How to Choose the Right Welding Screen for Your Facility

If you are in the welding industry, it is crucial that you find the right welding screen to protect your workers. Welding products are designed to create better efficiency in the workplace and better protect your workers from preventable injuries. Welding screens are an especially important type of welding safety product and are required by OSHA.

In this article, we will be discussing how to choose the right welding screen for your facility and what options are available at Singer Safety.

Welding Screen Uses and Benefits

There are many types of protective screens and curtains on the market for industrial industries. However, if you have a welding facility, you need to look for welding screen options specifically in order to protect your workers. These curtains will be OSHA-compliant and up to the task of protecting workers from harsh welding equipment and materials.

At Singer Safety, our welding screens have a variety of uses and are the perfect option for sectioning off work zones. They provide a portable way of temporarily sectioning off larger working areas without creating a permanent enclosure. The flexibility of welding screens allows you to move work zones around as necessary to accommodate your workers.

Welding curtains also helps productivity by increasing worker concentration and limiting confusion in the workplace. Portable curtains create a safer environment by protecting workers from things like flying debris and toxic chemicals, as well as sectioning off more hazardous work zones.

Here is a breakdown of the main benefits for your facility when you find the right welding screens:

Reduces noise
Allows for airflow
Provides temperature control
Contains welding fumes
Enhances visibility
Limits distractions
Creates a protective barrier
Reduces flash burns and fires

Understanding Your Welding Screen Needs

When choosing the right welding screen for your facility, the first thing you need to do is evaluate your welding screen needs. There are a variety of welding screen uses and benefits that will ultimately dictate which option is more suitable for your facility. Understanding these factors can help you make the best decision for safety and efficiency.

Here are some of the main things to consider when looking at the welding screen options we provide at Singer Safety.

Material

At Singer Safety, we provide a variety of welding screen material options that are suitable for specific situations within your facility. One option we provide is our TransVue vinyl curtains, which are designed for welding facilities and provide flash-blocking optical protection.

If your environment requires protection from high temperatures, our TempTex curtains are an ideal option. On the other hand, the Cotton Duck welding screens at Singer Safety are mildew-resistant and designed for screens that will be exposed to high humidity or water.

Hardware

Depending on your welding facility and where you want to create partitions, you will need to choose different hardware and fastening options. At Singer Safety, we provide various hardware systems and tracks to accommodate your facility’s needs. We also offer a variety of fasteners and screen accessories, including S-hooks, grommets, velcro closures, bindings, and floor mounts.

Size

Before you choose the welding screen you want for your facility, you need to have an accurate idea of the measurements you need. You will need to measure the width and height before we can provide you with a quote for one of our Singer Safety screens. Keep in mind that you should usually add 10% to the width measurement of your screen to accommodate for draping.

Mobility

Understanding your welding screen needs allows you to find the best option, especially if mobility is a priority. At Singer Safety, we provide portable welding screens that are light and allow for quick assembly and transportation.

Different welding screen factors, such as the material, size, and hardware, will also impact how mobile the screen can be.

Color

The color of the welding screen you choose isn’t just about looks, as colors also have different safety functions. Green is often used for UV radiation and blue light ray protection, while yellow is used for higher visibility and light filtration.

For environments with infrared radiation and a significant amount of heat and light, red and orange screens are recommended. Transparent screens are also available and are useful for dividing work zones without limiting visibility. However, transparent screens do not provide any UV radiation protection for workers.

The Best Welding Screen Options

At Singer Safety, we pride ourselves on providing some of the most efficient and safe welding screen options on the market. Here are some of the best welding screen and curtain options we provide that are suitable for a variety of welding environments:

Portable Welding Screens: These welding screens are light and provide quick and easy assembly, which can improve efficiency, work zone flexibility, and worker safety.
Roll-Up Safety Screens: Welding screens that roll up provide an option that is easy to transport or store away depending on your welding needs.
Tri-Fold Safety Screens: Tri-Fold safety screens display safety warnings, allowing you to create safety barricades around hazardous work zones to reduce the risk of accidents.
Welding Blankets: The Temp/Tex welding blankets at Singer Safety provide a light and efficient option for all of your welding, brazing, or cutting needs.

You also need to be up-to-date with the latest welding safety standards that often dictate the type of welding screen materials and the level of protection they need to provide. At Singer Safety, we have ensured that all of our welding screens and curtains are OSHA-compliant for welding operations.

Find the Best Welding Screens at Singer Safety

At Singer Safety, we are dedicated to providing the most efficient and high-quality products to meet your welding screen needs. Whether you need welding screens for temperature control or better safety, we have an option to fit every situation and facility. Not only are welding screens crucial for workplace safety and efficiency, but you also need to find the best screens that are in line with the current safety standards.