Plastic strip doors have a wide variety of uses, including:

• Warehousing/Distribution
• Refrigeration
• Supermarket/Retail
• Manufacturing plants
• Industrial warehousing
• Commercial warehousing
• Slaughterhouses
• Cold storage
• Data centres
• Any food service environment
• Hospitals
• Welding environments
• Prevent noise
• Insect/pest prevention
•  Restaurants
• Clean room
• Laboratories
• Schools

Plastic strip doors help maintain temperature, whilst keeping out unwanted noise, insects, dust and contaminants. They can also be used to improve energy efficiency and visibility; with transparent plastic strip doors, you can easily identify potential hazards.

Some benefits include:

• Energy savings – up to 30%
• Temperature control
• Employee comfort and protection
• Separation of work areas
• Safety and visibility
• Noise, dust and pollution control
• Prevention of birds, insects, and rodents
• Economical and practical
• Toughness, durability and resilience
• Easy traffic flow
• Easy installation and maintenance

Measuring for PVC strip curtains or plastic strip doors is a relatively simple process, here’s what we recommend:

1. Measure the width and height of the doorway.
2. Don’t forget to measure from the top of where the hanging rails will be.
3. Think of it as football goal posts, measure from the crossbar to the floor to determine the size of the PVC strips you need.

1. Mount the stainless-steel hanging rail/rails to your structure that the strips will hang from (you may need to cut the rails to your exact length) . Use your desired fixing to fix the rails securely.
2. Use a spirit level to ensure the rail is fitted correctly and is therefore level before hanging any PVC strips.
3. Your strips will already have the stainless-steel plates attached, so all you need to do is hang your PVC strip directly onto the rail.

You must hang your strips with the overlap you require. DO NOT place one strip on top of the other.

1. First PVC strip: Firstly, hang the initial PVC strip onto the end of the hook-on-track.
2. Second PVC strip: Then, depending on what percentage of overlap you require, skip several hooks, before hanging on the second PVC strip.
3. Third PVC strip: Hang the third PVC strip in the centre of the two strips you have already attached.
4. Repeat: Repeat the process until the hook-on-rail is fully covered with your desired overlap. Read our blog post for more in-depth information on this process

Let the PVC hang for 24 to 48 hrs and then trim (optional) a small amount from the bottom to ensure the PVC strips aren’t dragging on the floor.

Please note: the specific installation process may vary depending on the type of PVC strip door you are installing. Always refer to the instructions provided with your PVC strips and follow all appropriate safety precautions when installing PVC strip curtains.

Cleaning PVC strip curtains is an easy, straightforward process, here’s how to do it:

1. Remove loose debris: Before cleaning, use a soft-bristle brush or a clean, dry cloth to remove any loose debris or dust from the PVC strips.
2. Mix cleaning solution: Mix a solution of washing up liquid and a bowl of warm water.. Avoid using harsh or abrasive cleaners, any chemical solutions or detergent as these can damage the PVC and make it go cloudy.
3. Apply the solution: Dip a soft sponge or cloth into the warm water and washing up liquid and wipe it over the PVC strips. Lightly scrub the strips, paying particular attention to any areas that are especially stained.
4. Rinse with clean water: Once you’ve cleaned the PVC strips, rinse them thoroughly with clean water to remove any soap residue.
5. Dry the strips: Use a clean, dry cloth or allow the PVC strips to air dry. Avoid using heat or direct sunlight to dry the strips, as this can cause them to warp or become discoloured.

The simple answer is YES!

PVC is one of the most widely used plastics in the world. It is very versatile and can be recycled in many applications. If you have Clearwayonline scrap PVC strips, we can take them back. Help us recycle – your support in this process is vital.

This way, your scrap PVC strips will be recycled into more strips and sheets or depending on the quality, will be sent to the appropriate recycling centres who manufacture products like cables, and shoe soles. Your returns won’t end up in landfills as we’re committed to recycling.

We can only take back and recycle our own PVC. This is due to the raw, organic material that makes up all of our PVC, which are all 100% phthalate free and recyclable. This is part of our ongoing commitment to help keep our environment GREEN.

The plastic strips in doorways are commonly called PVC strips, PVC strip curtains, plastic strip doors, vinyl strip doors, or simply strip curtains.