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How To Size a Waterproof Equipment Cover

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OVERVIEW

We understand that corrosion, moisture, dust, oil, water, UV ray, rodents, road grime, scratching, weather condition, temperature etc. are hazards to various investment and heavy duty equipment while in use, storage or transit that is why we provide custom covers to keep these materials in good and working condition. Our priority is ensuring that our end client is satisfied with the custom cover provided for their investment.

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Fix Any Equipment Size Issues

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Are You Having Equipment Size Issues?

Before now, some of our customers who have larger equipment has failed to make use of covers for their equipment not because they could not afford it but because they feel the equipment is too big for a custom cover to be provided for such equipment. ALCO custom cover will amaze you by providing the exact fitted size of that very large equipment you never thought could be covered. With advanced technology and expert of over 20 years of experience in covers, there is always a custom cover for your equipment or delicate materials.

ALCO covers over time has gone beyond the imaginable in producing covers for protection of farm machinery, industrial equipment, and recreational machines. In the production of ALCO covers, advanced fabrics are used bearing in mind that environmental hazards damage equipment and such damage cannot be predicted. Our covers are designed to be tough, lightweight, easily installed and removed to provide a snug fit which keeps equipment safe from dust, moisture, dirt and road debris while the interior prevents etching and scratching and all forms of physical damage.

Made To Your Exact Size

Getting a cover for your equipment does not put an end to your cover challenge, but getting a cover that has the strength to take on harsh weather. ALCO custom covers with heavy duty, reinforced, high strength poly covers has the needed features to withstand environmental hazard and last long as they are unique in their designs.

What has been your barrier for not investing in covers for your equipment? Call us now and we will recommend the best cover for any equipment. ALCO covers are made with waterproof fabrics that will serve in all-weather condition, we take pride in our covers as they are designed to suit your equipment in different colors and company or business logo.

Protection From The Elements

Winter Rated

ALCO covers provide low temperature protection for the coldest climates.

UV Rated

ALCO covers provide UV  protection for the sunniest hottest climates.

Wind Rated

ALCO covers provide extreme wind protection for the widest climates.

Rain Rated

ALCO covers provide rain protection for the wettest climates.

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Maintenance

  • The following are practices that should be carried out in other for covers to reach its complete lifespan.
  • Make sure your equipment is covered when not in use or in transit.
  • Ensure there are no dips on your covers to avoid water buildup.
  • Check your equipment over time for total closure when not in use.
  • Covered equipment should be placed in positions where they cannot be disturbed.

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Grain Storage Methods Alternatives

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OVERVIEW

Grain is stored often in the outdoor pile for a short period of time. But, rain is a challenge to an uncovered grain. Statistically, 1-inch of rain increases the amount of moisture in a 1-foot layer of corn by 9%. This automatically brings about the loss of at least 2-feet of grain on the pile surface.

Make Utmost Use Of The Sprayer

If there is a loss of 1-foot on the surface of a 25-foot high, cone-shaped pile, this is a loss of about 13% of the total grain. This is equivalent to losing $9,750 if the grain is valued at $1 per bushel.

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Perfect For Temporary Storage

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Grain Covers

Grain covers are held tight with the combination of straps and suction from the aeration system. In other to conquer the challenge of condensation, perforate the grain to provide a controlled air intake for the aeration system and airflow near the cover.

Ducts should be placed on the ground beneath the pile to pull air through the grain. If a perforated grain wall is used, the aeration ducts close to the wall should not be perforated otherwise the airflow through the grain will not be enough to near the wall.

Perforation

Perforations for aeration ducts need to be sized and spaced correctly, to allow air to and fro the ducts in a uniform manner and get satisfactory airflow via the grain. This is calculated using the maximum spacing for aeration ducts equal the grain depth to attain suitable airflow uniformity.

Protection From The Elements

Winter Rated

ALCO covers provide low temperature protection for the coldest climates.

UV Rated

ALCO covers provide UV  protection for the sunniest hottest climates.

Wind Rated

ALCO covers provide extreme wind protection for the widest climates.

Rain Rated

ALCO covers provide rain protection for the wettest climates.

Keep The Grain Safe From Rodents

Do you Intend Creating An Outdoor Pile?

If your answer to the above question is Yes, then you need to take note of the following:

  • Prevent water infiltration with covers, for aeration and wind blowing will not dry wet grain adequately to prevent spoilage.
  • Prepare the ground surface with lime, use ash or cement to stop soil moisture from reaching the grain.
  • Pile storage should be placed on floor higher than the surrounding ground to reduce moisture transfer from the soil to the grain.
  • Ensure the ground surface is crowned to avert moisture into the pile drains out rather than building a wet pocket that results in grain deterioration.
  • Examine the entire area to avoid flooding during major rain events.

Chilling Stored Grain

Chilling grain with aeration helps to reduce insect infestation potential. Temperature affects the function of insects. If the temperature is reduced to 60°F reproduction is reduced, it goes below 50°F insects become dormant and they can be terminated if the temperature reduces further to 30°F.

Chilling grain as outdoor temperatures cool reduces moisture movement and the condensation prospective near the top of the grain pile. Furthermore, grain moisture content and temperature affect the growth of mold and grain deterioration, with the permitted storage time approximately doubling with each 10°F reduction in grain temperature.

It is appropriate that grains be cooled anytime the average outdoor temperature is 10° or 15° cooler than the grain. It should be cooled to an equivalent degree or below 30°F for winter storage in northern states and below 40°F in states warmer temperatures.

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Custom Equipment Covers Features

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Equipment Covers

ALCO Covers specializes in designing and giving you only the greatest offerings of totally personalized equipment covers. Our covers are specially known for use in the industrial and agricultural sectors, protecting and preserving valuable equipment and business assets. Our engineers are also very experienced in dealing with unusual specifications, like motor racing garage equipment and satellite components.

