OVERVIEW

Free standing pvc strip curtain enclosures are a great way to fully enclosure a work area while still allowing foot traffic and material rapid access. These strip curtain enclosures can be 1,2,3 or 4 sided and also can feature ceiling curtains if complete containment is required.

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Strip Hardware

Using the same studded hardware as a traditional strip curtains, the welding strips attach to the galvanized steel frame and securely bolt on. This prevents the strips from coming detached when material moves through. The hardware is fabricated from hot dipped galvanized steel which also comes with a life time warranty.

Modular Design

Choose from a simple single sided design or choose to make many different individual strip curtain booth enclosures. The hardware is designed to bolt together quickly in the field which allows for almost any design. With each order you will also receive a layout drawing so that you can verify your layout before production.

Welding Applications

Strong barriers meant to produce safe, contained workplaces for welding operations are free-standing welding curtains. Built from flame-retardant materials such as vinyl, these curtains successfully prevent generated spatter, UV rays, and sparks from welding. Free-standing welding curtains are perfect for places where overhead support is neither practicable. They are hung on strong, fixed frames unlike hanging curtains that call for overhead support. They lower fire hazards, assist to manage welding fumes, shield surrounding people and equipment from dangerous exposure, and thus protect welders. Without depending on ceiling-mounted equipment, these free standing curtains are especially appropriate for permanent or semi-permanent setups in industrial situations since they provide safety and compliance in welding activities.

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Hardware Material Strips FAQ Layouts Benefits

Hardware

Construction

Galvanized steel - Hot-dip galvanizing (HDG)
Lifetime warranty

Uprights

2" x 2" OD tubes
Tube size selected based on curtain heights
Max height is 12'
Maximum distance between uprights is 8′
Layout drawing provided with each order for your
approval

Base Plates

12" x 12"
3/8" lag holes located in each corner

Assembly

Your order will arrive as a bolt together kit
Simply assemble hardware and then hang the strip curtains

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Strip Mount Style

Strips attach to horizontal cross members
Strips bolt on for secure locking
Strips can unbolt to be replaced quickly

Material

Strip Colors

Clear (Most Common)
Tinted - Bronze weld
Tinted - Aztec Red weld
Tinted - Blue weld
Tinted - Orange weld
Tinted - Bronze weld
Opaque - Black
Opaque - Blue
Opaque - Green

Ratings and Certifications

CFM and NFPA-701 flame retardant certifications
Exceeds OSHA requirements
5 Year warranty on manufacturing defects

High Temperature Ranges

All strips and vinyl curtains have a temperature max of 160° F
Canvas has a temperature max of 1,000° F
If higher temperatures are needed then use our line of Heat Rated Strip Curtains

Strips

Strip Styles

Available in two widths/thicknesses
- 8″ wide x .080″ thick
- 12″ wide x .120″ thick

PVC Strip Size Has 2 Aspects

Strip Width
and Thickness

How We Choose The Correct Strip Width

By using the simple chart shown below you can choose the appropriate
width of strip. For instance, if you have a very tall opening that you are
trying to cover and the strip width is too narrow it will curl at the bottom.
The taller the opening the wider the strip must be.

As an example if you have a 14’ high opening and it will be located indoors
then ideal strip as shown in the chart below would be a 12” wide strip.

How We Choose Strip Thickness

When choosing a strip thickness you should consider what will be traveling
through the strips.

.080" - Ideal for heavy foot traffic and light industrial traffic
.120" - Ideal for moderate to heavy industrial traffic

Things to Consider

Not all strip widths have all thicknesses available.
12" strips with 100% overlap are not ideal for foot traffic due to the force required to walk through them.

How We Choose The Correct Strip Overlap

We first consider the type and volume of traffic.

Personnel – Doors for people-only access should utilize small sized strips
with less overlap. Consider or 8″ material with 33% to 67% overlap.
Pallet Trucks – This indicates the door will get heavier traffic including
material pallets, typically accompanied by a person. In this scenario 8″ with
25% or 50% overlap is the best option.
Forklift Traffic – Forklift traffic indicates strip doors will face more abuse.
Consequently, large PVC vinyl strip sizes are the best bet. Also consider the load
the forklift will carry as the strips will drag over the load. If the load is light, very
large strips may drag it off the forklift. Consider 12″ material with 50% to 100%
overlap.

Chart Of Overlaps

FAQ

Can you make any design?

Yes. We have provided thousands of free standing strip curtain enclosures
of all sizes and shapes. Many of them were sent to us as a simple hand sketch
that was emailed or faxed. Whatever your design, our team will work with
you to included whatever features you are looking for. From multi-sided
custom welding booths to simple one sided welding curtain walls.

Can we use a combination of PVC strips entrances with solid curtains?

Yes. In fact, that is the most economical way to supply larger strip enclosures.
You only use strip curtain access points where they are needed and use
the less expensive 14mil Vinyl curtains for all other areas. The entire curtain wall
can be installed using the roller track which allows it to roll side to side as well.
Simply tell us the size and location of the welding strip doors that you need and
they will be part of your kit.

Layouts

Common Layouts

AKON can supply just about any layout you can think of. Below
are some common styles. They can be single sided, double-sided,
triple sided, four-sided or multiple straights to create complete
enclosures. You simply inform AKON about your desired pvc
free standing strip curtain enclosure design and we will
have it fabricated exactly as you need it. For customized layouts,
sketch your design and upload it using our online RFQ form.
See button below.