Which PVC type is right for me?
What are PVC Strip Curtains?
PVC strip curtains are flexible, transparent or coloured plastic strips that hang vertically to create a barrier while allowing easy passage. They are commonly used in industrial and commercial settings to separate different areas, control temperature, reduce noise, and prevent the ingress of dust and pests. These curtains provide an efficient and cost-effective solution for managing environments, improving workflow, and ensuring safety without compromising visibility or accessibility. Available in a variety of different PVC ranges to suit specific needs, PVC strip curtains are versatile tools for maintaining optimal conditions in diverse workspaces.
Which PVC Strip Curtains is best for me?
When it comes to choosing PVC strip curtains for your workspace, the options can seem overwhelming. Each type of PVC strip curtain serves a specific purpose and selecting the right one can make a significant difference in efficiency, safety, and comfort. In this guide, we will break down the most common types of PVC strip curtains to help you determine which is the best fit for your needs.
Standard PVC Strip Curtains
Standard PVC strip curtains are the most versatile and commonly used PVC strip curtain type. They are made from clear PVC material, allowing visibility while providing an effective barrier against noise, dust, and pests. They are also great thermal insulators, keeping doorways insulated yet still allowing traffic to easily pass through. This makes them great for saving energy and money.
Benefits
- Visibility: The clear material ensures that you can see through the curtains, reducing the risk of accidents and allowing light through the doorway.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of environments including warehouses, factories, laboratories, grocery stores, etc. They are also extremely easy to install, especially when using our simple to install hanging systems.
- Cost-Effective: Typically, the most affordable option, providing excellent value for money. They also insulate doorways, allowing you to save money on energy while also keeping your workforce warm in winter and cool in summer.
Ideal for:
- General industrial doorways
- Warehouse doorways
- Retail environments
Low Temperature / Polar PVC Strip Curtains
Low temperature PVC strip curtains are specifically designed to withstand extremely low temperatures, making them perfect for freezer rooms and cold storage areas. They are slightly softer than the standard range, allowing them to stay flexible and preventing them from becoming brittle in cold temperatures.
Benefits
- Temperature Resistance: These strip curtains remain flexible even at temperatures as low as -40°C. This makes them perfect for use in refrigerators and cold rooms.
- Energy Efficiency: These strip curtains create an insulating barrier in doorways, helping maintain the cold temperature and reducing energy costs.
- Durability: These PVC strip curtains resist cracking and brittleness in freezing conditions, meaning they will last longer than standard PVC strip curtains in these cold temperatures.
Ideal for:
- Freezer rooms
- Cold storage facilities
- Food processing plants
Ribbed/Buffered Strip Curtains
Ribbed PVC strip curtains (or buffered strip curtains as they are sometimes called) feature raised ribs on the surface of the PVC strips. This improves the durability of the strips, helping to minimize scratches and damage, extending the life of the curtains.
Benefits
- Durability: The ribbed design reduces wear and tear from heavy traffic and adds extra durability to the strips, making them perfect for busy doorways.
- Visibility: The clear PVC material still ensures that the PVC is transparent, allowing vehicles to see what is on the other side of the doorway. This prevents accidents from occurring, making doorways safer.
- Heavy Duty: Ideal for areas with frequent movement of machinery or equipment that would usually cause damage to the PVC. Ribbed PVC strip curtains are able to withstand even the busiest doorways.
Ideal for:
- Loading docks
- High-traffic areas
- Warehouses with forklifts
Screenflex Welding Strip Curtains
Screenflex welding PVC strip curtains are designed to protect against the hazards associated with welding, such as UV light, hot metal, and sparks. Welding PVC strip curtains are great for protecting those in the vicinity of welding activity and allows onlookers to peer through the PVC while being protected.
Benefits
- Safety: Welding PVC provides protection against UV radiation, hot metal and flying sparks. It also provides a barrier for onlookers to peer through while being protected from the dangers of welding.
- Compliance: Welding PVC strip curtains ensure that you meet the health and safety regulations in welding environments.
- Flexibility: PVC strip curtains can be installed on a stand to be easily moved around to create safe welding zones.
Ideal for:
- Welding stations
- Fabrication shops
- Any area where welding occurs
Solid Colour/Marker PVC Strip Curtains
Solid colour PVC strip curtains are made from opaque solid coloured PVC and come in a variety of assorted colours. They have a variety of different uses but are most often used for marking specific areas or creating privacy. They also have all the flexibility and durability of the standard range of PVC, meaning they will last ages.
Benefits
- Privacy: Opaque solid colour PVC strip curtains block visibility, preventing onlookers from peering through doorways.
- Organization: Solid colour PVC can also be used to designate specific areas or workflows, using different colours to differentiate these areas from one another.
- Aesthetics: Solid colour PVC comes in a variety of different colours and can improve the visual appeal of your workspace.
Ideal for:
- Dividing workspaces
- Creating designated areas
- Enhancing visual appeal
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