How Food Grade Industrial Curtain Walls Improve Efficiency

Most work places have a variety of different activities and functions going on within them. Some of these functions may work well together, while others are disruptive to the processes around them. Almost every work place has the need for space division; whether it is to separate an office area from a warehouse area, to divide different manufacturing processes, or a more custom need. Food manufacturing plants are no exception to this rule- they have just as much, if not more, of a necessity to divide their facilities. In addition to spatial needs, food manufacturing plants must also divide their facilities for food safety and compliance reasons.

Keep it Safe: Make Sure Your Conveyor Lines Aren’t Touching

Often times, food manufacturing plants will have multiple conveyor lines running next to or near each other. Each conveyor line may be handling different products, and in many cases, it is imperative that the two substances do not mix. For example, one line may be assisting with processing and packing pretzels, while the line next to it is processing a peanut brittle product. In today’s society, food allergies abound, which makes it very important for the food manufacturing facility to eliminate food contamination between these two lines.

In an additional effort to eliminate food contamination, food manufacturing plants are also required to wash down their equipment and manufacturing space on a consistent basis. If wash down is in progress, it has the potential to shut down an entire area of manufacturing space due to issues such as overspray that may come into contact with lines that are not the focus of the current wash down process. Running a food manufacturing process right next to, and unguarded from, a wash down can put the product at a huge risk for food contamination.

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Cost Effective & Flexible

One way to handle these issues is to build a wall or other permanent partition between the two lines. However this can be costly, and does not allow for any space flexibility. Once this wall is built, it will always be there. Another option for space division is a food grade industrial curtain wall. Food grade industrial curtain walls can form a solid barrier between the two lines, but allow flexibility by running on a track. When the lines need to be separated, the food grade industrial curtain walls can be drawn out. However, when there is no need for separation, they can be stored at the end of the track system. This allows for ultimate flexibility in space division, which is a great asset to most manufacturing facilities.

Safe for Food Manufacturing Plants

Additionally, food grade industrial curtain walls utilize a variety of custom features, in an effort to comply with food safety and compliance guidelines. All hardware (track, mounting hardware, and grommets) is stainless steel. This assists with eliminating the threat of rust during wash down cycles. The PVC vinyl used to make the curtains is non-porous, and there are no sewn edges or hems. These precautionary measures take away porous materials that could foster bacteria growth. Food grade industrial curtain walls can easily be constructed in a way that makes them safe for use within food manufacturing plants.

Food contamination and foodborne illness prevention are essential to the success of food manufacturers and the safety of its consumers. Therefore, mitigating risks on the manufacturing level is critical. At AmCraft Manufacturing, we understand the importance of food grade industrial curtain walls and the role they play in the food manufacturing industry. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you create an efficient workflow within your food manufacturing plant.

Acoustic Wall Panels / Curtains Reduce Machine Noise in the Workplace

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Acoustic Wall Panels / Curtains Reduce Machine Noise in the Workplace

Acoustic walls, panels, or acoustic curtains reduce machine noise in the workplace to meet OSHA requirements for noise levels and employee safety. Industrial and manufacturing facilities that operate loud equipment can generate noise levels at dangerous levels that can affect employee safety. Production lines are typically run on hard and reflective surfaces, causing sound reverberations that can compound the problem. Along with this, the machinery itself produces a high level of noise and echo from motors, and the impact of grinding, pounding, sanding, cutting and other workplace activities. These extreme noise levels can damage the hearing of workers and often affect communication between personnel which can cause additional safety hazards.

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OSHA regulates noise levels in order to protect workers from hearing loss and workplace accidents. An industrial acoustical curtain is a cost effective and easy way to control many types of noisy environments. The National Institute of Health describes noise-inducing hearing loss as a one-time exposure to loud noise, or as the result of ongoing exposure to a loud environment. Machine shops are an example of workplaces that are filled with tools and machinery that can produce high sound pressure levels ranging from 80 to 110 decibels. OSHA mandates that a safe level for noise should not exceed 85dbs.

Acoustic curtain walls are used in industrial, manufacturing, welding, assembly, automotive, woodworking and other businesses that are prone to high levels of noise emissions. Whether it comes from internal or external forces, excessive noise becomes a problem for everyone when it comes to effectively managing safety issues in the workplace.

