What are the benefits of using amber welding strip curtains?

Amber welding strip curtains provide superior protection against harmful UV radiation and blue light emitted during the welding process. They allow for easy, hands-free access for workers and equipment while containing dangerous sparks and spatter within the welding cell.

Are amber welding strips fire-retardant?

Yes, all AKON amber welding PVC strips are manufactured from flame-retardant materials that meet NFPA-701 standards, ensuring maximum safety and compliance for industrial welding environments.

Do these strips protect bystanders from welding flash?

Absolutely. The specialized amber tint is engineered to filter out 99% of dangerous UV rays and reduce the intensity of the visible flash, protecting the eyes of nearby personnel and preventing 'arc eye'.

How is the welding strip hardware installed?

We provide a heavy-duty 'hook-on' header system in galvanized or stainless steel. This hardware can be mounted to walls or ceiling beams, allowing individual amber strips to be easily hung or replaced without specialized tools.

What is the recommended overlap for amber welding strips?

For welding applications, we recommend a minimum 50% overlap. In high-intensity arc welding areas, a 100% overlap is preferred to ensure no UV light or sparks escape through the gaps.

Are the strips durable enough for forklift traffic?

Yes, our industrial-grade welding strips are designed to withstand frequent impact from forklifts and other motorized equipment, featuring rounded edges for safe passage and increased longevity.

Bronze Welding Strip Curtains – AKON Curtains Limited

Name: Bronze Welding Strip Curtains
SKU: amberweldstripcurtains1x1amberheadermount

Description

Custom Bronze Welding Strip Curtains for UV Protection and Safe Access

Protect Workers from Harmful UV Flash and Sparks

Operating a busy metal fabrication shop means you have to balance worker safety with workflow efficiency. When welders strike an arc, the intense UV radiation and flying sparks pose a severe risk of flash burn and fire hazards to surrounding employees. Building solid walls around welding stations eliminates these risks but completely cuts off forklift access and makes it impossible to easily move large metal assemblies through your facility.

Flexible Flash Protection for High-Traffic Areas

Our bronze welding strip curtains offer the perfect balance of visual safety and unhindered accessibility. Made from heavy-duty, flame-retardant PVC, these overlapping strips instantly block harmful ultraviolet and infrared light while remaining transparent enough for safe supervision. They are specifically designed for high-traffic entryways where personnel, carts, and motorized equipment need constant, hands-free access.

These individual strips integrate flawlessly into your broader welding strip curtains strategy, allowing you to build custom protective enclosures that shield your workforce without slowing down your production line.

Key Advantages of Bronze Welding Strip Doors

UV and Flash Burn Protection: Filters out hazardous ultraviolet light and bright welding arcs, keeping bystanders and adjacent workers safe from severe eye damage.
Spark and Spatter Containment: Creates a durable, fire-retardant physical barrier that stops hot slag and grinding sparks from reaching flammable materials or sensitive equipment.
Hands-Free Workflow: Overlapping PVC strips part easily for personnel, material handling carts, and forklifts, automatically closing behind them to maintain a continuous safety barrier.
Maintained Visibility: The tinted bronze material provides enough transparency to allow shop floor supervisors to safely monitor work progress without entering the hazardous zone.

Material Overlap Hardware FAQ Ordering

Material

Description

AKON welding strip curtains for welding applications can shield onlookers and staff members from the hot debris and hazardous light produced during welding. With AKON welding strip curtains, you can safely be protected from incidental glances at welding operations without being exposed to harmful light wavelengths or UV rays.

Colors

Tinted Light Bronze | Medium Transparency
Tinted Light Green | Low Transparency
Tinted Red | Medium Transparency

Benefits

ISO 25980
Anti-UV
Temperature Range - Between -15 °C to 50 °C
UV Absorber - Strips will not discolor
Fire retardant to BS standards
Complies with EN1598, AWS F2.3 and ISO 25992
Eco friendly and its 100% Phthalate Free
2 Year warranty on manufacturing defects - Strips

High Temperature Ranges

All strips have a temperature max of 50 °C
If higher temperatures are needed, then use our line of Heat Rated Strip Curtains

Overlap

Hardware

Hook On Rails

Most popular mounting style
Strips have steel mounting plates attached

Quick Mount

Stud Mounts

Free-Standing Mount

Supported from the floor up
Used in open floors when you can support from above
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Rolling Hardware

Allow the strips to roll out of the way
Ideal for complete access when strips are not needed
Note the strips roll like a barn door and do not fold up
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Tube Mount

Fits up to 2" diameter pipe
Each pipe clamp is 4” wide and holds 2 strips (overlapped)
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FAQ

Should I order the strips a little taller than the opening?
Only if you want, the wall mount hardware. With wall mount hardware, order the strips 152mm taller and 152mm wider than the opening you are trying to cover since you are mounting to the face of the opening. Otherwise, order the strips to the exact size of the opening.

Are the heights of the strips measured from the hole or the top of the strip?
The height is measured from the top of the strip to the bottom of the strip. The holes are located 19.05mm down from the top of the strip.

How do you cut the strips in the field?
You use a utility knife and a straight edge to keep the cut straight.

Do I need to cut the strips myself?
No. When you order a kit, we cut the strips to your specific opening height. However, we usually advise ordering a few centimeters longer than your exact opening height to allow for floor variations; you can easily trim the bottom with a Stanley knife after hanging them for a perfect fit.

What is the difference between "Minimum" and "Maximum" overlap?
Minimum Overlap: Uses fewer strips. The strips overlap slightly (usually ~50mm). This is easier for pedestrians to walk through and costs less. Best for internal partitions.
Maximum Overlap: Uses more strips with a deeper overlap (usually ~100mm). This creates a tighter seal against wind, rain, and cold. We recommend this for external doorways or areas where insulation is the top priority.

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