Atlantic Shrink Wrap Inc. – Space Age Services for NASA
Thinking outside the box is what the professionals at Atlantic Shrink Wrap Inc. do best. This is proven by their broad range of clientele from Pasadena, California to Wallop Island, Virginia and Maryland, Atlantic Shrink Wrap Inc. is the company chosen most often to provide shrink wrap services for heavy duty and over-sized equipment. Recently, NASA contacted Atlantic Shrink Wrap Inc. when it needed to transport support equipment to be used for the fuel system for the newest Antares Rocket. Atlantic Shrink Wrap provided excellent quality shrink wrap for the rocket launch to the International Space Station. Services provided to NASA make Atlantic Shrink Wrap Inc. stand out among competitors in the shrink wrap industry.

How Does Atlantic Shrink Wrap Inc. Do It?
Shrink wrap is the innovative way to insure safe freight deliveries. It’s been used for years at warehousing and distribution centers to protect fragile shipments from damages and costly replacements. Atlantic Shrink Wrap Inc. took this one step further through over a decade of extensive shrink wrap experience. When Christopher Dunn and Dustin Hoover started Atlantic Shrink Wrap Inc. in 2001, they realized it was crucial to reach out to military and government and offer their excellent quality service.

After the NASA shrink wrap project was completed, Atlantic Shrink Wrap received praise and appreciation for their service.

NASA Shrink Wrapping Services – Complex and Vital
The NASA shrink wrapping services required cocoon wrapping. Previously, each of the two massive pieces of equipment were wrapped improperly for transport to Wallop Island, Virginia. NASA’s concern was that shipping this equipment from Wallop Island to the Ukraine necessitated absolute safety while in transit. Atlantic Shrink Wrap experts went to Wallop Island to manage the NASA shrink wrapping project. It took Atlantic Shrink Wrap just two days to complete the shrink wrapping services. The equipment was fully protected with shrink wrap using 12 mil thick, flame-retardant material of premium quality. The NASA shrink wrapping service is another accomplishment by Atlantic Shrink Wrap Inc, a recognized leader in the shrink wrap industry.

Atlantic Shrink Wrap (ASW) is a mobile shrink wrap service that delivers high quality protection on location. We specialize in shrink wrapping large equipment in the preparation of transport or storage. We have a long standing working relationship with energy giants such as Energy Northwest, General Electric, Exelon Energy, SPX Heat Transfer. From Pasadena to Maryland, Atlantic Shrink Wrap uses the perfect packaging material for all sensitive or large equipment.

The energy industries use shrink wrap to secure equipment during transport and for storage preparation. These objects are often incredibly large and have to be handled within certain guidelines before transport or storage. We use a durable 12 mil thick flame retardant wrap for such jobs. This is the strongest material on the market to date. The energy industry has a plethora of guidelines and regulations in place to ensure public safety. Atlantic Shrink Wrap has the technology and the man power to fulfill these complex jobs effectively and safely.

International jobs are common in this line of work and ASW travels where the action is. We work with the Military, the Aviation industry and large and small commercial transports. We have experience in the preservation of historical objects and artifacts. Some companies use ASW to secure large items for long term or permanent storage. Other companies have to prepare equipment for International transport. Our services are often used to protect very large pieces from the elements, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures. ASW has a history of professional service both foreign and domestic.

All of our employees go through a rigorous background check and though many industry specific training program. As technology advances, ASW stays on the cutting edge through continual education and global certification. All of our technicians can be drug tested upon request and can provide additional identification and proof of certification.

The winter of 2013-14 has been a rough one, bringing the Chesapeake Bay region above-average amounts of snow and ice. This kind of weather is hard on everyone, including boats.

Boats stored for the winter or undergoing repairs on land need protection from the elements, especially in the mid-Atlantic area. The Bay area’s weather this year produced enough precipitation to cause problems for boat owners who neglected to protect their vessels last fall. Even those who used a tarp cover may find small swamps belowdecks when they open the companionway hatch in a few weeks.

They probably didn’t know that shrink wrapping is the best way to protect any vessel from the effects of rain, snow, sun and wind.

Here at Atlantic Shrink Wrapping Inc., we have been in business since 2001 and have wrapped a lot of boats. We have become experts in protecting sailboats, military vessels, aircraft and ground vehicles, and nuclear power plant components.

Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, we protect boats docked anywhere, from nearby Pasadena, Maryland, to Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and around the world.

ASW’s internal support system helps our shrink wrapping products stand up to heavy snow, rain and ice, exactly the type of weather that the mid-Atlantic experienced this winter. Our shrink wrapping extends over the deck and well down on the sides of a vessel, channelling water where it belongs, on to the ground and not into a boat’s cabin.

We use products that maintain enough ventilation to prevent potentially damaging condensation inside a boat stored during the winter. Our anti-UV products protect against the damaging rays of the sun that contribute to fiberglass cracking and expensive repairs.

Our Bullet Wrap is nearly indestructible for this application because it was designed to stand up to extremely rough conditions. This toughness makes it our product of choice for wrapping boats prior to transport. Because a boat’s wrapping needs to be aerodynamic to prevent wind damage, we use a strapping system rather than internal propping which collapse under the stresses of highway speeds.

Shrink wrapping is an inexpensive yet efficient method of protecting sensitive equipment from damage during transport or in times of storage. The United States Department of Defense often calls in the services of Atlantic Shrink Wrapping, Inc. (ASI) when it becomes necessary to cover heavy equipment.

This type of protective covering is preferred by the military because it keeps equipment free from dirt and dust, light exposure, and moisture. This is especially important in the aviation industry. Atlantic Shrink Wrapping provides complete protective covering service for aircraft as well as for tanks and other artillery, transport vehicles, and bulky communications equipment.

The Benefits Of Shrink Wrap Protection
Shrink wrap plastic is lightweight and easy to work with. The modern polymers used by Atlantic Shrink Wrapping have been developed to provide an efficient moisture barrier, prevent dangerous light frequencies from damaging equipment, and seal the insides from airborne particulates.

Corrosion is caused by the effects of moisture and organic/inorganic compounds floating freely in the atmosphere. One of the specialized plastic films developed for ASI contains a highly effective additive known as Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor – abbreviated as VCI – that prevents these unwanted agents from coming into contact with metal.

Shrink wrap is often used as a concealing material. When an airplane, helicopter, or other vehicle is covered with white plastic, positive identification becomes virtually impossible. This is extremely important when transporting heavy equipment overseas or on exposed transport flatbeds.

Expert Teams Of Wrap Specialists
Located in Pasadena, Maryland, ASI contracts with military and paramilitary departments by sending a team of experienced wrapping techs into the field. The company dispatches personnel throughout the continental United States, and the team is equipped with everything needed to complete the job.

The wrapping procedure involves sizing the material, cutting it to specific dimensions, and forming a tight cover around the equipment being protected. The wrap is very tight, much more effective than a plastic tarp. The interior atmosphere is completely separated from the outside environment. When properly covered in shrink wrap, a vehicle or piece of equipment is in effect hermetically sealed.

Setting Up A Contract
Atlantic Shrink Wrapping, Inc. places job bids with the military and other clients. However, all interested parties can contact the company for a cost estimate for specialized services. Although the firm is headquartered in Maryland, it stores material all across the nation and is known for its rapid mobilization of personnel and prompt service wherever the client is located.