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Advantages of Using Insulated Curtains

Advantages of Using Insulated Curtains

When you work in an industrial setting, you probably encounter areas within your workspace that could benefit from some form of separation. For example, if you work in a food industry setting, there may be areas of the warehouse that need to be kept at a different temperature than the rest of the space. You may also be using curtains as a flexible means of entry from the outdoors, in which case it may be ideal to have the insulated curtains keeping the temperature zones separate. There are a number of

advantages to using insulated curtains

instead of traditional, non-insulated industrial curtains.

Save Money on Energy Costs

Installing insulated curtains in your workspace can help you save on energy costs by isolating specific work zones into their own temperature-controlled areas. Because insulated curtains ensure that, for example, cool air in a refrigerated zone doesn’t escape to the non-refrigerated area, you’ll end up spending less over time because the air conditioner won’t have to work as hard to keep the designated work environment at a consistent temperature. By containing temperature zones, your heating and cooling equipment have an easier job, which naturally costs less money. You’ll start to notice the savings sooner than you think – equipment working hard can really add up fast!

Keep Temperature Zones Consistent

Insulated curtains also ensure that the aforementioned temperature zones stay at the temperature they need to be. For instance, if the curtains are being used to contain indoor work areas from outdoor exposure, the insulated curtains will help prevent outside weather from changing the climate within the building. That means that in a building where the curtains are installed at a loading zone, the curtains’ presence helps keep the inside of the building at a comfortable temperature, regardless of what’s going on outside. These systems help you focus more on the activities of your business and less on temperature control.

Enjoy a Non-Permanent Solution

Of course, if the main goal is to separate different temperature zones, building walls and doors can get the job done as well, but one advantage of using insulated curtains is that they are an impermanent solution. Over time, your needs for the workspace may change or shift around, and because the curtains can be moved around, changing how they work for your space is not as involved as it would be to get rid of or move walls and doors. Impermanence may not always be seen as a positive thing; however, in the case of insulated curtains, it often is.

If you’re compelled to discuss your project, or if you have any questions about insulated curtains, contact AmCraft today.

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Industrial Insulated Dividers for ALL Four Seasons

Industrial Insulated Dividers for ALL Four Seasons

While the remnants of a harsh winter pass us by, it seems to be a ritual task to be able to store those thoughts of

industrial insulated divider walls

away and not worry about it until the next snow fall. Don’t pack those thoughts just yet! Thermal industrial partitions can be used year-round.

Spring Forward… and Back – Retractable Insulated Curtain Panels

Out with snow and cold, in with life sprouting everywhere! With wildlife crawling out of hibernation and trees coming back to life, it is almost impossible to think that insulation within your facility is necessary. While spring is an indication of warmer weather around the corner, there are still several reasons why it is vital to use an insulated industrial curtain barrier. With trees, flowers, and wildlife, come bugs, pollen, mold, and other allergens and contaminants that can pollute your workspace. Increasing amounts of rainstorms, wind, extreme temperatures, and dust tend to make their way into warehouses that do not have proper air flow containment methods. To protect products, processes, workers, and equipment, an insulated divider curtain can be installed to protect against substantial temperature fluctuations and control outside pests that can gain access through open warehouse doors and dock stations.

Keep Your Cool This Summer – Industrial Insulated Partitions

Summer is pleasant when you clock out, but if you work in a warehouse, you will have wished that you had a thermal industrial curtain divider! Many industries use loading dock stations for receiving and delivering raw materials; additionally, products are being shipped out on a consistent basis. Warehouse personnel are constantly being exposed to the summer heat and some of that heat (and humidity) is being trapped inside! An insulated warehouse curtain wall solves this problem by containing the cool air conditioning within the work areas to create a more comfortable and ultimately productive environment for your workers. The containment of air flow and control of temperature zones provide a substantial cost savings by reducing the amount of exposure that is infiltrating your entry and exit points.

Fall Into Winter – Thermal Industrial Separation

In the fall, Mother Nature prepares for hibernation. Leaves start to fall from the trees, the temperatures drop considerably and it’s time to turn up the heat again! The same insulated industrial divider can be used to contain the heat generated within the facility and control the wayward air flow, the same way it does in the summer. You can see that this multi-use insulated industrial curtain provides your company with energy cost savings throughout the year, and protects your employees and warehouse merchandise from all the changing seasons.