Controlling Noise at the Source limits Reverberation & Echo

A good way to reduce noise, reverberation and echo are to separate large areas into smaller areas and contain the noise at the source. A permanent or modular enclosure can be used to control noise levels to the inside of the enclosure or to the outside of the noise source. Because sound barrier curtains rely on re-direction and absorption, it is important to use these sound barriers in a location that can provide the most relief. OSHA mandates that a safe level for noise should not exceed 85dbs.

Sources of Excessive Noise in the Workplace:

• Industrial Gas and Plasma Jets
• Ventilator, Furnaces and Exhaust Fans
• Pumps and Compressors
• Electric Motors
• Machine Tools for forming and metal cutting
• Pneumatic Tools
• Punch Presses
• Lathes and Grinders
• Conveying Systems
• Transport Vehicles

Noise levels that are typical for these sources are:

• Grinding on a pedestal grinder 90-95
• Discharging metal objects into metal bins 85-95
• General noise level in fabrication shop 85-95
• Hammering steel 95-100
• Guillotining 95-100
• Multi-spindle automatic turning 95-105
• Circular sawing metal 95-105
• Pressing – blanking 95-110
• Punch pressing 110-120
• Riveting 100-110

Acoustic Curtain Walls create a Sound Barrier Wall, Enclosure or Modular System for Use in the Shop

Acoustic curtains can be used as stationary or retractable walls. Acoustic curtain walls can be permanently mounted to create stationary workstations, or can be modular, making them flexible enough to install and move to another location to accommodate the relocation of machines or other equipment. Acoustic wall panels can be used as a single wall sound barrier, or as an enclosure mounted to sturdy track systems.

Acoustic curtains with mass loaded vinyl control the sound waves and sound pressure levels that reverberate from the floor, the walls, the ceiling, and machinery surfaces. Acoustic sound enclosures are easy to assemble and flexible in how you want to install it. They can be mounted to the floor, the ceiling, walls, or suspended from the deck of a structural roof.

Using Sound Absorbing & Sound Deflecting Material Reduces Overall Noise Levels

An acoustic curtain is constructed using a durable outer shell and mass loaded vinyl that allows noise to be reduced through sound absorption and sound blocking materials. With the appropriate level of sound reducing materials, it is possible to reduce low frequency noise levels by 20db or more. High frequency or high pitch noise levels can be reduced by as much as 45dbs.

For many high level noise situations the most cost efficient and effective solution is to enclose the noise at the source. Creating an enclosure will limit the way noise can travel, including noise that is air-borne, noise that reverberates from structural sources, and noise that is emitted from equipment and machinery. Many times acoustic ceiling baffles are needed to complete an enclosure in order to achieve the full level of noise reduction that is needed.

Acoustic Sound Barrier Products are a great way to Protect Workers from Unsafe Noise Levels

Acoustic covers are another option for containing noise directly at the source. Covers can be custom made to fit specific equipment such as compressors, hydraulic pumps, HVAC equipment, generators, blowers, pile drivers, furnaces and more.

AmCraft custom manufactures Acoustic Wall Curtains that can provide moderate to maximum noise reduction for use in many applications. These sound barrier products can be made to any size and are an effective and economical way to reduce the levels of sound required to meet OSHA noise level guidelines in the workplace. Contact Us Today!

Common Uses and Benefits of PVC Strip Curtains

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Common Uses & Locations for PVC Strip Curtains

If you’ve ever worked in a kitchen, a warehouse, or factory, chances are you’ve seen PVC strip curtains in the wild. If you haven’t worked in these places, you may have come across them in other places, such as walk-in freezers in some grocery stores, some restaurant or bar entrances, or any number of other locations.

PVC strip curtains are used in a variety of different places. They are utilized for a number of reasons and offer many benefits. If you’re not sure if they’d benefit you at your place of business or work, check out this crash course in PVC strip curtains to learn more.

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are typically used to create separation between two areas. Whether those two areas are different departments of a warehouse, a cold area and a room-temperature area (as in a food production facility), or inside/outside, PVC strip curtains offer the benefit of being able to allow the efficiency of a door with the convenience of not having to open or close it.