Our equipment covers are built specifically as you ordered, making fitting it convenient and easy, protecting it from weather and damage. Our highly capable team are ready for your specifications, regardless of size or material, and also caters to additional functions, such as eyelets, grommets, bungees, all to contribute to a snug and perfect fit to your needs.

An All-Weather Protection Solution

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Our product’s importance and role to your setup

  • Our covers prevent unwanted exposure to weather and the elements, preventing age and damage
  • Our covers, when in use, signals your staff that your equipment is not in operation and they are safe to be within vicinity of it
  • Preserving integrity, function and longevity of your assets are priority – and our covers surely got this covered!
  • Our covers give your valued assets an aesthetically pleasing appearance
  • Our covers are heavy duty, which deter rodent and pest infestation, preserving functionality of your equipment’s electrical and moving parts

Protection From The Elements

Winter Rated

ALCO covers provide low temperature protection for the coldest climates.

UV Rated

ALCO covers provide UV  protection for the sunniest hottest climates.

Wind Rated

ALCO covers provide extreme wind protection for the widest climates.

Rain Rated

ALCO covers provide rain protection for the wettest climates.

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Get a free quote today!

  1. Fill in our online quote form or alternatively, give us a ring so we can discuss how you want your cover to be
  2. We relay your specifications to our engineers, our manufacturing team
  3. We get back to you with a quote, inclusive of your specifications, pricing and material options!
  4. Once you approve of it, we settle the payment
  5. We then build your cover!

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Custom Shipping Covers

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Custom Shipping Covers

Alco specializes high-performance polyethylene laminates and composites of unrivaled quality and value. Our highly durable materials have long provided the absolute durability necessary to efficiently protect, secure and preserve your valued assets during shipping and storage. Specifically designed to handle the harshest and most demanding environments, Alco’s shipping covers deliver exceptional protection.

Alco’s shipping covers offer exceptional value and saves time, money and possible aggravations associated with failure and unwanted delays. Here at Alco, no project is too big or too small. ALCO Covers can and will fabricate custom shipping covers all based to your specific requirements that will precisely meet to your setup and unique needs. The toughest protection your money can buy, our covers make sure your assets will be fully functional whenever and in perfect condition. Come to the right place, come to ALCO Covers for protection at an economical price.

Protection From The Elements

Winter Rated

ALCO covers provide low temperature protection for the coldest climates.

UV Rated

ALCO covers provide UV  protection for the sunniest hottest climates.

Wind Rated

ALCO covers provide extreme wind protection for the widest climates.

Rain Rated

ALCO covers provide rain protection for the wettest climates.

Made To Order

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Shipping Covers Features

  • Reinforced grid that is heavily resistant to tears and preserves integrity
  • Stabilizes UV to minimize the deterioration from sunlight when you need protection outdoors
  • Weather and dustproof
  • Moisture and cold-crack resistant

Optional Inclusions

  • Custom logo printing help identify your assets easily, and promotes your business
  • Additional features such as reinforced grommets, zippers, pipe loops, webbing straps can be included

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Kiosk and RMU Cover Benefits

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Custom Kiosk Covers

ALCO Covers is your supplier for kiosk and mall cart covers for retail displays, regardless of size and model. Alco’s kiosk covers are designed to go above your kiosk, securing the entirety of your display, then around the bottom, complete with lockable security cables for both electronic and retail kiosks.

Our topmost priority is providing you everything that’s of excellent quality.

Sizes and Pricing

Pricing is dependent and based on the dimensions of your asset that need covered, and the materials necessary to build it.
ALCO finds it best that you provide line drawings or a diagram to ensure our staff and you have the same cover in mind.

Should drawings or a diagram be not available, our staff can utilize images of your asset to generate a diagram to assist you in finding out its dimensions.

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Benefits include

ALCO is compliant to CPAI-84 and NFPA-701 fire codes and uses fire retardant fabrics.
Self-storage bag for convenient cover storage during business hours – this is optional.
High quality durable zippers for ease in removal, display enclosure.
Security cables shutting down theft and tampering to protect your merchandise after hours.

We at ALCO Covers know that there are instances you need something right away. We cater to expedite orders and we can attend to your needs at economical rates.

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Concession and Retail Display Covers

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Concession and Retail Display Covers

ALCO Covers designs concession display covers that fully secure and enclose your entire concession stand or airport retail merchandise display after work hours. Be it a large concession stand or small retail displays, Alco can create a cover to protect your specifically for your asset to prevent theft, and protect from elements, such as water and dust. Give us a ring or shoot us an email and tell us your needs! Let us help you, discuss with you a solution that’s a definite fit to your setup!

Sizing and Application

Alco assesses pricing based on the dimensions of the cart you wish covered and the materials necessary to build your cover. What we only need would be the measurements of your concession stand or cart.
Let’s start on your custom concession stand cover today by contacting us and we will reply to you within the day for a quote, free of charge!

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Benefits include:

• Discourages theft while your assets are unattended after hours.
• Protection of equipment and concession carts from dust, dirt and elements.
• A material we have, as an option, mesh, has openings to allow your assets to breathe during storage.
• No minimum order quantities!
• Discounts for bulk orders!

Our top-selling concession covers are used for:

• Airport Retail Concessions
• Mall Carts and Concessions
• Stadium and Entertainment Concessions Vending
• Festival and Fair Vending
• Amusement Park Concessions and Vending Equipment
• Hospital, School and University Vending Carts
• Street Vending and Concessions
• Concessions and Catering Carts

Guaranteed Quality and Ease of Use

Everyone in ALCO Covers is fully committed to delivering you products of the highest quality in the industry. That is why we offer a (1) year quality guarantee on all of our custom covers.

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