Case Histories & Testimonials
Replacing vinyl tarps and corrosion inhibiting chemicals, Envelop Protective Covers were designed in conjunction with the U.S. Military to protect weapons, electrical components, optics and equipment from the harshest environments. These next-generation covers reduce corrosion by up to 90 percent, maintain ambient temperature to within 10 degrees, and have been tested successfully and deployed extensively by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Coast Guard, and Air Force. But don’t take our word for it:
Overall Function of Envelop Protective Covers
“The most important function of this cover is to wick moisture away from the protected weapon system. By removing moisture under the cover and wicking it away, we dramatically reduce corrosion and the subsequent need to paint and preserve.”“A cover like this means we have a system maintained in superior condition ready for immediate use by our warfighters.”
Validation on the M777 Howitzers
“These covers [M777 LW 155mm Howitzer] were emplaced on the howitzer without being removed from 12 Dec. 07 through 29 Jan. 08 without any maintenance being performed or the covers being removed. During this time, the temperature varied from 9 to 73 degrees with varying humidity, rain, 35 mph winds, and dirt storms. Upon taking the covers off on 30 Jan. 08, the M777A2 had zero rust which required no maintenance.”“These covers were very effective and greatly contributed to the howitzers being used for training in a minimum amount of time. ‘Busting’ rust on the M198 generally takes one hour. After removing the Envelop covers, it took less than 10 minutes. Over a longer period of time, the covers would allow us to spend more time training and less time pulling maintenance.”
Effectiveness in Iraq
“Right now, several guns are not being utilized and are covered in the open behind our motor pool. The amount of rust/corrosion is minimal and the protection from the elements is outstanding.”“The product has worked as advertised and your personal assistance and concern has far exceeded what I could possibly expect.”
Depot Level Cost Avoidance due to Envelop Protective Covers
The US Navy, in FY 2005, contracted to have Envelop Protected Covers produced and delivered for all Mk 38 Mod 1, 25mm gun systems fleet wide. The positive effects of employing Envelop Covers are being recognized by the personnel of the Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) gun shops.
The remaining inventory of Mk 38 Mod 1 gun mounts is not sufficient to permanently install mounts on all of the Cruisers Destroyers and Frigates. The remaining mounts are utilized through a rotating pool system. Each ship, prior to an upcoming operational deployment will have a pair of Mk 38 mounts installed.
The ship operates these guns as force protection, self-defense assets during their deployment. Upon returning to homeport, the mounts are removed and sent to the RMC gun shops for refurbishment and rebuild to be ready for the next ship deployment.
The historical programmed cost to refurbish the gun mounts between installations is approximately $18,000.
The Chief Petty Officer in charge of the Southeast RMC gun shop has reported that guns mounts which were protected by Envelop Covers during the deployment require significantly less corrosion rework than guns using traditional vinyl covers or no covers.
The chief stated that the reduction in rework resulted in less than $5000 in cost to return the gun mount to service. The return on investment for this case is more than 5:1, simply considering the cost of the covers and the reduction in rework. The real ROI is actually higher when the reduction in day to day corrosion maintenance is considered.
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS BENFOLD | CIWS MOUNT | “We have sailed through some very rough seas and I was extremely pleased with how well the guns looked once we took the covers off.”
“These covers saved us an enormous amount of time.” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS CLEVELAND | 25mm/.50 cal | “The covers your company made and supplied to the USS CLEVELAND are superior to anything we have ever used.”
“Your covers have reduced corrosion to very little.” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS COMSTOCK | 25mm/.50 cal | “We look forward to the next generation of Envelop Covers.” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS HIGGINS | 25mm/.50 cal | “The Envelop Covers are the best covers I have ever had the pleasure of working with.” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS JARRETT | Twin .50 | “Significant decrease in corrosion
Drastic improvement over previous covers |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS LAKE ERIE | 25mm/.50 cal | “I was the OPS on the STETHEM and saw the product that you gave us there. It was the best and really had a huge impact on how the ship looked.” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS MOBILE BAY | Twin .50 | “Prior to installation my work center spent roughly six man hours of corrosion control per week for two mounts. With the covers in place, we now spend two man hours per week. The covers have performed wonderfully, and we have been able to test them in heavy rain and rough seas.” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS OGDEN | CIWS MOUNT | “Envelop Covers have been extremely effective protecting our CIWS guns and barrels. The covers have proven to be durable, easy-to-use, and cosmetically more appealing than the old covers we previously used.” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS RUSSELL | 25mm/.50cal | “One sailor said “We should wrap our ship in it.” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS ARCTIC | Boom Hook Wire Control Stand Gypsy Winch Topping Lift Winch |
Envelop covers still functioning well at the end of a 19-month testing period. |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS RENTZ | .50 cal | “The 50 cal cover we received is working great. As a small arms gun tech, I noticed the difference right away. Thank you for your product.” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS DETROIT | Motor Operated Valves | Envelop covers dramatically reduced corrosion
Envelop still functioning at the end of 19-month test period |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS COLE | .50cal | Ship liked the coverings so much that an additional 56 Envelop coverings were purchased for 23 unique applications on the weather deck. |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS REUBEN JAMES | .50cal | Envelop survived and protected guns very well during a storm with 70 knot winds, 8 foot waves and 13 degree listing of the ship. |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS TAYLOR | 25mm/.50 cal | “We received the cover for the 50 cals and they are doing great. We have not had to do maintenance on the 50 since we have been storing them in the new covers… Thanks.” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS TARAWA | 25mm/.50 cal | “They fit perfectly and stay in place, even during flight quarters… we have been more than pleased with the remarkable performance of these covers and have only one question. CIWS has been around for thirty years; why couldn’t you have come out with these sooner?” |
| SHIP | COVER TYPE | FEEDBACK |
| USS JOHN PAUL JONES | .50 cal | Wears better than Herculite® |