Custom-made welding hood curtains built especially for your welding setup will help you to get the ideal fit and protection. These drapes are customized down to the exact inch and color range depending on your requirements, unlike conventional alternatives. Made from premium welding vinyl, they are totally fire retardant and efficiently block damaging UV radiation. These curtains provide versatility and convenience and are available as either fixed or retractable solutions. They help to confine welding smoke, so guaranteeing a cleaner and safer workplace. Whether your welding operations need a small hood solution or a large hood solution, our made-to- order welding hood curtains offer the perfect protection and containment.
5 mounting styles to connect to various structures
Curtains
Curtain Features
Blocks most UV radiation for welding
Ideal for welding applications
NFPA fire retardant, CFM fire retardant
Finished edges for clean crisp appearance
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 passersby only and are not intended as a substitute for normal eye protection for close or long-term viewing. The user must wear protective eyewear 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.
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 bottom of the hood to the spot that you want the curtain to end. Take that dimension and then subtract 3 inches. Put that dimension 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.
Benefits
The Advantages of Using Retractable Welding Hood Curtains
Retraction on industrial curtain tracks allows robust 14mil vinyl welding curtains to be retracted, therefore providing several important advantages.
These solid vinyl curtains offer a strong barrier that efficiently traps welding fumes inside the designated area, therefore preventing their escape into the remainder of the workspace. This improves the running of current ventilation systems.
Keeping dangerous smells contained helps these curtains contribute to a cleaner, healthier workplace, therefore lowering the risk of respiratory problems for employees.
Having dangerous vapors and particles inside a designated area reduces worker exposure, so helping to meet safety criteria and safeguard health.
Retraction of the curtains while not in use lets one easily reach the welding area, therefore maximizing space and flow. The drapes can be fast pulled to guarantee complete enclosure as needed.
Retractable vinyl curtains provide a more reasonably priced and flexible means of improving fume control than permanent walls or additional ventilation systems.
Prevention of Cross-Contamination is achieved quickly. These curtains help limit the spread of welding fumes and particles to surrounding work areas, keeping a cleaner overall facility.
Apart from fume control, strong vinyl curtains help to reduce noise from welding activities, therefore improving the quieter, more comfortable working conditions.
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.
