How far does the SB-9000 retractable welding screen extend?

The SB-9000 extends up to 6 metres from the roller housing. The spring-tension mechanism keeps the screen taut along its full span and retracts it automatically when unhooked.

What mounting options are available for the retractable screen?

Three options are available: wall or beam mount for permanent installation, floor-anchored post for fixed cell layouts, and portable post on castors for flexible repositioning around the workshop.

Can the welding shade be replaced if damaged?

Yes. Replacement shades slide onto the existing roller barrel without specialist tools. Contact AKON to order a replacement shade and receive fitting instructions.

Is the retractable screen compatible with safety interlocks?

Yes. Proximity switches and safety interlocks can be retrofitted on-site by your controls contractor so that equipment will not start until the screen is fully deployed.

Do overhead cranes still have access when the screen is retracted?

Absolutely. Because there is no overhead track or rail, the entire airspace above the work cell remains clear for gantry cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.

Are the retractable welding screens fire retardant?

Yes. The 14 mil PVC shade material has been independently tested and conforms to European fire safety requirements, providing reliable protection against sparks and UV flash.

Roll up retractable welding screen for industrial safety and protection

MODEL SB-9000

The SB-9000 Retractable Welding Screen delivers a space-saving alternative to bulky floor-standing guards. The safety screen is easily retracted by the operator, allowing materials and equipment to move into and out of the work cell without obstruction. This product is ideal where floor space is limited or where moving heavy rigid partitions is impractical. Operating much like a large roller blind mounted horizontally, the industrial welding screen extends up to 6 metres and automatically retracts under spring tension when released. Available in semi-transparent orange or dark green tints, the screen filters harmful UV radiation whilst still permitting a degree of visibility for supervisors and passers-by.

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Collapses To Allow For Full Access

Heavy-duty retractable welding curtain extended across an industrial weld bay, creating a safety-compliant barrier against welding glare and sparks.

Easy Operation

The welding screen uses spring tension from the roller base to keep the guard taut at all times.
The operator simply walks the guard from one side of the work cell to the other and hooks it in place.
When material needs to move into or out of the cell, the operator unlatches the guard and it retracts automatically back to the roller housing.
Minimal pull force is required to extend the retractable welding screen to its full 6 m span.

Semi-transparent weld-screen curtain retracted on its roller base beside a work cell, illustrating space-saving industrial curtain design.

Retractable Welding Screens

Eliminates the effort of manhandling large sections of stationary guarding
Conserves valuable floor space in busy workshops
Protects against welding sparks, radiant heat, ultraviolet light, and flying debris
The retractable welding screen extends up to 6 m
The welding shade can be readily replaced if damaged

Portable foldable retractable welding curtain screen in semi-transparent PVC, ideal for dynamic workshop safety separation.

Innovative Design

The spring-tension roller remains taut and retracts the screen automatically
When not in use, the industrial retractable shade stores compactly on the roller
No overhead suspension is needed, leaving full top access to the work cell
Overhead cranes have a clear path into the bay when the screen is retracted
The industrial welding screen attaches to the opposite post or wall using a simple S-hook

Welding Cell Curtains

Industrial retractable welding curtain rolling up into housing, showing flexible workspace partitioning for welding stations

Heavy Duty Design

Retractable welding curtain screen that rolls up for convenient access

3 Mounting Options

Side view of a retractable welding curtain rolling up mechanism, designed for quick deployment and retraction in fabrication areas.

Standard Mount

Mounts to any vertical surface
Attaches to existing walls, beams, or columns
Bolts on quickly for straightforward installation

Mounting post for retractable welding curtain screens, used to secure and position industrial fabric curtain safety barriers.

Anchored Post

Post anchors securely into the concrete floor
Form permanent welding cells in fixed locations
Four lag points on the base plate for solid fixing

Mobile post-mounted retractable welding curtain screen on casters, providing flexible safety zoning in a workshop environment.

Portable Post

The welding shade mounts on a mobile pedestal post
The post rolls easily on heavy-duty castors
Create welding cells wherever they are needed

Specifications FAQ

Specifications

Shade Attachment

Shades attach using the supplied J-hooks
Can fasten to optional posts or existing walls, beams, and columns
Up to 4 shades connect to a single optional post

Shade Dimensions

Shade: 1.6 m high x 6 m wide
Custom sizes are not available

Shade Colours

Semi-transparent Orange
Semi-transparent Dark Green

Shade Material

Semi-transparent shades: 14 mil PVC welding screen
Passed third-party laboratory testing conforming to European market requirements
Fire retardant

FAQ

Are the welding shades replaceable?

Yes. If a shade becomes worn or damaged, contact AKON and we will supply a replacement along with fitting instructions. The shade slides onto the existing roller barrel.

How do the shades attach to the opposing post or wall?

They use a straightforward J-hook mechanism. Each shade has an aluminium bar held in position by two J-hooks, with the spring tension of the shade keeping it securely in place. You can hook onto an adjacent post, a structural column, or any suitable vertical surface.

Can we form any layout shape?

Yes. The SB-9000 system can be arranged in virtually any configuration—straight-line welding walls, L-shapes, U-shapes, or fully enclosed cells. This gives maximum flexibility for both manual and robotic welding operations.

Can these be electrically interlocked so equipment does not start until the screen is deployed?

Safety interlocks and proximity switches can be fitted on-site by your controls contractor or maintenance team. We do not supply the electronic components, but interlock retrofitting is a common customer modification used to ensure the screen is fully deployed before equipment begins operating.