Choosing the Right Welding Curtains for Your Workshop
Welding is dangerous due to the risk of fumes and burns. Additionally, the sparks created during welding can catch on nearby materials and cause fires. At Singer Safety, we help businesses improve safety with our high-performance, temperature resistant welding curtains. Our industry-leading line of welding curtains and screens provides a protective, flame-resistant barrier between hazardous operations like welding, cutting, and grinding.
In this article, we’ll discuss the advantages of installing welding curtains in your facility, review some of the most common welding curtain industries, and go over the different welding curtain options you can choose from.
What are Welding Curtains?
Welding curtains are a type of barrier made from materials that protect workers and equipment from harmful welding processes. For example, welding curtains are designed to block harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation emitted during welding, prevent sparks, molten metal, and hot debris from spreading to other areas, and help contain welding fumes within a designated zone.
At Singer Safety, our line of welding curtains creates an enclosed area specifically for welding. Our welding curtains come in a variety of materials, including transparent or opaque curtains for better privacy. Though we offer our curtains in standard sizes, they can also be customized to suit different business needs.
Welding Curtain Industries
There are many industries that can benefit from the use of welding curtains. In manufacturing industries, welding curtains protect workers from harmful sparks and UV radiation that are created during welding processes. In automotive industries, welding curtains can segment designated welding areas, preventing exposure to sparks and improving safety. On construction sites, welding curtains shield workers and bystanders from welding hazards while making sure the project complies with safety regulations. In shipbuilding, welding curtains help create safe zones, protecting workers and equipment from sparks, heat, and UV radiation. In the aerospace industry, welding curtains can be used to protect sensitive equipment and workers from welding risks. Though this list is not exhaustive, these are just a few examples of welding curtain industries that can benefit from the use of these curtains.
Why Should You Use Welding Curtains?
Welding areas can pose health risks, especially if proper safety measures are not in place. This is because welding often produces fumes and hot sparks, which can cause burns or potentially start fires. Welding is also noisy, and loud noises can cause hearing damage to nearby workers if steps are not taken to reduce the sound.
Welding curtains are a solution to these problems. One of the main welding curtain advantages is that they act as a barrier between welding projects and the surrounding area, lowering the risk of injury to anyone nearby. Many welding curtains also come with sound-reduction properties, which can help prevent hearing damage or loss in those working nearby who may not be wearing proper hearing guards.
At Singer Safety, our clients love our welding curtains because they protect areas without enclosing them entirely, allowing for some ventilation. They are also versatile and can be moved around as needed, which allows for flexibility on the job.
Welding Curtain Advantages
Welding curtains and screens are an important addition to any facility that uses welding. They increase the safety of your operation while also improving productivity by allowing workers to work in close proximity to one another. Welding curtains are especially useful in large facilities that don’t have an enclosed area specifically for welding.
One of the biggest welding curtain advantages is that they are both flexible and portable, meaning they can be easily adapted to suit many different kinds of workspaces. When used properly, they can reduce the risk of common workplace injuries to welders like nerve and lung damage from toxic chemicals, flash burns, and arc eye. They can also reduce worker hearing damage or loss from the noise of welding.
Types of Welding Curtains
At Singer Safety, we have several types of welding curtains and screens to choose from. All of our welding curtains are light, durable, and easy to assemble. They can be used alone or joined together with Add-A-Panel Clips for custom enclosures or straight-line barriers. Our curtains are also portable, which allows you to move them around as needed.
TransVue Vinyl
Our TransVue Vinyl curtains are perfect for a wide range of welding operations and come with flash-blocking optical protection. Please keep in mind that this technology is not a substitute for personal eye protection.
TempTex
Our TempTex curtains are made from vinyl designed to provide protection for high-temperature applications like welding and cutting.
Cotton Duck
Our Cotton Duck welding curtain is made of mildew-resistant material, which is ideal for applications exposed to water or high humidity.
Portable Welding Screens
Our welding curtains are portable, meaning you can easily move them around and use them as needed throughout your facility. Additionally, you can move them between job sites as necessary.
Safety Screens
In addition to our many types of welding curtains, Singer Safety also offers portable safety screens to help create a safer work environment.
Track and Hardware Systems
At Singer Safety, our track and hardware systems are engineered to ensure easy, reliable movement and secure locking when the partitions are set. We offer five partitions in standard-size kits with a range of curtain materials and durable hardware. This includes solid opaque reinforced vinyl from top to bottom of the curtain, available in white, yellow, blue, red, gray, black, clear and many additional colors. Optional hardware includes zinc-plated chain in bottom hem and heavy-duty Velcro strips to provide a tight seal.
Fasteners and Accessories
Singer Safety offers various fasteners and accessories to help keep your welding curtains firmly in place. Our complete line of hardware, fasteners, and accessories gives you the flexibility to create a custom welding safety system in your facility. Our line of accessories includes s-hooks, grommets, Velcro closures, anchors, floor mounts, bindings, heavy-duty staplers, and normal staples.
Learn More About Singer Safety’s Welding Curtains
Singer Safety Company is the industry leader in industrial barrier protection products like welding curtains. In addition to our standard welding curtains, we also offer custom welding curtains and other industrial safety products to meet your needs. Need help deciding which option is right for you? Contact us today and we’ll be happy to help.