Quick PVC Strip Curtain Selection Guide
Pedestrian Doorways
For staff entrances and internal doorways, a 200mm wide x 2mm thick Standard Clear PVC strip curtain is typically the best choice.
Benefits:
- Cost-effective solution.
- Excellent visibility.
- Easy pedestrian access.
- Helps reduce draughts and heat loss.
Cold Rooms & Freezers.
Cold storage environments require a specialist PVC that remains flexible at low temperatures.
For cold rooms, chilled warehouses, and freezer entrances, we recommend 200mm x 2mm Polar Grade PVC.
Benefits:
- Remains flexible below 0°C.
- Reduces cold air loss.
- Improves refrigeration efficiency.
- Helps lower energy costs.
Area Division & Screening
If you need to separate work zones, improve hygiene, or contain dust and noise, 300mm x 3mm Standard or Ribbed PVC is often the preferred solution.
Benefits:
- Stronger environmental separation.
- Improved containment.
- Better durability.
- Suitable for large internal openings.
Industrial Doorways & Forklift Traffic
Warehouse doors, loading bays, and high-traffic openings require a more robust solution.
For these applications, 400mm x 4mm Heavy-Duty or Ribbed PVC offers the highest level of performance.
Benefits:
- Maximum durability.
- Withstands forklift impact.
- Ideal for large external openings.
- Long service life in demanding environments.
Cleanrooms & Datacentres
Sensitive environments often require anti-static protection.
For electronics manufacturing, datacentres, and controlled environments, 200–300mm wide x 2–3mm thick Anti-Static PVC is recommended.
Benefits:
- Reduces static build-up.
- Supports contamination control.
- Protects sensitive equipment.
- Maintains visibility and access.
Welding Bays
Standard PVC should never be used around welding operations.
For fabrication workshops and welding bays, choose 300mm x 3mm ISO Welding Grade PVC.
Benefits:
- Helps protect personnel from UV welding flash
- Improves workplace safety.
- Creates segregated welding areas.
- Supports safety compliance.
Food Production Areas
Food manufacturing and processing facilities often require hygiene-focused PVC curtain systems.
A 200–300mm wide x 2–3mm thick Standard Clear or Food Grade PVC is typically recommended.
Benefits:
- Improves hygiene control.
- Helps prevent insect entry.
- Reduces contamination risks.
- Maintains easy access between production areas.
Why Specification Matters
Many PVC strip curtains fail to perform because the wrong strip width, thickness, overlap, or PVC grade has been selected.
- All these factors can influence the correct specification:
- Door size.
- Pedestrian traffic.
- Forklift traffic.
- Internal or external use.
- Temperature requirements.
- Hygiene standards.
- Impact resistance.
This is why Rayflex's Spec-Right approach focuses on matching the curtain to the application rather than supplying a one-size-fits-all solution.
Still Not Sure Which PVC Strip Curtain You Need?
Use the comparison information above as a helpful starting point.
For the most accurate recommendation, contact Rayflex with your opening dimensions, application details, and operating environment. Our specialists will recommend the most suitable strip size, PVC grade, overlap configuration, and fixing method to ensure maximum performance, durability, and energy efficiency.