PVC strip curtains are often used at loading docks to prevent the escape of air conditioned air, which can help manage utility costs and can help keep debris outdoors from getting in. They’re also used in warehouses or factories to separate different work areas, and the convenience of them means that machinery like forklifts or other vehicles don’t have to physically open a garage door or gate to access another area of the workplace. Some regular places you’ll see strip curtains installed may include:

Benefits of PVC Curtains

Food processing plants
Shipping plants
Factories
Restaurants
Grocery storage rooms
Auto body shops

Aside from the tremendous convenience that PVC strip doors offer, they also save energy. Whether you want to keep cool air or warm air inside, the curtains do a great job of stopping the conditioned air from escaping outside. This can save your business a lot of money, since you can lower or raise the temperature of your facility while not losing that air to leakage at doors. The curtains are also ideal for separating work areas that may cause contamination otherwise. For instance, in auto body shops, the curtains can keep out dust, fumes, noise, and other elements, making it a better work environment for each department’s workers, as well as a cleaner workplace overall. They also make the workplace easier to navigate. When forklifts have to stop at doorways to wait for a door to manually open, time is lost, and even though it may only be a few seconds here or there, that time can add up quickly.

Learn more about PVC strip curtains today by contacting AmCraft Manufacturing for more information.

The Benefits of Industrial Curtain Enclosures

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The Benefits of Industrial Curtain Enclosures

When you’re managing a large facility or warehouse, different projects can often benefit from being separated into their own designated work areas. One convenient way to accomplish this is by implementing curtain wall enclosures. There are a few common configurations for curtain wall enclosures, and if you are interested in implementing these in your workplace, it can be helpful to learn the differences and benefits that each one offers.

1. Floor-to-Ceiling Enclosures

Floor-to-ceiling enclosures create what is essentially a closed-off room or work area, and are the most economical curtain enclosure option. They can be configured to work around existing lighting or fire detection fixtures. Therefore, they are safe to use as complete enclosures.

Additionally, floor-to-ceiling enclosures utilizes your existing ceiling and can accommodate most obstructions. These enclosures can be constructed to meet your size requirements, can include as many entry/exit points as you need and the sides of the enclosure can be made to retract or remain stationary.

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2. Suspended Soft Wall Enclosures

The next option is a suspended soft wall enclosure. These enclosures have a suspended metal grid designed to support a soft ceiling cover. One of the key benefits of this type of an enclosure is the option to choose a location against a wall or in a corner that works best with the configuration of your workspace. Suspended soft wall enclosures also enables you to incorporate a sliding industrial track system or a fixed mounting system depending on the solution that best fits your needs.

3. Freestanding Enclosures

Freestanding enclosures provides you with optimal flexibility in choosing a location to install them anywhere within your facility. Although these enclosures are free standing and floor-supported, additional support may be needed from the floor or ceiling depending on the size of the enclosure. They are available with retractable or stationary side wall mounting systems and they have a partially suspended support grid which provide the option of adding a flexible vinyl ceiling cover.

Industrial curtain wall enclosures are not only beneficial for isolating areas within your workspace, but are also a great solution to: reduce noise, block light and/or dust, meet NESHAP compliance for auto body shops, minimize air flow, enhance temperature control. Additionally, the enclosures are manufactured using quality materials, making them a great choice for many different industrial environments.

Get started on your own project, contact AmCraft today.

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Prepare for Summer with Industrial Insulated Curtains

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Prepare for Summer with Industrial Insulated Curtains

When you think of summer, you want to envision sunny skies and soaking up the warm air. Although we enjoy all that summer brings, it can be a difficult time for businesses and their inventories. There are many useful applications for industrial insulated curtains in the workplace in all seasons, but with summer approaching, you may want to consider how insulated curtain walls can be used to benefit your business.

Using Insulated Industrial Curtains in the workplace is a great way to control energy costs by isolating areas in large spaces into separate temperature zones. Insulated curtain enclosures and insulated wall barriers are a temporary, or permanent solution for controlling temperature zones and air flow in your facility.
Choose the amount of insulation you need.

Industrial Insulated Curtains are most often used in cold storage applications. Whether you’ll need to isolate a small or large area, an insulated curtain is easy to configure to any space. AmCraft provides different R-Value insulation levels for the amount of insulation required to control humidity and temperature to your specific need. R-Values are used as a measurement to determine the temperature differences that can be maintained on each side of the insulated curtain. Many times these temperature differentials can be substantial, especially when containing food or pharmaceuticals.

