AKON’s industrial welding curtains protect your workforce from the hazards of welding and grinding across both large and small spaces where portable welding shades fall short. Manufactured from heavy 14 mil or 18 oz vinyl, these welding curtain panels block the harmful UV rays that can damage eyesight and are fire retardant to help hold back sparks and flash. They let you set up a defined welding area and can be arranged in the shapes and sizes your shop needs. Because each curtain is custom made, you choose the dimensions, shade, and mounting that fit the work.
Key Benefits
Quick Ship – Ships in 10-12 work days!
Lifetime Warranty: Hardware
10 Year Warranty: Curtains
14 mil / 18 oz Vinyl: Heavy welding-grade material
Blocks Weld UV: Helps guard eyesight from arc flash
Covers Any Span: Works where portable shades fall short
How fullness works: Fullness helps the curtain properly cover the full width of your opening. At 0% the curtain is exactly the width you entered; at 50% we make it 50% wider than the width you entered, and at 100% we make it twice as wide.
Choose Your Curtain Material
40mil Super Duty is only available in Tinted Orange, and adds a shipping surcharge (already included in your price).
Choose Your Hardware
12 ft is the maximum height for Free-Standing hardware. Please reduce your Height measurement(s) or choose a different mount.
Your Price
Complete your measurements and options above to see your price.
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Grommets every 12" located at the top of the curtain
Shade Styles
For Canvas - Please Use Custom Quote Form Clear Vinyl - Will not block UV harmful welding rays
Tinted Vinyl Colors
WARNING: Tinted transparent vinyl screens provide protection for casual passerby only and are not intended as a substitute for normal eye protection for close or long-term viewing. The user must wear protective eye-wear suitable for the application. Clear transparent vinyl does not reduce harmful UV light from welding operations.
Opaque Colors
WARNING: Please note that colors in video are a representation only.
On site colors will differ slightly due to lighting and your digital
device image settings. For exact color needs please ask for a sample.
Features
Curtain Features
Tinted Vision Panels
Vision panels can be added to allow for a line of site through the curtain. Standard vision panels are 54" in height but can be made to any size.
Curtain Valances
A valance is made from the same material as the lower curtain. They are used to seal the opening above the curtain. This is generally the space from the roof deck to the bottom of the joist or purlin. They can be rectangular or follow the slope of the roof. (Get a custom quote for this feature)
Floor Sweeps
A floor sweep seals the open area between the curtain and the floor. It attaches to the main curtain by Velcro. They are 6″ tall and as wide as the curtain's length. These are ideal for controlling dust, fumes, odors, and other undesirable elements. They can also be replaced in the future if friction from the floor wears them out.
Anchor Straps
Anchor straps hold your curtain in place if a breeze is present or a more secure curtain is required. These anchors feature a webbing strap that loops through a D-ring, which is anchored into the cement floor. Typically spaced every 4'.
Seal Velcro
Seal Velcro also known as adhesive Velcro sticks onto your curtain and can be installed in the field. Please note that this is not ideal for cold
temperature applications or high-frequency use. (Get a custom quote for this feature)
Chain Weights
If you have a slight breeze or are power washing near the curtain then we can add a galvanized 3/16" chain weight to the bottom of the curtain.
Connecting Curtains
Velcro
Velco is used to connect curtain sections together to form larger curtain walls. The velcro also serves as an access points for larger curtains and makes them easier to install.
Magnets
Seal magnets are an idea way to attach curtains to each other or adjacent steel walls and beams. Best utilized in dusty areas that would clog up
Velcro. (Get a custom quote for this feature)
Entry Options
Sewn In Strip Doors
Strip doors that are sewn into the curtain are ideal for light foot traffic. This allows for quick movement of people into and out of the industrial curtains. (Get a custom quote for this feature)
Free Standing Strip Doors
For motorized traffic a free-standing steel frame strip door is ideal. The steel frame takes the stress off of the curtain wall ensuring longevity and performance for motor traffic and high use. (Get a custom quote for this feature)
Swinging Impact Doors
A free-standing industrial swinging door can also be provided for access. Also known as impact doors, these heavy duty doors can take a lot of abuse from carts, fork lifts or heavy foot traffic. (Get a custom quote for this feature)
Roll Up Doors
Supported with a free-standing steel frame the power roll up doors can be opened and closed via remote from a fork lift. Door styles and prices vary based on frequency of opening and closing, speed requirements and size. (Get a custom quote for this feature)
How to Measure
Width
Measure the distance that you are trying to cover and then add 5% to that dimension and enter it into the width box.