As you can see – the need for industrial insulated dividers remains constant. It is just the seasons that change! For more information or assistance with your project, contact one of our technical specialists at 847-439-4565 or email us at sales@amcraftonline.com.

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Why Should You Use Insulated Curtains?

Why Should You Use Insulated Curtains?

If you work in an industrial setting, whether it’s an auto shop, a warehouse, or a similar situation, insulated curtains may offer a number of great benefits for your operations. Insulated curtains from AmCraft Manufacturing are available in a variety of different thicknesses and insulation levels, providing you with the option to find the best curtain for your specific needs. Not only do

insulated curtains

offer exceptional temperature control, allowing for better or more versatile use of your space, but they can also help you save money on utilities because of their temperature-controlling capabilities.

Separate Different Temperature Zones

There are a number of reasons why you might need to have different parts of your warehouse kept at different temperatures. For instance, if you work in the food industry, you might need to have refrigerated foods held at a different temperature than dry product or packaged goods. If you default method is to simply keep the temperature at the lowest temperature point it needs to be to keep your products safe, you’re wasting a great deal of energy and money cooling the areas that don’t necessarily need to be cooled. Likewise, if you use a curtain to separate the outdoor elements from inside your building, you can easily control the temperature difference between the two environments and avoid having to alter your climate control more frequently.

Save Money on Utilities

Naturally, being able to separate different temperature zones will lead to a number of savings opportunities on your utility bills. Maintaining temperatures in different parts of your space is much easier when using insulated curtains, and not needing to use your utilities to compensate for the area that needs a different climate can save you a lot of money. Imagine being able to keep one section of your warehouse at the necessary 60 degrees while allowing the rest of the space to maintain a more reasonable room temperature. In small offices and areas, even a couple degrees difference can bring major savings. In comparison to a larger space (like a warehouse), the same couple of degrees will result in savings that are even more significant. Save money and enjoy more versatile usage of your warehouse or business space by using insulated curtains.

AmCraft offers products of light, medium, and heavy insulation, with different thicknesses that will match up to your specific needs. Contact us today for more information at 847-439-4565 or email us at sales@amcraftonline.com.

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Industrial Insulated Curtains for Aircraft and Aerospace Applications

Industrial Insulated Curtains for Aircraft & Aerospace Applications

With the constant air flow and traffic in an aircraft maintenance facility, industrial insulated aircraft curtains are an effective way to divide space to perform aircraft maintenance or other specific duties out of the way of problem areas. An industrial insulated curtain wall or enclosure provides temperature control and privacy for workers. The heavy vinyl curtains with sewn in insulation offer durability and can be fabricated in custom sizes to accommodate large scale air and space vehicle maintenance, whether it is for a commercial or a government application.

The security of an aircraft is assessed with strict procedures for compliance with federal regulations (mandatory technology updates, equipment checks, etc.). This assessment requires highly-skilled technicians to focus on the most tedious of tasks. An insulating industrial divider for hangars and maintenance bays can assist in the comfort of the technicians so they can further ensure all safety standards are accurately checked and standards are met. The aircraft curtains can do so by containing heat / conditioned air and removing visual distractions.

Aircraft Hangar Curtain Partitions for Protection

Aircraft maintenance facilities have a lot of traffic flow, as aircraft vehicles enter into and exit from the hangar bay areas on a continual basis. The large exterior doors open and close several times to allow the passage of helicopters, jets, passenger planes, cargo aircraft, government airplanes, aerospace vehicles, and other modes of air transportation. Testing equipment, technicians/engineers, and maintenance files are all at risk of being damaged, injured, or blown away by the wind and/or elements that come in with the aircraft carriers. In order to protect these operations, aircraft insulated hangar curtains separate the aircraft work areas from each other and from other parts of the hangar that is subject to or the cause of disruption.

An industrial insulated divider would separate different aircraft maintenance processes from each other, providing each technician the ability to focus on their specialty, but also providing a means to open up the space as needed to allow passage of other vehicles, people, or equipment. AmCraft industrial insulated curtains are available in different R values to accommodate temperature differentials at varying levels. Let us take a look at how AmCraft helped an aircraft maintenance facility separate areas in their aircraft hangar.

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Maintenance Repair & Hangar Areas: A Case Study

These images display an aircraft maintenance hangar where the requirement was to divide the maintenance repair area from the main hangar vestibule. Located in an area that receives many different extremes of weather, the customer wished to have the repair area heated for the technicians and to confine the heat to only that area for energy and cost efficiency. Our industrial grade insulated curtains provided the aircraft maintenance area with the temperature separation and confinement that was needed for this project. The aircraft hangar curtains also prevented wind and other natural elements from entering into repair work areas.