This Measurement Chart will help you to determine the amount of insulation needed for your application:

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Control temperature zones in & around air conditioning units

Controlling and containing air conditioned areas is not only an economic necessity, but it also affects how you use your space. Warm summers cause air conditioners to kick in, sometimes randomly or continuously, causing extreme temperature fluctuations and blowing air. Insulated curtains are a great way to control both air flow & room temperatures in a facility as retractable walls or an enclosure.

Insulated Curtains as wall barriers in the workplace

Warm weather also brings more open doors, whether to get some fresh air, or when dock doors are left open longer than usual. Many cooled, frozen, and refrigerated areas can benefit from insulated curtain barriers over other options as the cold air can be contained to specific areas, and at separate temperatures to protect inventories from spoiling or becoming damaged. With the proper input of air conditioned air, insulated industrial curtain walls retain the temperature and humidity levels required to store, protect and even produce temperature-sensitive products in manufacturing facilities.

Insulated Industrial Curtains can be retractable

AmCraft insulated curtains provide retractability, allowing for easy access into an enclosure or into work areas. Depending on the amount of insulation you use and the way the insulated curtain is attached to structural ceilings, our mounting options provide a number of solutions for each application. Whether you need to create an enclosure for total temperature control, create a barrier wall to isolate an area, or create access into climate sensitive manufacturing & distribution facilities, a retractable insulated curtain is not only a great solution and easy to install, but the cost savings is significant when compared to building structural walls or rooms to solve an air flow or room temperature problem.

Find out more about how you can use Insulated Industrial Curtains in your facility. We’ll help you to determine the best R-Value, mounting option and layout configuration to create a custom solution for your business. Create Your Curtain Online Now!

Controlling Workplace Noise with Acoustic Curtains

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Controlling Workplace Noise with Acoustic Curtains

Working when you’re surrounded by noisy projects can be not only distracting, but also dangerous, especially if the noise is loud enough to muffle instructions from coworkers or warning sounds from another area. Short of completely reworking your business plan or offering low-quality earplugs to your employees, you may think there isn’t much you can do to stave off the noise. Thankfully, acoustic curtains provide an effective way to muffle the noise level within workplaces, enough to allow people to get their work done safely and comfortably. There are a variety of products that help reduce the level of noise pollution within a confined space, and depending on the issues you’re dealing with, you can choose the one that will work best for your needs.

Levels of Noise Control

There are a few different noise control options available when it comes to acoustic barrier curtains or acoustic baffles. To absorb/dampen the noise—for instance, in areas that echo or reverberate a lot—acoustic baffle systems are an effective choice. These banner-like products can be implemented as ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted panels, and work to absorb sound. They can be paired with partitions, as together they can block and absorb sound, but as standalones, they are effective to manage mid- to high-frequency noises.

Sound barrier wall panels are intended to block the noise, offering separation from one area to the next in a workspace. These panels use a combination of sound wave absorption material, noise barrier membranes, and a durable outer layer, which creates a partition to block and absorb noise. These are often used for recreational and sports venues—as they can block the sound from one game to the next—as well as warehouses and some offices. These curtains reduce the noise level considerably, making the surrounding area safer for employees and other people, such as visitors or patrons.

A very effective way to protect people from a very loud area is to build an acoustic enclosure. These enclosures seal in the sound, making the surrounding areas much quieter. They can be installed using one, two, or three of a workspace’s existing walls. The main benefit of these enclosures is that they can enclose the area either to contain the sound to that small or large area or to block the outside noise from getting in thus creating a quiet space within the interior of the enclosure.

Why You Need to Control Sound

Controlling sound levels is essential. Not only is it required by OSHA, but it’s also a good practice to provide your employees and customers with a safe environment while on your company’s premises. Exposure to high levels of noise can be damaging to hearing and can also contribute to frequent headaches. Shockingly, it can also increase stress and the likelihood of workplace accidents. Controlling noise levels keeps your workplace safer and more enjoyable.

To learn more about acoustic curtains and acoustic baffles how they can benefit your business or workspace, contact AmCraft Manufacturing today. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have regarding acoustic curtain enclosures, acoustic wall panels acoustic baffle systems or any of your other industrial curtain needs.