TIP - You want to add that 5% for the proper drape of the curtain to properly cover the span.
Height
Measure the distance from the floor to the above mounting point (from where you would attach the curtain track) and subtract 3 inches, and then input it into the height box.
TIP - If you are not using any hardware, then you don't need to subtract the 3"
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Common Questions
What is the spacing from the bottom of the track to the top of the curtain? Standard curtains have approximately 3.75 to 1″ of a gap from the bottom of the track to the top of the curtain.
What are the dimensions of the track?
Can the track be cut to size on site? Yes, the track is made to be field cut on site using a hack saw or Sawzall.
How much width does the radius corner add to the length?
The radius corner is 24” diameter. The radius corner will add 2 feet to each dimension. For example, if you have 120” of curtain track then a radius corner will be make the overall length of side “A” 120”+24”=144”
How does the track go together? The track is modular in design and will arrive in pieces that have a simple bolt together design.
How close together do I need the track supports? The track should be supported approximately every 5' with a track support. The farther apart the track supports, the greater the deflection. If you have a relatively short in height curtain then you could space the supports out a little farther. You will receive enough track supports with your order to achieve this 5' spacing.
Can I simply drill straight through the track and into the ceiling / structure? Yes. This is called a flush mount install and is very common. Simply drill through the middle of the track and use a small wood screw, bolt, Tek screw...ect into your structure. Space the holes about every 3-5'. Choose the ceiling mount style on this form and in the notes ask for straight splices instead of the ceiling mounts.
How hard is it to install the industrial curtain track? It is very easy. All of the components simply fit into each other and connect with set screws. The installation is very intuitive. If you have any difficulty simply call or email us and we will walk you through the process.
Will the track rust? Can it be used in wet environments? The track is Hot-dip galvanizing (HDG) which is often used to protect steel from corrosion in some of the harshest environments imaginable, yet it provides maintenance-free longevity for decades. The corrosion resistance of hot-dip galvanizing varies according to its surroundings but generally corrodes at a rate of 1/30 of bare steel in the same environment.
Benefits
Key Benefits
Less expensive than rigid walls
Can be taken down quickly when not needed
Can be re-purposed in other areas
Ability to purchase more curtains and attach to existing curtains
Divide welding work areas quickly
Welding curtains improve worker safety
Quick to roll out of way when not in use
Easy to clean with slick surface of Vinyl
Contain air migration, odors, dust, over-spray
Lifetime warranty on all hardware and 5 year warranty on curtains
Many Layout Options
AKON can supply just about any welding curtain layout you can think of. Below are some common styles. They can be single sided, double-sided, triple sided, four-sided or multiple straights to create complete enclosures. You simply inform AKON about your desired design and we will have it fabricated exactly as you need it. For customized layouts, sketch your design and upload it using our online RFQ form. See button below.
FAQ
Will the Vinyl hold up to flying sparks?
The welding vinyl material will hold up to hot flying sparks from a distance as shown in the picture below. Keep in mind there are different kinds of sparks. There are sparks from grinding the metal which these welding curtains work great for and then there are sparks which come from other work processes which are very large and sometimes molten. For that type of an application you would need to use the canvas welding curtains which are made for heavy close range heavy welding.
What's the difference between clear Vinyl and tinted Vinyl?
The vinyl that we use for clear curtains is the same vinyl use for the tinted welding curtains. Both versions can be used for welding applications except the clear material will not block any harmful UV light. If that is not a concern then both materials should work fine.
Are they Approved Hot Work Welding Curtains?
Hot works welding curtains are a type of material that is used for heavy welding operations. These are applications where there will be high temperatures, sparks, molten splashing, and heavy slag present. To meet this specification you would need to choose the canvas shade material.
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