Warehouse Divider Curtains create Separate Work Areas

Warehouse Divider Curtains create Separate Work Areas

Warehouse Divider Curtains

are an effective and cost efficient way to separate large warehouse spaces into contained work areas. Industrial Curtain Walls are mounted from a ceiling support and/or track system to any room size and configuration, Attach warehouse divider curtains to floors and walls to create an enclosure to control temperature variances, provide particle and odor containment, and to create new, accessible rooms or enclosure within a large production environment.

BFC, an integrated print management company had to create a work area for it’s kit packaging division and was faced with numerous options, including the construction of structural walls and doorways. In their research, BFC found AmCraft Manufacturing could frame out a space within the warehouse to hang industrial curtains and create doorways for personnel and forklift access. Strip curtains were used in the metal framed doorways and industrial vinyl curtains were hung from the existing ceiling structure to create the walled room. Metal framing at the bottom provided stability for the large structure and to enclose the new work area.

The decision to build an Industrial Curtain Enclosure was economical as well as practical. The curtain walls were much less expensive and time consuming than to construct a permanent room. Industrial Curtain Track Systems provided flexibility in how the curtains are used; as retractable walls or as removable, movable systems to create new work spaces in other areas of the building. To satisfy long term goals and economies, Industrial Curtain Walls were preferred because they can be easily modified if expansion of the enclosure becomes necessary. The pictures above show the extreme height, width and overall size that was attained using curtain walls to divide BFC’s large warehouse space.

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Acoustic Sound Barriers

Acoustic Sound Barriers

Acoustic sound barriers

block the frequency levels of unwanted sound is very important relative to designing effective sound control panels. If you are considering purchasing an acoustic sound barrier or sound curtain you may want to rent a sound meter that will help you determine the frequency level of the noise in the area. This noise level measurement will determine the level of sound blocking absorption that you will need. To maximize sound blockage for an area, we manufacture acoustic sound barriers and panels to include mass loaded vinyl in its construction. This provides the greatest noise reduction but also tends to make the curtains and panels heavier and less flexible.

For an acoustic curtain or acoustic sound barrier application, we recommend a track system designed to support the additional weight and provide flexibility in moving or retracting the curtains within the workspace. Mass loaded Acoustic Panels can be attached to walls, equipment, trucks, etc with various support hardware options.

Insulated Curtains and Insulated Sound Barrier Panels are lighter and easier to use, but also offer less noise reduction than the mass loaded vinyl option. Visit the Acoustic Curtains section of our website to view photos and find additional information to determine the best option of acoustic sound barriers and panels for your business.

Call us at 847-439-4565 for suggestions and solutions for sound reduction options for your specific needs.

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Industrial Bug Nets for Warehouses

Industrial Bug Nets for Warehouses

Let the fresh air in but keep the bugs out. Protect your business work areas from flying and invading bugs with

Industrial Bug Nets

from AmCraft Manufacturing.

AmCraft’s manufacturing facility is large enough to fabricate industrial insect screens to any size you need. Our Bug Netting and Citronella Strip curtains are especially useful for use in large warehouse spaces, warehouse dock doors, industrial and commercial buildings and aircraft hangars to name a few.

The industrial insect netting is made from heavy woven vinyl coated mesh polyester and is sewn finished with pvc vinyl edging and grommets or Velcro strips. All edging options provide fast attachment to walls, ceilings and equipment with a tight seal. Our industrial bug nets and screens are versatile; they can be easily attached directly to the wall and removed, mounted on a retractable suspension cable or used with a retractable roller track system, so you can use it only when you need it. AmCrafts Industrial bug nets can easily be removed and used only when needed. We also provide design assistance and installation services.

AmCraft’s Industrial Bug Nets can be manufactured to fit many existing ceiling and suspension track systems. The netting is lightweight and easy to store when not in use. Use the netting alone or sewn into a vinyl curtain wall or door. If insects are a persistent problem there are options available for year round use of the industrial bug nets. For instance, attaching nets to structural beams can create an indoor or outdoor enclosure to any size and scale. Use citronella bug strips for doorways to prevent insects coming into entryways. AmCraft’s vinyl industrial curtain walls are another option to controlling wind and adding weight to the industrial bug curtain.

Call us today for more information and solutions to providing you with a flexible and bug free work environment.

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13 oz Lightweight Vinyl Material

13 oz Lightweight Vinyl Material

AmCraft Manufacturing offers a variety of 13 oz lightweight vinyl material for use in the fabrication of light weight vinyl products. One such material is a 13oz textured matte finish laminated vinyl that is made with a polyester mesh scrim that has vinyl laminated on both sides. The mesh scrim gives the material a strong, rip preventive quality and overall high tensile strength. This material offers mildew resistance, water resistance, abrasion resistance and is tear resistant.