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Aluminum Auto Body Shop Enclosures from AmCraft Manufacturing

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Aluminum Auto Body Shop Enclosures from AmCraft Manufacturing

If you’re an auto body shop owner or manager, you know the unique challenges that come with trying to set up your workspace for optimal efficiency. Because vehicles are made of metals, glass, plastic, and other materials, it’s important to have dedicated workspaces for each type of job you do in your auto body shop. One such way to ensure that jobs don’t contaminate other areas of your shop with chemicals, overspray, or other debris is by implementing auto body shop enclosures around your facility. Enclosures like these are made in a variety of materials and sold in a plethora of configurations. With the recent shift in auto body materials to the use of aluminum, there is an increasing need to include aluminum auto body shop enclosures within industrial workspaces.

What Are Aluminum Auto Body Shop Enclosures?

Aluminum auto body enclosures are used to isolate areas in your facility where aluminum repairs are conducted. As durable temporary or permanent dividers, they separate welding, bonding, riveting, sanding, drilling, grinding, and other jobs involving aluminum and other metals that need to ensure optimal workplace safety.

Made from heavy-duty, durable vinyl curtains, these enclosure walls are flame rated and HAZMAT safe, perfect for creating safe spaces to work in your auto body shop.

Why Do Aluminum Repair Areas Need to Be Isolated?

Aluminum work areas need to be separated to prevent potential health and fire hazards within your auto body shop. For example, steel and other, more common metals can contaminate aluminum and damage the work you are doing, leading to you having to redo work or replace parts that have been damaged. Iron oxide, or rust, can also contaminate aluminum—if it’s being sanded or ground off of steel, it can bond with aluminum if the aluminum is not protected—due to an exothermic reaction, this can affect structural integrity and paint adherence, two things that are an absolute necessity when dealing with vehicles. Additionally, compliance with NFPA 33 and OSHA regulations requires aluminum car repair enclosures to adhere to combustible dust and toxic metal programs.

Beyond contamination and regulations that need to be met, auto body enclosures are ideal for creating workspaces for just one type of project. Separating teams into their dedicated workspaces can help foster camaraderie within your business, and giving people a specified place to work and do their job most effectively is a good way to boost workplace morale.

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How Are The Enclosure Systems Installed?

Aluminum auto body shop enclosures can be one-, two-, or three-sided, and can be built off of existing interior structures and adjacent walls. If necessary, you can also have a freestanding enclosure built for your facility, though the height limit for this fixture is 12’. Freestanding structures are used where no walls are present and very few interior structural elements can be used for suspension.

They can be installed with a flexible ceiling and mount, and they typically include a reinforced clear top panel to let existing light through to the enclosure. Depending on the mounting surfaces or environment in your shop, you can create either a stationary or retractable enclosure system. Depending on your needs, you can also install clear strip auto curtains, which help separate work areas while offering the additional benefit of having clear vision panels which makes it easier for workers to observe the operations within the enclosure.

They can be installed in your workspace with sealed edges for optimal project containment and the vision panel can be tinted clear vinyl to protect against weld flash.

There are eight different types of industrial curtain track systems. The type of tracking necessary for your installation will be determined by how many sides or sections of curtain you will be installing. In some cases, a custom track will be required, though there are generally five common installation configurations: Straight, 2-sided (L-shaped), 3-sided (U-shaped), 4-sided, and E-shaped configurations. At AmCraft, we’re happy to help our clients figure out the most efficient way to implement an aluminum body shop enclosure.

Things Your Auto Body Enclosure May Need

Once you’ve decided on the proper installation tracking setup for your enclosure, you’ll need to consider certain accessories that make the workspace fully functional. First, lighting: particularly if most of the enclosure’s walls are opaque, the overhead lighting may not be bright enough for your staff to properly work. AmCraft can add in lighting to your enclosure at your request. Next, you’ll want to check with your local fire authorities to ensure that everything in your facility will remain up to code once the enclosure is installed. Installation may require the addition of sprinklers. Finally, consider exit signs to make it easier to know how to exit the enclosure. This may sound extraneous, but can be particularly helpful for visitors.

Custom Panel Options

At AmCraft, we work with each client to ensure total satisfaction. We are able to provide auto body shop enclosures in a variety of sizes and colors, and can also print designs, branding, and logos on the curtain walls if you so desire. We are proud to create the best curtain walls that our customers have come to depend on.

Optimal Workspace Separation On a Budget

If you’ve been considering separating your facility’s floor space to add a designated area for aluminum jobs, but have been put off by the amount of money it would take to build permanent wall structures, auto body shop enclosures are the ideal solution. Not only do they provide a secure area for your workers, but they do so at a lower cost than what it would take to build actual walls. Additionally, since they are not permanent structures, you can more easily redesign or revamp your workspace in the future if you so need to.

