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Stand Off Strip Curtain

Industrial PVC stand-off strip curtains mounted around a roll-up door, clear flexible strips sealing the opening for weather and dust control.
Stand-off mount PVC strip curtains installed on an overhead industrial door, providing easy access while reducing drafts and temperature loss.

When a roller shutter drum blocks a standard strip mount, the stand-off strip curtain creates a three-sided enclosure that sits forward of the drum to seal the opening — no major structural work required. Side uprights are field-adjustable in and out for a precise fit, and a cross-member spans the full width of the opening. Add an optional 0.5 mm top curtain to form a complete enclosure.

  • Mounts in front of roller shutter drums to seal dock or workshop openings.
  • Adjustable stand-off brackets for an exact fit; cross-member completes the frame.
  • Optional top curtain (0.5 mm) closes the header gap for full containment.
  • Available in standard clear, low-temperature / food-safe, welding-grade, opaque, or ESD strip materials.
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Strips Available in Several Material Options

Close-up view of clear industrial PVC strip curtains showing flexible, overlapping strips designed for high-traffic doorways and openings.
Clear PVC strip curtain covering a door opening past the roll-up drum, creating a protective barrier while allowing smooth passage.

Outward Projection Hardware

The heavy-duty brackets project outward from the wall to clear roller shutter drums and other door hardware. Each bracket extends up to 600 mm from the wall face, accommodating virtually any industrial application.

All fixings are supplied in galvanised steel for long-lasting corrosion resistance in demanding UK warehouse and cold-store environments.

PVC Strip Widths

Strips are available in several widths and thicknesses, selected according to the height of your opening and the type of traffic passing through. Choosing the correct strip thickness is essential so that pedestrians, pallet trucks, and forklift traffic can enter and exit quickly and safely.

For openings up to around 3 m high, standard 200 mm or 300 mm wide strips are typically recommended. Wider 400 mm strips suit taller openings where additional rigidity is needed.

Concertina Fold-Up Strip Curtains

Accordion-style retractable strip curtains stand off mounted on industrial hardware, enabling sections of clear PVC curtains to fold up neatly.
Retractable PVC strip curtain system in industrial setting, mounted away from the wall to allow clearance for industrial rolling door with accordion folding to one side to clear space when full access is required.

Strips That Fold Up

Accordion Strip Doors are clear, transparent PVC strips widely used at loading dock doors and other openings to reduce heat loss, conserve cooled air, safeguard personnel, and limit noise. They are the ideal solution for doorways where the curtain needs to be periodically moved completely out of the way.

During the coldest winter months or the height of summer, simply close the concertina strip doors to conserve energy and maintain a comfortable working environment inside your premises.

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What is a stand-off strip curtain?

A PVC strip curtain mounted on a forward-projecting frame that clears the roller shutter drum. Two galvanised side uprights and a cross-member form a three-sided structure so the strips can seal the opening without interfering with door operation.

When should I choose stand-off hardware instead of a standard header mount?

Use stand-off brackets whenever a roller shutter drum, lintel obstruction, or overhead door track prevents a flush header mount. The frame positions the strip curtain in front of the obstacle to reduce draughts while keeping the primary door fully operational.

Can I close the gap above the roller shutter drum?

Yes. Add an optional 0.5 mm clear top curtain to close the header space and create a more complete thermal and dust enclosure.

Is the stand-off frame adjustable?

Yes. The side uprights are field-adjustable in and out, allowing you to set the precise stand-off depth required for your specific door assembly.

Which strip materials can I use?

Standard clear, ribbed clear, low-temperature / food-safe for cold stores, welding-grade tints for hot-work areas, opaque for privacy, and ESD for static-sensitive environments.

Can the entire strip wall slide open?

Yes. Pair the stand-off frame with sliding strip hardware (track and rollers) to move the full strip wall aside for complete, unobstructed access.

How do I measure for a quotation?

Provide the opening width and height, drum size and location, and the required stand-off depth. Photographs or a quick sketch help us ensure an accurate fit first time.

Do you supply fitting instructions?

Yes. Step-by-step fitting guides are included for mounting the uprights, cross-member, and hanging the strips and top curtain.

Material Measuring Strip Widths Strip Overlap
Material

Standard

  • Standard Smooth
  • Standard Ribbed - Anti-Scratch

Low Temp | Food Safe

  • Low Temp Smooth
  • Low Temp Ribbed
  • Low Temp Reinforced

Welding

  • Tinted Bronze Weld
  • Tinted Aztec Red Weld
  • Tinted Blue Weld
  • Tinted Orange Weld
  • Tinted Bronze

Special

  • Tinted Orange Safety
  • Anti Static Coated
  • Anti Static ESD
  • Anti Insect Yellow
  • Frosted / Glazed

Ratings and Certifcations

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

Low Temperature Ranges

  • Low-Temp strips at or above -28°C
  • Extra Low-Temp strips at or above -40°C
  • All other strips on this site at or above -17°C

High Temperature Ranges

  • All strips have a temperature max of 70° C
  • If higher temperatures are needed then use our line of Heat Rated Strip Curtains
Measuring

Step 1 – Track to Track Distance (W)

  • Measure the distance from outside to outside of roller track that the door rolls in on the vertical wall.

Step 2 – Projection Distance (P)

  • Measure the distance from the wall to that the strip curtain brackets wont get in the way of the overhead door tracks.

Step 3 – The Height of the Opening (H)

  • Measure the distance of the actual opening from the floor to the bottom of the drum.

 

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Strip Widths

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 30mm wide strip.

How We Choose Strip Thickness

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

  • 1.5mm- Ideal for people only traffic such as walk-in coolers - Indoors
  • 2mm- Ideal for heavy foot traffic and light industrial traffic - Indoors
  • 3mm - Ideal for moderate industrial traffic - Indoors and Outdoors
  • 4mm - Ideal for heavy industrial traffic for strong winds - Indoors and Outdoors

Things to Consider

  • Not all strip widths have all thicknesses available
  • For heavier traffic doors it is best to choose a Ribbed material over a Smooth material.
  • 30mm and 40mm strips with 100% overlap are not ideal for foot traffic due to the force required to walk through them
Strip Overlap

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 15cm or 20cm material with 33% to 67% overlap. Use
    10cm material only on very small openings because smaller strips have less wind
    resistance and aren’t ideal for heavy forklift traffic.
  • Pallet Trucks – This indicates the door will get heavier traffic including
    material pallets, typically accompanied by a person. In this scenario, 15cm
    material with 67% overlap, or 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 or 40cm material if used windy areas outside.

Chart Of Overlaps

Things to Consider

  • User 67% or higher overlap for outdoor strips along with 30cm to 40cm wide strips

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People all over the world trust AKON Curtains to provide industrial curtain solutions. Our custom-made barriers improve safety, productivity, and cleanliness in places like factories and warehouses. With experienced help and quick turnaround times, AKON is the best company to work with for long-lasting, affordable solutions that will work in the UK and beyond.

When you see the name AKON Curtains, you know they are high quality. Our industrial curtains are made with high-quality materials and excellent craftsmanship so they can handle the roughest conditions. AKON gives you long-lasting performance you can rely, whether you need to enclose, separate, or protect something. We make sure your workspace stays efficient, safe, and professional by making things to exact specifications for UK industries.

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