The 13oz vinyl material

is well equipped for general athletic needs, light weight tarpaulins, industrial curtains, large indoor and outdoor banners, indoor and outdoor protective covers, vinyl bags and some lightweight inflatable products. It is available in many colors and sizes. AmCraft custom fabricates products to your specifications and design requests. Our services combine heavy sewing and/or heat sealing processes to offer flexibility in its functionality. AmCraft also offers logo and type printing on vinyl for full customization for marketing and corporate awareness programs.

Many of our vinyl products use a combination of heavy sewing and heat sealing services to better shape and conform to custom sizes. Our sealing processes provide an air tight,fluid proof seal for products that are inflatable. AmCraft offers quality 13 oz lightweight vinyl materials as an option for all their fabrications. Other weights, such as 14 oz lightweight vinyl material and 18 oz lightweight vinyl material are also available. Or, if you have a really big requirement, other heavyweight vinyl materials are available. AmCraft has more information about manufacturing other products on their radio frequency welding / heal sealing website found at www.radiofrequencywelding.com.AmCraft offers design assistance for any product idea or room layout.

View our website for product examples and other material options. As always, we are here to answer any questions you may have regarding the fabrication of your prototype or full production run vinyl products.

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Car Wash Curtains

Car Wash Curtains

AmCraft manufactures custom Car Wash Curtains to your specific requirements. Our industrial vinyl curtains are fabricated using 18 oz pvc vinyl material that has sewn seams at the top, bottom and each side of the curtain. Our Car Wash PVC vinyl curtains are manufactured in custom or standard sizes, typically 8ft, 10ft or 12ft high to any length you need. The curtains are made in panel lengths that fit small and large areas and can be fitted to create an enclosure (with a ceiling top if needed) to comply with government regulations on worker safety.

AmCraft Car Wash Curtains are fabricated using quality vinyl materials that are easy to clean, mildew resistant, has anti-static properties, are anti-microbial and are fire safe and hazmat applicable.

Car Wash curtains are typically mounted to a ceiling or structural beams with galvanized steel roller track systems. Our Steel Roller Track System is custom fitted to hang these heavy curtains in order to prevent sagging as well as provide support for the curtain weight. Steel Roller Track Systems are used to provide a retractable curtain that fits your space for any need and flexibility in its use.

Our knowledge and experience in designing overspray, work bay, wash bay and car wash curtains offers many options and solutions to any workspace requirement. Call us with any questions or for a sample of our materials. Our wide range of colors, vision panels, mounting options and track systems will not only give you a well functioning clean work area, but one that looks great too!

Our customer service is exceptional! Call us with any questions you have at 847-439-4565.

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Flame Resistant PVC Vinyl for Industrial Curtain Walls

Flame Resistant PVC Vinyl for Industrial Curtain Walls

AmCraft manufactures many of our flexible products using flame resistant pvc vinyl materials that meet one or more of the most widely used flame rating requirements. Since many flame ratings vary and are dictated by the governing fire authorities, we urge you to check with your local fire authority to determine if you will need fire proof vinyl, flame resistant vinyl or flame retardant vinyl material in the manufacture of your product.

Our 18 oz fire retardant vinyl polyester, mesh and fabric coated materials are a heavy weight that can handle heat and stress. These are typically used in applications such as safety protection in construction work sites, fire and police safety applications, gymnasiums, and industrial work zones to name a few. Many materials are water proof or water resistant as well, in case the application is used outdoors. We also offer 13 oz flame retardant materials for more light weight applications.

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The questions you will need to ask local fire authorities are:

  1. What is the minimal flame rating for soft goods (ie: vinyl, coated fabrics, etc.) that is needed to meet local fire code compliance?
  2. How must an industrial curtain and/or panel system interface with a sprinkler system or fire suppression system
  3. Before installation of a curtain and track system are there any other issues that need to meet safety code requirements?

Our Typical Flame Ratings are:

  • Meets MIL Spec C – 43 006 B
  • NFPA- 701
  • ASTM E- 84 (Class A)
  • 6P and C.P.S.I.A (7P) certified
  • Meets or Exceeds CSFM
  • Treated with DuraGuard (EPA registered anti-microbial agent)
  • Lead Levels below 100 ppm
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We offer a variety of material options and can provide you with flame certification and documentation should you need to supply that information to the fire authority. Call us and ask to speak to a technical sales representative or our engineering department for recommendations before you commit to a particular material.