Easy to Maintain Curtain Enclosures

Once installed, the industrial wall curtains that make up your auto body shop enclosure are easy to maintain. They can be easily cleaned with a pressure washing sprayer, and the PVC coating/PVC lamination create a surface that can be washed as needed, but also a surface that offers great protection against flying shrapnel, sparks, dust, contaminants, and other hazards that present themselves in your facility. Unlike regular walls, if one of the curtain walls gets damaged, it can be repaired relatively inexpensively, also, making this a great choice for your budget.

Improve Working Conditions for Body Shop Employees

Shop enclosures help improve working conditions for your employees. These curtains can control temperature, odors, sound, and light, and can keep distractions at bay, allowing teams to work with a focused determination on the project at hand rather than be pulled away by the sight or sound of something else going on in your facility.

Convenient, Versatile & Durable Enclosure Systems

In summary, auto body shop curtains provide many different benefits for shop managers. They offer a versatile, convenient space for teams to work on projects that call for either safety from either contaminating the other work in the facility or projects that need protection from being contaminated.

Aluminum auto body shop enclosures are ideal for creating designated workspaces in your auto body shop, particularly where aluminum work is being done. These walls keep other metals, debris, dust, chemicals, and overspray from contaminating the job you’re working on, and having designated spaces for aluminum work is required by certain OSHA regulations.

To learn more about aluminum auto body shop enclosures, how they can benefit your business or workspace, and how to install them in your auto body shop, contact AmCraft Manufacturing today. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have regarding body shop curtains and custom industrial curtain walls for other facilities.

Create the Perfect Industrial Curtain for your Application

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Create the Perfect Industrial Curtain for your Application

Let AmCraft show you how to create the perfect industrial curtain for your application in the workplace. First we’ll need to determine if you need to solve a temperature control or contamination problem in your facility. There are many options for you to design a containment barrier or enclosure from industrial curtains to protect workers, equipment or stock inventories. Finding the right solution requires an understanding of what you need to do vs. what you can do. To begin, you’ll need to take a good look at the structural ceiling of your facility.

Single Wall Industrial Curtain

If you have a problem with air flow in the building, try to establish its origins. If there is excessive air flow related to outside influences you may only need to block the air flow at the source. This can be done with a single wall industrial curtain mounted to a door frame or structural ceiling at docking doors, or around places where air conditioning is being used to cool an area. Either way, a simple, single wall industrial curtain can be used to not only block air flow, but can act as a barrier to prevent contamination by debris in and around work areas. A single wall curtain can be installed to structural ceiling members as a stationary wall, a retractable curtain wall, or the curtain can be attached to a frame offering you mobility and flexibility to use it wherever and whenever you need it.

Typical mounting options for industrial curtains to structural ceilings is a threaded rod track system that is mounted to ceiling joists or structural beams. If mounting to a ceiling poses a problem, such as weak support members or the curtain would be too large for your need, you can mount the threaded rod to the wall using a wall bracket to create an effective enclosure.

Two or Three Wall Curtain Barriers

Larger areas that need containment either from debris, vapors, odors, overspray or other manufacturing activities require a larger footprint. A wall barrier can be made with stationary industrial curtains to act as a type of structural wall used to create a new room. It is less expensive to install a two or three wall curtain barrier than building structural walls in your facility. Adding industrial curtains as walls provide a barrier that limits exposure to contamination, and are a great way to isolate areas for temperature control. This containment model provides an easy way to create a room within a larger space. And, the cost savings generated by controlling temperature specific zones as opposed to larger areas can quickly recoup the cost of the curtain structure.

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Industrial Curtain Enclosures

When it is necessary to provide isolation of products or specific activities in the workplace, an industrial curtain enclosure is the best option to provide full containment. An enclosure can be built to a specific room size, containment requirements and accessibility needs. An enclosure can be two, three or four walls that can incorporate some existing structural walls, or use industrial curtain walls entirely. A containment enclosure can be achieved by mounting curtains directly to structural ceiling joists or beams. Surrounding open areas and obstructions are covered with a valance, or you can add a separate vinyl ceiling top. Suspension hardware is used to support a suspended ceiling top, or wall mounting hardware can be used to attach the curtains to structural walls.

