Computer covers protect your computer from dust and dirt. Dust is common in the home, office and workshop. The best protection other than eliminating the source of the problem is to use computer covers. Some covers are very breathable, and may be left on the computer equipment while it is running.
Although some computers have an inlet dust filter, computer covers protect both the inside and outside of the equipment.
There are a variety of computer covers available. Most traditional covers are made of plastic or vinyl. Modern PC covers, like the ShopShield from Computer Dust Solutions or the Dirt Bag from Dirt Bag, Inc are made of a highly porous material, allowing the computer to cool properly while it’s being protected from dust and dirt. The construction is a form of sleeve made to fit just about any size of computer unit. They can be installed in a matter of minutes and do not require you to limit your use of the computer significantly. These filter-bag style PC covers block dust and dirt from entering the computer from the many ventilation passages that can be found in the front, back, sides, and even the top of most computer units. Breathable monitor covers and printer covers are also available. As you’d expect, printers and monitors are are very susceptible to dust and dirt infiltration, so 24/7 protection is essential to extending your equipment life.
Dust covers for computers are inexpensive . Most dust or dirt can be cleaned from the computer cover surface. This is most common for computer monitor covers where visibility is important. Keyboard dust covers are also necessary, and several models allow for leaving the cover installed while typing.
PC covers are often employed in industrial situations where dust and dirt can reduce the lifespan of the computer. Critical computers components that are exposed to dust and dirt, particularly the mechanical components like the keyboard and CD-ROM can cease to operate without warning, and many times cannot be repaired once damaged by these contaminants.
Machine shops, wood shops and home workshops often have computers needing protection. Wood dust from sawing and metal dust from grinding can be very damaging to computers. Studies have shown that wood dust can fill an unprotected computer in a matter of days, causing it to overheat. Metal dust can cause circuits to short-out, introducing a new workshop hazard. PC covers can do a lot to minimize these issues.
Covering a computer can also protect it from spills and sprayed liquids, like in a machine shop. These pollutants in airborne liquid form can cause corrosion and premature failure of vital computer components, particularly optical surfaces such as on the computer monitor or within an optical drive. A small investment in a computer cover can ensure that your computer equipment will operate when you need it to and will not wear out before it’s time.
Whether you opt for a traditional plastic or vinyl computer cover or one of the modern breathable computer covers, you will be doing a lot to assure that your computer will be operational when you need it.