Airport & Aerospace Divisions

There are several other ways that an insulated aircraft curtain partition can assist in the airport and aerospace industries. Here are some of the following areas that would benefit from an industrial insulated curtain within a hangar area:
  • Jet and airplane engine disassembly
  • Aircraft engine and parts warehouses
  • Aircraft engine test facilities
  • Aerospace Office/Administration areas
  • Mechanical Work Areas
  • Air Compression Rooms
  • Airplane Staging Areas
  • Aircraft Composite and Coatings Repair Areas
  • A,B,C checkpoint areas
  • Cargo conversion facilities
  • Reconfiguration Station
  • Fuel tank inspections / repair facilities
  • Field Approval Certification Areas
  • Static and dynamic structural testing areas

… and more!

An Insulated Industrial Curtain is a great way to divide space and provide thermal properties for cold / hot air flow control and containment. Sometimes, only a single-layer curtain is necessary for the division of the maintenance bay and hangar areas.

Get in touch with our technical specialists to get an idea of how an insulated aircraft hangar partition can assist you with your project. Call us at: (847) 439-4565 or email us at sales@amcraftonline.com!

Warehouse Curtains for Temperature Controlled Areas

Warehouse Curtains for Temperature Controlled Areas

Warehouse curtain walls are an economical and effective way to meet these specifics within many industries. In order to maintain material compliance to satisfy the regulatory temperature compliance that the FDA requires, a single layer, vinyl divider curtain serves as a customizable solution for dividing large spaces. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has specific requirements for the storage of drug and/or cosmetic products. Some of the general requirements can be found in the following link:
For pharmaceutical storage, the ideal controlled room temperature would be between 68°F and 77°F in order to guarantee product integrity. For cosmetics, the ideal storage temperature between 46°F and 54°F. Both instances require a non-humid environment in order to maintain the integrity of the product.

Industrial Curtain Divider in Action

AmCraft recently worked on a project with a company to monitor temperature in relation to the FDA requirements specific to consumer goods (a tooth whitener product) that needed to be stored in a safe and controlled manner. The company needed to monitor fluctuations of temperature in a given time period and how it effects the integrity of the product. Since both cosmetics and drug components may be stored in the same area, it was the company’s responsibility to maintain compliance with both sets of FDA regulations.

The designated area in which they planned to do this was in a 13,500 square foot open area of their warehouse. The project goal was to create several areas separated with industrial curtain divider walls. The industrial curtains designed by AmCraft’s engineers made with climate control properties included filler panels and valances. The design allowed for sealing off the edges in order to create an airtight, temperature-separated area. The curtain enclosure created a temperature controlled barrier and eliminated external airflow from entering each area.

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Minimal air flow within monitored temperature areas

Access points in which both forklifts and people would be able to enter were also required. The material used for the access points are made of clear, PVC vinyl strips that allow easy access through the curtain enclosure and preserve the original function of a warehouse curtain wall. This easy entry and exit point is used so that retraction of an entire wall is not necessary. The combination of warehouse curtain walls and strip doors meet the temperature zoning requirements needed for proper monitoring.

The separation of temperature zones within a larger space was made easier with the utilization of warehouse curtains. Warehouse Curtains are a great way to create new walls where there previously were none, just an open space. In accordance with FDA requirements, the storage of certain drug and cosmetic products is now completed by using Warehouse Curtains to control and maintain temperatures at accepted levels in order to comply with regulatory requirements. AmCraft’s warehouse curtain divider solution served as a custom and effective wall barrier for preventing outside airflow from drastically affecting temperature zones inside the enclosure.

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Thermal Warehouse Curtains for Seasonal Demand

Advantages of Using Insulated Curtains

The seasons come and go, but the demand for thermal warehouse curtains remains the same – only the uses and applications for the insulated walls change. An insulated warehouse curtain that was used to keep extremely cold temperatures out and the comfortably warm heating within a workspace now can be designed to control several different temperature zones within a large facility.

Mother’s Day season is approaching

As the weather gets warmer, Mother’s day comes closer and the demand for the “perfect floral arrangement,” the perfect cake, and the perfect box of chocolates increases exponentially. Companies and corporations prepare months in advance for this time of the year, making sure all necessary measures are considered in lieu of this important commemoration of mothers everywhere. This is where our insulated warehouse curtains come into play.

