Standard

• Standard Smooth
• Standard Ribbed

Low Temp | USDA

• Low Temp Smooth
• Low Temp Ribbed
• Low Temp Reinforced

Welding

• Tinted Bronze Weld
• Tinted Aztec Red Weld
• Tinted Blue Weld
• Tinted Orange Weld
• Tinted Bronze

Opaque

• Black Opaque
• Blue Opaque
• Green Opaque

Special

• Tinted Orange Safety
• Anti Static Coated
• Anti Static ESD
• Anti Insect Yellow
• Frosted / Glazed

Ratings and Certifcations

• CFM and NFPA-701 flame retardant certifications
• Exceeds OSHA requirements
• 5 Year warranty on manufacturing defects

Low Temperature Ranges

• Low-Temp strips at or above -20°F
• Extra Low-Temp strips at or above -40°F
• All other strips on this site at or above 0°F

High Temperature Ranges

• All strips have a temperature max of 160° F
• If higher temperatures are needed then use our line of Heat Rated Strip Curtains

Step 1 – Width x Height

• Measure the width and the height of the door opening or
  area where you want to install the strips.

Step 2 – Choose Your Hardware

• Decide on the type of mounting that best fits your application
  • Wall mount is preferred on doorways. This gets the hardware out
    of the doorway and allows the strips to overlap the door jambs for
    maximum seal and air lock.
  • AKON will add 6" more in total height and add about 6" total in width
  • For in-jamb use header mount, simply order the exact size you need
    to span the opening.
  • Universal mount can also be used when you are not sure.

PVC Strip Size Has 2 Aspects

• Strip Width
• and Thickness

How We Choose The Correct Strip Width

By using the simple chart shown below you can choose the appropriate
width of strip. For instance, if you have a very tall opening that you are
trying to cover and the strip width is too narrow it will curl at the bottom.
The taller the opening the wider the strip must be.

As an example if you have a 14’ high opening and it will be located indoors
then ideal strip as shown in the chart below would be a 12” wide strip.

How We Choose Strip Thickness

When choosing a strip thickness you should consider what will be traveling
through the strips.

• .060"- Ideal for people only traffic such as walk-in coolers - Indoors
• .080" - Ideal for heavy foot traffic and light industrial traffic - Indoors
• .120" - Ideal for moderate industrial traffic - Indoors and Outdoors
• .160" - Ideal for heavy industrial traffic for strong winds - Indoors and Outdoors

Things to Consider

• Not all strip widths have all thicknesses available
• For heavier traffic doors it is best to choose a Ribbed material over a Smooth material.
• 12" and 16" strips with 100% overlap are not ideal for foot traffic due to the force required to walk through them

How We Choose The Correct Strip Overlap

We first consider the type and volume of traffic.

• Personnel – Doors for people-only access should utilize small sized strips
  with less overlap. Consider 6″ or 8″ material with 33% to 67% overlap. Use
  4″ material only on very small openings because smaller strips have less wind
  resistance and aren’t ideal for heavy forklift traffic.
• Pallet Trucks – This indicates the door will get heavier traffic including
  material pallets, typically accompanied by a person. In this scenario, 6″
  material with 67% overlap, or 8″ with 25% or 50% overlap is the best option.
• Forklift Traffic – Forklift traffic indicates strip doors will face more abuse.
  Consequently, large PVC vinyl strip sizes are the best bet. Also consider the load
  the forklift will carry as the strips will drag over the load. If the load is light, very
  large strips may drag it off the forklift. Consider 12″ material with 50% to 100%
  overlap or 16″ material if used windy areas outside.

Chart Of Overlaps

Things to Consider

• User 67% or higher overlap for outdoor strips along with 12" to 16" wide strips