Industrial Curtain Mounting Options for Industrial Use

Industrial Curtain Mounting Options for
Industrial Use

When installing industrial curtains with suspension systems, especially sound attenuation curtains or panels which tend to be heavier, it is recommended that you consider the Unistrut Ceiling Support System. AmCraft provides several industrial curtain mounting options to meet the requirements of many types of structural facilities such as warehouses, autobody shops, data centers and more.

The Unistrut Suspension System is a grid track system that provides flexibility to your design and layout requirements. Unistrut Suspension Systems offer a variety of track options to customize the size or shape of a room. By connecting various rails and corner units, support grids can be installed with suspension cables to create a drop ceiling. The drop ceiling is less cumbersome than track systems mounted directly to the ceiling and provides a smooth draw when opening and closing the curtains. These suspension cables along with the support track can adequately hold extra weight for large industrial curtains and acoustic curtains that sometimes contain heavy mass loaded vinyl. Additionally, the Unistrut Suspension Track System has a wealth of components that can really augment the standard industrial curtain suspension systems.
Industrial curtain mounting options include ceiling mount, wall mount and floor mount. Any size room can be outfitted using industrial curtain mounting options and suspension mount systems.

Room dividers and enclosures can be designed to fit a space to control temperature zones, contain particles and odors and for use as a cleanroom environment. How you will use the space usually dictates the type of industrial curtain mounting options you would require. AmCraft provides design assistance and installation to help you make the right choice for your needs.
AmCraft offers Unistrut and other track options for all types of curtain applications. We can help you choose one that provides optimum stability and flexibility for your needs. Call us today at 847-439-4565.

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Ceiling Mounted Industrial Track Systems

Ceiling Mounted Industrial Track Systems

Ceiling Mounted Industrial Track Systems or suspended curtain track systems are typically used to hang heavy industrial curtains in order to create new work areas or to section off rooms within a larger space. Within many business applications a new work area is needed to perform a specific function, whether it be for climate control, contaminate control, safety work areas or work bay stations that require a separate and controlled environment.

Commercial galvanized or stainless steel curtain tracks are low profile and clean in its appearance. The track mates with various mounting and suspension systems to facilitate installation in or on office acoustic drop ceilings as well as beam and truss construction roofs in industrial spaces.

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Some of the most common uses for the commercial metal curtain track system are; thermal movable barriers, retractable sound attenuation panels, to create dust and/or overspray containment work areas, to create flexible work spaces and as safety barriers for workers. The track system allows the curtains to be fully retractable and easy to clean.

Curtain track systems offer a very important and desirable aspect to creating flexible work areas to a business. This ‘flex space’ is movable to other areas as the need arises, and can be quickly modified for a specific purpose. It is easily scalable for additional uses and requirements.

AmCraft offers track systems to fit any shape and space layout. We provide curves, multi-level operation, directional switching, and track intersection which maximizes the range of movement for the curtains that ride on the track system.

Industrial Curtain Track System for Dividing Work Areas

Industrial Curtain Track System for Dividing Work Areas

An

industrial curtain track system for dividing work areas

was created for Dave Tesler who runs a point of purchase display, prototype production shop for a successful display designer and manufacturer. The shop is 3550 sq feet with 14 foot high ceilings. Dave supervises 13 people who have diverse skill sets within a large work area in a warehouse.

The company is a high pressure work environment with constant design changes and deadlines changing on a regular basis. On any given day in the shop there may be 8 to 10 different fabricating operations taking place. Common and regularly occurring activities include metal cutting, grinding and welding, wookworking, painting, upholstery and spray adhesive application. To complicate matters, the size and quantity ranges of projects are diverse. In the course of an average day there is a substantial amount of time consuming delays (which become overtime driven) caused by a lack of free space that has not already been contaminated with by-product overflow.

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AmCraft solved his problem by crafting a custom made retractable Industrial Curtain System. We designed and installed a grid pattern track system that has the capability of forming two to eight individual work cells. This solution made Dave’s work environment more productive and easier to manage.

Dave’s dilemma was not a lack of free space, but rather a lack of usable space. The real problems were airborne metal chips, sparks, sawdust, chemical paint fumes and foreign particulate that contaminated other work stations, making it difficult to provide consistent operations to each isolated project requirement.

Dave’s’ situation is not uncommon, many business owners do not realize that their employees deal with similar situations. AmCraft Industrial Curtains and industrial curtain track systems are a win-win for everyone. They are cost effective, offer worker safety, and provide a flexible work space for many manufacturing options. Our curtains and track systems are easily moved to a different part of a building or from one facility to another. We help with your design and layout so your curtain system not only fits properly, but also meets all regulatory requirements for its intended use.

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