About Crusader Industries
Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Crusader Industries Ltd. was founded in 1990 under the name of Shield Protective covers. In 1992 the name was changed to Crusader Industries Electrical Products Ltd. We retained the Shield (SHLD) portion of the name for all covers because this, in fact, is what these covers accomplish.
After being approached by several electrical engineers (whose companies were experiencing difficulties with constantly malfunctioning push button stations in environmentally adverse conditions i.e. ice and snow build-up, high humidity, blowing sand, etc.), we developed a product that adhered to certain key issues. These issues included:
Must be quick and easy to install: The product would not only be used on new installations but on existing installation as well. by offering this as a rapid one-person install, labour requirements are minimized.
Rugged construction: The product must be to withstand not only local environmental factors but the occasional rough treatment found within the industrial workplace.
Transparent or Colour coding Option: Depending on application and individual site specifications. The product must be either transparent, or colour coded for quick and easy identification such as RED for emergency stop or YELLOW for Fire stations.
By utilizing our patented slip on design and clear Lexan/Polycarbonate plastic (the same material used in bullet proof glass), we were able to meet the above conditions as well as adding some extra features (such as the tagging ability on hinged covers).
Using our covers will rapidly pay for themselves in reduced downtime and increased employee safety. They are designed to guard against plant or line shutdowns caused by inoperable or accidentally operated push button devices. As already demonstrated by our current customers, the increased safety to personnel is enough to justify the use of the Crusader Cover.
Crusader Industries Ltd. currently exports to many different countries and territories. We are extremely proud of the fact that the items using our enclosures remain virtually maintenance free no matter what conditions they are used in.
The use of our covers is virtually a standard within Western Canada. Our Ultimate goal is to become the standard world wide.