Shields are a kind of protection and safety covers that protect industrial machines and equipment from fire and radiations. You can buy various types of shields such as magnetic, hydraulic and thermal shields.

A magnetic shield prevents magnetic fields from interfering with electrical devices. Whereas, a hydraulic shield controls the flow of fluid and a thermal shield protects glass from cold winds, reduces condensation and reflects radiant heat back to your home or office building.

Depending on your requirement, you can buy shields such as a radiation shield, a solar shield, a weather shield, a magnetic shield and UV shield (ultra violet shield). Industries that use shields are automotive, consumer durables, aerospace, marine, defense, telecom, medical, construction and utility.

Some important parameters you must consider before buying shields are:

1. Type of application: thermal, hydraulic or magnetic
2. Availability in different models, styles and finishes
3. Period of required replacement or maintenance of shields
4. Expected useful life of the shield

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find magnetic shields

Magnetic shields or electromagnetic shields are available in different varieties with reputable magnetic shields manufacturers.

I recommend: Magnetic Shield Corporation, a division of Perfection Mica Company, offers custom magnetic shields, room and wall EMF shields and magnetic shielding materials. The MuShield Company, a division of the James Millen Company, offers precision magnetic shields for domestic or commercial applications such as home theater systems, speakers and computer monitors. You can also buy magnetic shields from Compac Development Corporation, a supplier that offers different RFI/EMI shielding enclosures.

Buy hydraulic shields from a reputable vendor

Depending on your application requirement, buy hydraulic shields from reputable hydraulic shields manufacturers.

I recommend: GME Inc. is a global manufacturer of trench shields including steel and aluminum hydraulic shields for the aerospace industry. You can also checkout products offered by GP Roadway Solutions and Safe-T-Shore, custom manufacturers of trench shielding and shoring equipment that also supply hydraulic shielding equipment for the construction industry.

Find thermal shields for your applications

Thermal shield manufacturers provide a variety of shields with different features and sizes. Check out different thermal shields available in the market.

I recommend: Marian, a global manufacturer of EMI/RFI shields, provides thermal management solutions to various industries such as electronics, transportation and medical. Thermal Shields & Shades is a reputable manufacturer of thermal shields that are useful for the construction industry. Solaris Solutions is a supplier of thermal shields to various industries such as defense, transportation and automotive.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Before buying a shield, check the support services such as warranty, maintenance and required period of replacement (if any).
• •  Consult a radiation-shielding expert while choosing radiation shields for your electronic equipment and devices.