A flexible, custom fit vinyl top can be the perfect solution to containing temperature or debris to the inside or outside of an enclosure. The ability to scale an enclosure to a specific space for a specific need is not only cost effective to build, but can include additional cost savings and energy reduction benefits.

Industrial Curtains Are Used In Many Industries

Industrial curtains are used for many applications of containment, act as a barrier wall, to create an enclosure or modular system in a variety of industries. The 14 oz pvc material is fire rated and hazmat safe, making it not only useful, but also provides protection for the many needs in automotive, industrial, manufacturing, food processing and ecology applications. Industrial curtains are easy to clean and are resistant to mildew, rot, chemicals, vapors and other contamination that can occur in and around a curtain wall. AmCraft also manufactures insulated industrial curtains to offer control of differential temperature zones, and acoustic curtains to provide a sound barrier for unsafe noise levels being generated inside a large facility.

You can be the designer of a new industrial curtain by going online to Create My Curtain. Add containment options that will achieve full functionality for your purpose. You can choose from a variety of colors and mounting options to not only provide the right fit, but you can also enhance your brand with logo printing. Try it Today!

Weldview Welding Curtains in the Workplace

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Weldview Welding Curtains in the Workplace

Weldview Welding Curtains are used in the workplace of many businesses today. Autobody shops, manufacturing facilities and industrial fabricators are a few of the industries that rely on a weldview curtain for welding safety in their business activities. AmCraft Weldview Curtains are fire retardant PVC protection screens that are used when welding, grinding, milling, and turning is performed in a shop. It can be used as a ceiling mounted curtain barrier, a welding room enclosure, or as a movable welding screen, giving you the flexibility to create a safety barrier for flash and arc light exposure when used in permanent or temporary welding work areas.

Many industrial, automotive and manufacturing processes require some welding in the fabrication of products, or in the services they provide. Welding can be dangerous to employees. That’s why it is important to assess beforehand the work area and foot traffic that will be affected by welding activities. A weldview curtain is designed to be a safety barrier to protect the eyes of workers in and around areas where welding is being performed.

Welding Safety Barriers that Meet Strict Guidelines

AmCraft weldview curtains are fabricated to meet OSHA requirements, and are durable enough to withstand a flash point of 600-730°, thus providing a safety barrier for workers on either side of the curtain. Weldview curtain panels are made of PVC material that is self extinguishing and meets CPAI-84 and California Fire Marshal tests. Many welding environments include a variety of activities that produce contaminates, and the weldview material is not only water repellant, but highly resistant to most chemicals, oil, UV rays, mildew, vapors, and rot that can accumulate over time.

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Make Employee Safety A Priority

Become knowledgeable about the general safety procedures that apply to using welding equipment. It doesn’t matter what type of welding you are doing, a welder should only work when protected by a welding curtain. Worker safety standards require this protection whether the welder is working in an individual booth, an enclosure, or in open areas where a movable safety screen barrier is used.

You must be vigilant in safeguarding your eyesite when welding. Welding emits arcs of bright light that can damage the eyes of welders, and others working around welding activities. The intense light that is emitted during welding can cause severe damage to the eyes and effect your eyesite. If you are not welding, you should still be vigilant and wear specially tinted safety glasses in areas where welding is taking place. AmCraft’s welding curtain, welding partition and welding screen use materials designed to block 100% of harmful UV light emitted by welding equipment. This welding barrier not only protects against the bright light of the welding arc, but also helps to contain heat and vapors to the welding or grinding area. A welding curtain wall is also an effective barrier for controlling dust and debris contamination that can affect the welding process.

A Welding Enclosure or Safety Wall Barrier is an Economical Way To Separate Welding Work Cells

A single wall welding curtain removes the need for building structural walls to create welding work cells in a facility. A welding curtain wall is an economical way to separate work areas for welding purposes and can make a fairly stable one piece wall barrier. There is a lot of flexibility in how you can apply welding curtains in the workplace. Permanent work stations can be installed using welding curtains and ceiling mounted steel track to create a stationary wall, or used with a steel roller track to create retractable curtains that can be drawn back and out of the way, exposing the area for additional activities. Single wall barriers, barrier wall enclosures and modular safety screens give you many options to create stationary or movable work cells unique for each welding need.

