More About Mobile Covers & Wicket Protection

The mobile cover needs to be stable enough to resist being moved by high winds and permit enough air flow beneath the covers to keep the pitch from getting moist and damp. At Stuart Canvas Products we have designed the mobile pitch cover with galvanised steel hoops in order to keep the unit stable (it lowers the centre of gravity). This makes it lighter than the previous model which, in addition to the two fixed and two swivel wheels at either end of each section, aids manoeuvrability.

The frame is made from mild steel for extra strength and durability and has an integral gutter system for added strength and more efficient dispersal of water through its excellent system of pipes and hoses. Each section is 25 ft long by 12 ft wide giving a total coverage of 75 ft x 12 ft, which is ideal for most grades of cricket. The cover itself, which is placed over the extruded rods, is made from UV stabilised white PVC and each cover top is extended to create an overlap between sections and has a bungee cord to tie to the hooks to make a watertight seal. The whole unit has been designed to allow side sheets and/or bowlers’ run-ups to be attached, thereby creating an effective covering system for the immediate playing area.