Aerospace and Aviation Shrink Wrapping

Atlantic Shrink Wrap has built a reputation of being the nation’s premier aviation and aircraft shrink-wrapping company. No, we are not the only company wrapping aviation components and aircraft, but we have proven to be above and beyond the competition. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality shrink-wrapping services to our clients.

We work with government military agencies and DOD Contractors, inluding:

• US Navy
• US Air Force
• NASA
• Orbital Sciences
• Northrop Grumman
• Augusta Westland
• J.F. Taylor Inc.
• MAV 6
• Air Methods Corp

Just read the testimonial below.

“Atlantic Shrink Wrap is in a Superior Class By Itself”

In 2011, Canada entered into an agreement with the United States to acquire a number of helicopters and related parts for use in Canada. In turn, IMP Aerospace was directed to proceed with the acquisition on behalf of Canada. The decision was made to transport the helicopters by surface means, which necessitated that the aircraft be protected from the elements as they made their move north. Atlantic Shrink Wrap was selected to provide this support.

Each of the helicopters was carefully shrink-wrapped and included the incorporation of special waterproof access openings to allow other maintenance activity to occur on the aircraft as it proceeded through the move by barge, roll-on/roll-off ship, and transport trailers. IMP Aerospace has previous experience in dealing with companies for the provision of shrink wrap for various components and airframes.

In comparison to these other jobs, the wrap provided by Atlantic Shrink Wrap is in a superior class by itself. Several personnel within IMP have observed the shrink wrap job on these helicopters and have come away with a great appreciation of Atlantic Shrink Wrap’s capability. I would strongly recommend Atlantic Shrink Wrap to any future customer.”

-Director, Special Projects – IMP AEROSPACE, Canada

Benefits of Shrink Wrap for the Aviation Industry

ASI has wrapped aircraft and aviation parts for many reasons. Trucks often ship these parts across the country, exposing them to weather conditions they wouldn’t normally encounter while flying. Removing many parts for transport also makes them more vulnerable. When sent overseas, they face additional risks, such as damage from salt water and salty air. That’s why shrink wrapping is so essential—to keep these parts safe and protected during the trip.

High-Quality Products and Services

ASI understands what damage the elements can do to aviation components and aircraft; therefore combating the problem from the very beginning. We wrap aviation components and aircraft with our 12 Mil Thick White Flame Retardant Shrink Wrap Material.

This is the strongest, safest, and most reliable material available.

• 12 Mil Thick Flame Retardant Materials take years to know how to use and take special care to work with
• 12 Mil materials are almost twice as thick as what most companies use for shrink wrapping

ASI has been using 12 Mil plastic for over 10 years and has the experience needed to work professionally with this material. ASI has exclusive relationships with our supplier that allows us access to certain materials that many of our competitors do not; such as 12 Mil Flame Retardant Plastic.

Internal Aircraft Protection

When ASI approaches an aviation or aircraft project, we first look at what we need to protect internally, (i.e. computer components, electronics, or ferrous metals). ASI will work with the customer to decide what kind of internal airborne protection they need before we seal the item up. In many cases, this consists of desiccant bags to combat moisture and or (VCI) Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor products to protect exposed metals. ASI provides the right protection for whatever is needed.

External Aircraft Protection

Next, we look at what we need to protect the outside of the aviation components or aircraft. Many projects can have the shrink wrap put directly against the outside of the project, but not aviation components or aircraft. ASI installs padding over all surfaces that will come in contact with our plastic.

By installing the padding this way, we achieve two goals. First, the padding prevents the plastic from chafing painted surfaces and protects it from being punctured by sharp edges. The padding also acts as a heat barrier, shielding against the high temperatures of our installation tools. Most aviation components and aircraft require industrial-grade padding for optimal protection.

Strict Installation Technique

When it comes to shrink wrapping airplanes and aircraft, you usually need to use more than one piece of plastic to make sure it fits tightly around the object. This isn’t an issue for ASI. We connect and shape the shrink wrap to fit just right. We follow careful installation steps to make sure the shrink wrap fits perfectly the first time to keep your aircraft protected and secure.

Contractors We Work With

Our shrink wrapping serves many other purposes when it comes to aviation and aircraft components. Flight simulators are basically very expensive computers and don’t fare well with dust, dirt, or water.

J.F. Taylor Inc.

ASI shrink wraps helicopter flight simulators for J.F. Taylor Inc., one of the country’s leading manufacturers. These uniquely shaped simulators are transported on open trailers, and we ensure they arrive clean and dry at their destination.

​​Over the last 7 years, we have wrapped every simulator built at J.F. Taylor’s Maryland location. ASI has shipped them all over the country, achieving a 100% satisfaction rate.

NASA

ASI has wrapped items for some of the most prestigious DOD Contractors and most well known names in the world. Names like the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Langley Research Center, and Orbital Sciences. Companies that need total protection and concealment contract ASI to ensure the job is done correctly.

NASA even went as far as to contract ASI to wrap an item in Maryland for its trip to Texas. After it was unwrapped, it was sent ASI’s team to Texas to wrap the same item a second time for its trip back to Maryland!

They considered saving money by hiring a different local company in Texas instead of paying for ASI’s travel fees. However, after looking into ASI’s expertise, they quickly dismissed that idea. If they had hired another company and the quality didn’t match ASI’s standards, the entire job could have ended in failure. NASA doesn’t accept failures, and neither does ASI.

Orbital Sciences has used ASI to protect their shipping container that houses space craft pieces on their way across the country.

Thinking Outside the Box

The possibilities are endless when you contract a team that sees things outside the box. We embrace challenges and consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our team does things right the first time, every time.

Please contact us today with any questions or comments. If you are a new client, please call (410) 376-7052. You can also start a project with us online.