Description
Possible Layouts

Overview
The SB-9000 Retractable Laser Screen is designed with a retractable system that extends up to 20 feet in length and automatically retracts with a spring tension roller. Additionally, the screens can be mounted in multiple locations, allowing for top access and providing a clear path for overhead cranes when rolled up. The Retractable Weld Screens use a simple J-hook attachment opposite the roller, making it easy to replace the welding shade if it becomes damaged. With their durable construction and versatile design, the Retractable Weld Screens offer a reliable solution for welding protection in any industrial setting.
Retractable Laser Screens
- Eliminates the effort of man-handling large sections of stationary guards
- Conserves floor space
- Protects against welding sparks, heat, ultraviolet light and flying debris
- The retractable welding screen will extend up to 25 feet in length
- The welding shade can be easily replaced if damaged
Easy Operation
- The welding screen uses tension from the roller base to keep the guard tight.
- The operator simply walks the guard from side-to-side of the work cell.
- When it is time to move material into or out of the work cell, the operator unlatches the guard, and walks it back to the roller base.
- Minimal pull force is required to extend the retractable welding scree
Innovative Design
- The spring tension roller is always taunt and automatically retracts
- When not in use the industrial retractable shade stores rolled up
- The welding screen requires no overhead suspension which allows top access
- Overhead cranes have a clear path into the work cell when rolled up
- The industrial welding screen attaches with a simple S-hook opposite the roller
Shade Attachment
- Shades attach with supplied J-Hooks
- Can attach to optional post or existing walls, beams..ec
- 4 shades can connect to optional single post
Mobile Base
Includes mobile base with 2.5” casters allowing for base to be portable and to fit with your desired facility configuration.
J-Hooks
J-Hooks allow the shade to latch onto the post. Post should be configured into the base unit. 2 J-Hooks are included with unit.
Shade Size
- Shade - 5' 6" high x 20' wide
- Custom shade sizes available (No taller than 6' or wider than 25') +$280
Shade Colors
- Semi Transparent Orange
- Semi Transparent Blue
- Semi Transparent Dark Green +$120
- Semi Transparent Yellow +$120
- Semi Transparent Gray +$120
- Clear - +$120(Will No Block UV Light)
- Opaque Yellow +$120
- Opaque Blue +$120
- Opaque Green +$120
Shade Material
- Semi Transparent Shades: 14mil PVC Welding Screen
- Opaque Shades: 18oz PVC Welding Screen
- Fire retardant | CFM Rated
EASE-OF-USE
The screens can be easily pulled or retracted when needed, ensuring steady protection during welding. The operator simply walks the guard from the roller tube to the J-hooks located on the opposite side of the work cell.
Flexibility
The flexible design allows the weld screen to be adapted to different environments and working conditions. The shield can be positioned at various angles, and its width can be easily adjusted to ensure optimal welding protection, making it an ideal solution for any environment with diverse welding needs.
Optimal Protection
The curtain screens provide optimal protection with a max irradiance of 250W/cm2 and protection against diffusion beams, ensuring the safety of the operator and the work environment.
Mounting Options
The curtains has various mounting options such as wall mounts and mobile bases that allow for easy mobility and various welding setups, providing versatility and adaptability in any workspace.
IPG Lightweld
They are designed specifically for the IPG LightWeld product, ensuring maximum compatibility and effectiveness.
Are the welding shades replaceable?
Yes the welding shades are replaceable should they become damaged. You would simply contact AKON and we would provide you with directions and the replacement shade.
How do the shades attach to the opposing posts / wall?
They utilize a simple J-hook design. Each shade has an aluminum bar that is held in place by two J-Hooks using the tension force of the shade. These are attached to an adjacent post or you can attach them to any existing structure you currently have such as a vertical wall or steel columns.
Can we make any shape?
The unique benefit of this type of portable welding screen system is that almost any shape can be designed. You can form long straight welding walls or you can form multiple welding cells. It allows for flexibility in manufacturing for both personnel and robotic welding operations.
What if I want the posts to be portable?
If you want the ability to move the posts around then the shade can be mounted to a portable post that tips backwards to be rolled out of the way. View our SB-5000 Portable Welding Screens which uses the same shade on a wheeled post.
Can these be electrically interlocked so the machine they are guarding does not start until the shade is pulled shut?
As far as using safety interlocks and proximity switches that is something that you can do on site if you have a controls company or if you have a capable maintenance person working at your facility. We don't provide any of the electronic devices required to make that set up but it actually is fairly common with customers as a retrofit that they install. Customers typically do this so that they can make sure the curtain is pulled shut before the equipment starts working.
Lead Time
- Ships in 7-10 work days
- Ships UPS or FedEx. You can also specify your shipping account
Warranty
- 5 year warranty on manufacturing defects