Strip Colours

• 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 70° C
• Canvas has a temperature max of 540° C
• If higher temperatures are needed then use our line of Heat Rated Strip Curtains

Strip Styles

• Available in two widths/thicknesses
  • 200mm wide × 2 mm thick
    304mm wide × 3mm 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 4.2m high opening and it will be located indoors
then ideal strip as shown in the chart below would be a 30cm wide strip.

How We Choose Strip Thickness

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

• 2.032 mm – Ideal for heavy foot traffic and light industrial traffic
• 3.048 mm – Ideal for moderate to heavy industrial traffic

Things to Consider

• Not all strip widths have all thicknesses available.
• 30cm 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 20cm 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 20cm 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 30cm material with 50% to 100%
  overlap.

Chart Of Overlaps

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.

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.

Key Benefits

• No welding required, quick and easy bolt together design
• Modular design allows for future redesign
• Curtains can quickly be replaced if the need arises
• Anchoring to the floor is optional for 4 sided enclosures
• No special installation crews needed
• Complete access overhead for gantry cranes
• Custom made per application

Safety Benefits

• Contain welding splatter, sparks from grinding, and dust
• Curtains are fire retardant ranging from (CFM, NFPA-701, ATSM E-84 class I)
• Help divert and contain harmful fumes and chemicals
• Meets OSHA requirements for welding use
• Provide a safe walking environment for visitors and non-working associates