Frequently Asked Questions – PVC Strip Curtains Chennai

What is pvc strip curtain?

Often referred to as strip doors, strip curtains or flap doors, PVC strip curtains and sliding screens, are the most efficient solution in controlling many workshop hazards and creating a more safe and organized workplace. PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) is flexible and non reactive to chemicals, which is mixed with additives like impact modifiers, stabilizers, plasticizers to make them into sheets or strips that can be used to protect from noise, dust, smoke, fumes, welding sparks etc.

What are the physical properties of pvc strip curtains?

Physical Properties
Property Result ASTM
Hardness (15 sec. delay) 79 A Scale D2240
Tensile Strength: 2400 PSI D412
Ultimate Elongation: 350% D412
Graves Tear: 440 D1004
100% Modulus: 1400 PSI D412
Stiffness: (-20ºF) 44,000 PSI -
Brittleness Temp: -33º F D746
Operating Temp: 0º F to 150º F -
Specific Gravity: 1.21 D792
Density: 75 lbs. cu.ft. C-177
Thermal Conductivity (K): .73 C-177
Thermal Resistance (R): 1.37 C-177
UV Resistance: YES

How to choose the right pvc strip curtains?

PVC Strips that have no lakes or bubbles and are extruded with rounded edges for a smooth appearance and enhanced performance. We offer a wide variety of styles, colors, gauges and widths in the selection of PVC Stripping. Available in PVC Bulk Rolls, PVC Sheets and PVC Blanks.
Lakes - An insoluble pigment made from a soluble organic dye and an insoluble mordant.
Mordant - A mordant is a substance used to set dyes or coloring agents.

How do identify low quality pvc strip curtains?

Irregular form of circles in pvc strip rolls, banana shaping while hanging the strips, Uneven edge finish in the strips, bubbles between the strip surface and rigidity are the features to identify low quality pvc strip curtains.

What are the physical properties of PVC stripping?

			Formulation
Property	ASTM Test Method	DIN Test Method	Unit	Standard	Low-Temp
Hardness Shore A (15 sec.)	D-2240	53505		84	78
Tensile Strength @ break	D-638	53455	PSI	2610	2333
Elongation @ break	D-638	53455	%	302	317
Tear Resistance	D-1004	53515	ib/in	324	272
Cold Temperature Resistance	D-746	53372	F	-36	-76
Light Transmittance	Hunter	----	%	2.82	3.94
Weather Resistance @ 500 hrs.	QUV	53384	Delta E	4.31	36.75
Flammability	D-2863	----	19	19	19

What is the maintenence cost of pvc strip curtains?

Maintenance is minimal with our PVC Strip Doors and Curtains.  An occasional application of our exclusive Vinyl Strip Cleaner is usually all that is required. Dilute as required for cleaning tasks, but generally three (3) parts water to one (1) part cleaner is sufficient. Apply by hand (protective gloves recommended) with a soft cloth or use in conventional steam cleaning equipment.

What is the Composition / Ingredients of PVC Strip Curtains?

Polyvinyl Chloride

Hazards Identification

Ingestion: Not a probable route of exposure.
Skin: Molten material will cause thermal burns.
Eye: Mechanical irritation only.
Inhalation: inhaled and retained in the lungs.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash ignition temperature: 260°C / 500°F
Unusual fire, explosion hazards: PVC will not continue to burn after ignition without an external fire source.
Hazardous combustion products: Burning liberates HCL gas.
Special fire fighting instructions: Fire fighters and others exposed to products of combustion should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Fire fighting equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Extinguishing media: Water spray, CO2 or Foam extinguishing agent.

Where is PVC Strip curtains used?

Our PVC Strip Curtains have are wide range of application areas, providing safety, organized work areas and cleaner environment.

Retail outlets, Shops, Restaurants, Corporate offices, Manufacturing Industries, Cold Storages, Hotels, Food and Beverage Processing Industries, Automobile Industries, Meat Processing Industries	Flour Mills, Fragrance Manufacturing Plant, Warehousing, Commercial Shopping Malls, Hospitals and Healthcare centers, Biological Labs, Chemical Plant, Pharmaceutical Companies, Bio-Technology, R&D Centers	Water Treatment Plants, Bakery, Milk Dairies, Air Conditioned Halls, Marriage Halls, Auditoriums, Ice Factory, Ice Cream Manufacturing Plant, Cool rooms, Marriage hall	Residential, Freezers, Cold storage, Refrigerated truck, Refrigerated milk van, Clean rooms, Warehouses, Retail outlets, Supermarkets, Welding bays,	Manufacturing facilities, Health care facilities, Veterinary facilities, Food processing, Medical Equipments Petro-chemical and refineries, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratories, Tele communication High frequency welding machines bay
Air compressors Concrete mixing Cnc machines control cabinets Candy manufacturing company Plastic injection molding supplier Film blowing hdpe, ldpe, lldpe, Lamination/pouch sealing machines manufacturers Blister packing machines manufacturing industry Pouch filling machines factory Rubber molding machines factory	FM studios, Television Studios Dairy, Food, Vegetables, Flowers Industries, Agriculture Floriculture Tissue culture, Fisheries

What is the use of PVC strip curtains in food processing industry?

Food processing industries has to maintain clean and hygienic environment in order to meet the food standards like FDA, ISI etc. They must prevent unhygienic conditions caused by dirt, pollutants, insects and any means of food contamination, at the same maintaining easy access to their storage facilities. PVC strip curtains is the only viable solution for such scenario, it provides easy access and prevents harmful agents from entering the food storage areas.