AmCraft Weldview Curtains Stand Up To The Toughest Workshop Conditions

AmCraft’s clear tinted welding curtains are available in a variety of colors, such as Aztec red, green, blue, and smoke. The 14oz weldview material is not only effective in blocking harmful light rays, but it can stand up to the harsh conditions of heat exposure from welding equipment and the waste it produces. To achieve the right amount of protection for people and the area where it is used, you’ll need to determine whether a permanent, temporary or movable welding curtain will work best. There are many options, from strip curtains or full length curtain panels of weldview material, or an industrial vinyl curtain with a weldview vision window panel would best suit your needs. Either way, AmCraft weldview curtains are constructed using high quality materials, have reinforced sewn edge seams and hems for added strength and durability, and track options to scale to your needs. It is easy to design a welding curtain that will meet the challenges of your toughest workshop conditions.

AmCraft Weldview Curtains are available in standard widths of 6ft., 12ft. and 24ft., heights are 8ft, 9ft, 10ft and 12ft. Other sizes are available to create custom configurations for the design and accessibility required for your specific needs.

To find out more about AmCraft Weldview Curtains and how they can benefit your workplace, visit or call one of our industrial curtain design specialists at 877-713-7209 today.

Using Insulated Industrial Curtains to Divide Temperature Zones

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Using Insulated Industrial Curtains to Divide Temperature Zones

When faced with employees being too cold or too hot in the workplace, consider using insulated industrial curtains to divide temperature zones. Large facilities such as warehouses, distribution centers, industrial workshops and manufacturing plants typically have open floor plans that house equipment and personnel together. While this works well for equipment productivity, it is not always a favorable way to provide comfortable temperature levels for employees. Equipment is subject to temperature requirements for functionality, and large stocking areas are subject to temperature requirements for storing and distributing products. Where does that leave the employee?

It can be difficult for employees to work efficiently in areas that are too cold or too hot. An insulated curtain wall is a cost effective solution to dividing work areas for the variety of temperatures that are needed. Insulated curtains are designed to provide a barrier to contain temperature variances to either side of the curtain. These divider panels can provide light weight thermal insulation, medium weight climate control or heavy weight temperature control properties to suit various commercial and industrial needs. Deciding which one you need depends on the level of barrier that is needed to control the temperature, whether it be minimal (usually to create comfortable working temperatures) to extreme (such as blowing air conditioning units or open dock doors).

An insulated thermal curtain also protects equipment and goods from extreme temperatures, humidity and blowing air. It not only restricts air movement, but the insulation helps to keep temperatures at a consistent level that is acceptable to employees.

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Large Insulated Industrial Curtains Require Track Systems

An insulated curtain wall can be fabricated to any size, to fit any space. Since most facilities have large open floor plans and high ceilings, an industrial track system is needed to support the curtain walls from structural members at the ceiling. To do this, a threaded rod track system is mounted to structural beams or ceiling joists. There are many mounting options available, giving you options for the best way to separate work areas for equipment and personnel requirements.

An insulated thermal curtain can be used as a stationary wall barrier or a retractable curtain barrier to provide accessibility in and out of the space. Strip curtains can also be added if there is a lot of activity between the separated areas, such as a walk through or folk lift access. If the goal is to contain temperature to a specific level and separate space, a vinyl top can be added to make an enclosure.

Restricting Air Movement Offers Better Thermal Control

Air movement affects temperature zones in a facility. Whether air movement is derived from internal or external sources, it can change the temperature levels and make it more difficult to maintain a consistent temperature. This is the reason insulated curtains work best, they act as a barrier to air movement, and the insulation maintains consistent temperature levels. A valance at the top of the curtain reduces air leaks at the ceiling level, and floor sweeps or a chain weighted bottom controls air movement at the floor to further limit the mixing of temperature zones.

Temperature Consistency Makes Everyone Happy

Using a thermal insulated barrier curtain in the workplace is a great way to achieve employee satisfaction. Creating a comfortable work environment increases productivity without jeopardizing the equipment they need to use. Each work situation is different, and each work environment has its own needs. The good thing is, Insulated Industrial Curtains from AmCraft are a solution that is flexible enough to make everyone happy.

For more information about insulated curtains used in the workplace, and for help determining what type of thermal barrier system you need, Call AmCraft at 877-713-4209. We can help you with a design and layout unique to your facility, and create a curtain that achieves optimal performance and long lasting results.