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Our Work Designing Rotating Machinery Protection
Here at TotalShield, we work closely with customers across various industries who rely on high-speed rotating equipment for a range of procedures. These machines are critical to daily operations but also come with risks. When rotating equipment fails, it can...
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Electrolyzer and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Safety
Electrolyzers and fuel cells are critical components of green energy systems as they enable the efficient storage and utilization of renewable energy. Electrolyzers allow for the conversion of excess renewable energy, such as wind or solar power, into hydrogen gas...
How to Protect a Power Substation from Gunfire Attacks
On December 3, 2022, unknown people opened fire on two electrical substations in North Carolina, causing widespread power outages. The substations were extensively damaged by gunfire, resulting in 45,000 people losing power and millions of dollars in damage. ...
Calculating the Energy of a Ballistic Impact
When creating a shielded enclosure, there are numerous calculations that need to be done. Read how estimating the energy of a ballistic impact influences the manufacturing of our blast-resistant products. What does ballistic mean? The term “ballistic” is used in...
Case Study: Connectable Shield Barriers
TotalShield invented the portable shield barrier to provide engineered ballistic and explosive protection in a convenient portable format. This was important for our customers who required high levels of safety protection but could not install a blast shielding room....
Centrifuge Safety Polycarbonate Enclosures
Centrifuges play an essential role in a wide variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, aerospace, and defense. By spinning a payload at a high rate of speed, a centrifuge can be used to simulate high gravity, or to separate solid, liquid,...
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BLAST RESISTANCE
Blast-proof and Explosion-proof Enclosures: Do They Exist?
The terms “blast-proof” and “explosion-proof” are widely used within the shield enclosures and protective materials industry. Our customers often ask for a “bulletproof” enclosure or an...
