibition – a time consuming and …
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Tufcoat can supply a film to help prevent corrosion Metallic corrosion is caused primarily by the reaction of corrosive or reactive atmospheric gases. These atmospheric gases (ozone, hydrogen sulfide, carbonyl sulfide, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide) and the gases (acetic and formic acids) released by wood and corrugate easily combine with metal surfaces causing corrosion and …
This is an article published in Power & Motor yacht By George L. Petrie, which highlights the benefit of using a shrink wrap boat cover to protect boats that are shipped as long distance deck cargo. An extract is included below: As dawn broke over the Port of Miami, I gazed up at the stacks …
Shrink Wrap or tarpaulin? Unless you store your boat in a shed or building of some sort, you probably use, or have considered using, a cover to protect your investment against damage from weather, air pollution and bird droppings. Tarpaulins or custom made covers of plastic or canvas have traditionally been used for this, but …
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We carried out the shrink wrapping of a Monterey 214 Sports Boat for protection during outside winter storage, with excellent results. The boat was shrink wrapped in the normal way. First a perimeter band of woven cord strapping was placed around the boat just below and level with the waterline. Towing eyes at the bow …
Tufcoat have achieved ISO9001:2000 accreditation for the application and supply of shrink wrapping materials and equipment. The achievement comes as a result of 12 months hard work and reflects the companies’ commitment to quality throughout the company. Tufcoat protect large industrial products and equipment from damage during road, rail and sea transportation. The Tufcoat and …
New customers are often concerned about the possibility of condensation inside shrink wrap covers causing damage to the product being wrapped. Because shrink wrap covers are so effective at creating a weatherproof barrier, those who have not used shrink wrap cover believe the shrink wrap will also trap any moisture inside the cover. However, using …
Yet another application for our 12 metre wide shrink wrap has been discovered! This time it is to package bulk tanks to protect them during transport from the manufacturer to the end customer. Many tanks are transported over significant distances by road and sea, and packaging is used to protect the finished surfaces from becoming …
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