A flower production plant that grows and stores these mother’s day floral arrangements require a constant ambient temperature with little to no variation. In order to control the temperature of this area, our thermal industrial curtains can act as a thermal barrier between areas. The thermal insulation properties help maintain temperatures to the required degrees and remain constant to protect the longevity of the flowers. This is not only important to deliver the beautiful flowers at the right time, but helps to make the company more profitable.

Not all flowers should be stored at the same temperatures. More tropical arrangements may require a higher temperature, or even a higher humidity level for the proper, ideal floral storage area. AmCraft manufactures a thermal warehouse curtain wall that can be used as a wall to separate these areas or in a refrigeration unit to contain temperature requirements, when used with proper edge sealing techniques. Available in light, medium, and heavy insulation levels (each corresponding to a specific R-value level of insulation), our insulated warehouse dividers give you the flexibility to curtain off different areas to provide perfect temperature differentials to each storage area.

Memorial Day on the Grill…

Also as the weather gets warmer, the thought of outdoor grilling comes into season, as well. Hot dogs, burgers, chicken, and all various types of meats are generally stored in freezer and refrigeration units in preparation for Memorial Day festivities. A distribution company or meat packaging company would use AmCraft’s thermal industrial curtains in order to provide heavy insulation level for insulated warehouse curtain walls, which have R-values up to 27. These industrial rigid thermal walls provide maximum insulation values for freezer and refrigerated storage while maintaining a temperature division between two separate areas that is necessary to the specific refrigeration requirements of a multitude of products.

For more information on our insulated industrial curtains, contact us today at 847-439-4565 or email us at sales@amcraftonline.com. Our technical specialists are waiting to hear from you.

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Thermal Industrial Curtain Enclosures Protect Products & Workers

Thermal Industrial Curtain Enclosures Protect Products & Workers

Many industries face with the dilemma of finding a solution which effectively addresses temperature separation while keeping costs at a minimum – a thermal industrial curtain enclosure is the ideal approach in tackling this common issue.

Many facilities require a designated, climate controlled area in which the storage is set at a constant, ideal temperature in order to maintain the integrity and quality of the products. For example, floral product storage requires a refrigerated temperature level of 33° to 35° F for standard flowers and 50° to 55° F for tropical flowers. AmCraft’s insulated warehouse curtain enclosures provide the ability to separate different temperature level requirements within the same workspace, providing optimal use of square footage and an easy-to-install, easy-to-move curtain wall system that can be re-configured as storage needs change.

Thermal industrial curtain enclosures can also be used for protecting workers from the elements, warehouses or large areas that do not have heat or cool air returns. Worker comfort and safety provides the type of environment that may assist in boosting productivity and morale within your warehouse and/or industrial processes. AmCraft provides a retractable insulated curtain enclosure that can create a more comfortable and protected work area.

The images seen below are insulated wall enclosures with an R value of 4, inside a warehouse. The customer’s desire was to create a separate work area within the warehouse space in order to enclose a repair station for their product. The warehouse is kept at about 55°F during the winter – for the repair area, the desired temperature is 10° to 15° warmer. In the summer, temperatures can rise up to 90°F, in which case, they would like to keep the area about 10° to 15° cooler. This thermal curtain enclosure has all custom edge sealing options, a floor mounted track system, as well as a reinforced clear vinyl cover (supported by steel struts) in order to maintain the effectiveness of the temperature separation between the enclosed industrial area and the rest of the warehouse. AmCraft went a step further to use white vinyl on the inside of the insulated warehouse curtain enclosure to create a “brighter” environment on the inside.

Contact us today for additional details and pricing for your insulated curtains project!

For more information on AmCraft’s industrial insulated curtain walls, please visit the following link: Insulated Industrial Curtains Page

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Retractable Insulated Industrial Curtains: R-Value

Retractable Insulated Industrial Curtains: R-Value

The most effective retractable

insulated industrial curtains

combine the appropriate level of insulation and airtight edge sealing techniques for your workplace requirements. The level of insulation – expressed in a numerical value – is a thermal property called R-Value. Whether it is for employee safety or temperature control, thermal insulated curtains are rated with an R-value based on the R-value of the materials used to fabricate insulated curtains.

Two steps that determine which R-value is used for Insulated Industrial Curtains:

  • Temperature differential between temperature-controlled areas and the overall ambient temperature.
  • Proper edge sealing techniques custom to your facility.
An R value represents the insulation property of certain types of material that have a numerical value. This numerical scale system is used to determine the correct amount of insulation necessary to properly regulate heat/cooling loss and heat migration. AmCraft manufactures R-value insulated curtains for a variety of applications in the workplace. The requirements of your temperature control situation will determine which insulated curtain will work best: light insulation (R1-R4, temperature differential up to 10-15°), medium insulation (R8-R15, temperature differential up to 25°) and heavy insulation (R15-R27, temperature differential up to 40°). AmCraft manufactures retractable insulated curtains that have R-values ranging from R1 (lightest) to R10 (heaviest).
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R-value is used to determine thermal properties for Retractable Insulated Curtains Customers.

We recently had a customer who required an insulated industrial curtain to have a considerable R-value for its extreme thermal specification. When AmCraft presented the customer with our highest R-value rating in the retractable insulated curtain series – R10 – they informed us that AmCraft is the only company within his research which offers an R-10 Retractable Insulated Curtain. This was an important find for the warehouse manager to bring to his boss. Both realized that AmCraft not only had what they were looking for, but were the only company that could help them.

AmCraft’s Insulated Industrial Curtains Lead the Way in Product Solutions

AmCraft Manufacturing is always developing new ways to manufacture products, such as our industrial retractable insulated curtains. Our interest in innovation and pursuit to provide the best industrial insulation curtain concepts create an environment in which creative ideas make custom applications a reality in the workplace. Our product/ engineering crews continue to enhance our design and functional capabilities so that AmCraft is able to provide customers with temperature control solutions that press the limits of industrial insulated curtain products. Our interest in solving customer problems allow us to rapidly push our industry forward and expand our product options for temperature control needs in businesses large and small.

Climate Curtains & Temperature Curtains for Warehouse Spaces

Climate Curtains & Temperature Curtains for Warehouse Spaces

Climate curtains for warehouse spaces provide an effective divider wall for rooms that require consistent climate control. Many times climate control curtains are the solution to containing and controlling cold air temperatures within a large facility. Cold storage warehouses and cold storage facilities offer a temperature controlled environment to their customers. This environment is essential for the protection and stability of many types of packaged goods. Temperature curtains are the same as climate curtains, they are a curtain barrier for controlling temperatures within a curtain wall section or a curtain enclosure.

The main purpose for using climate curtains is to contain temperature to a specific requirement. When the temperature needs to be very cold, such as in a cooler, freezer unit or freezer / refrigerated trucks for shipping goods, it is best to use insulated climate curtain panels. The insulation sewn into the curtain panels offer a better barrier to containing cold air than a vinyl curtain panel. Heavy vinyl curtain walls have thin insulate sewn into the curtains and are used to separate space, maintain temperature zones within a section of a large room, or when used to build an enclosure. The best climate curtain for your needs is determined by the application use and product requirements for temperature control.

Temperature control using climate curtains and temperature curtains is an important function for manufacturing, storage, food processing and food management, loading docks and other needs for indoor and outdoor applications. An industrial climate control curtain provides a long lasting and effective solution to many warehouse spaces. Climate curtains are also used for other indoor and outdoor applications that require some level of temperature control. Whether used to protect products and goods, control temperature costs or as a barrier from indoor and outdoor influence, Climate Curtains offer an effective and cost efficient way to manage your work space.

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Warehouse Curtains divide spaces for temperature control

Warehouse Curtains divide spaces
for temperature control

One of the greatest needs for warehouse curtains is to divide spaces for temperature control . A large warehouse typically is built as one large room, with high ceilings and dock doors. While this layout works well for housing large pieces of equipment, shelving units or stored goods, it is not very energy efficient. With the high cost of heating and air conditioning, a solution is necessary to contain temperature zones of specific areas within the warehouse to create improved energy efficiencies.
Many warehouse facilities have dock doors that are opened throughout the day which makes control of the air temperature that much harder to control and maintain. Whether in warm, cold, humid or dry weather, this constant exposure to outdoor elements makes a warehouse not only uncomfortable for employees, but can affect or damage goods inside the facility.
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Warehouse curtains offer control over the indoor temperature and air flow from the outside. Warehouse curtain walls act as a warehouse room divider and provides a barrier wall that contains temperature to a specific area. Warehouse curtains are typically mounted to structural beams or ceiling trusses, and our roller track system allows for flexibility in how the curtains are used. Curtain walls can be retracted at any time to allow passage for moving large items and include strip curtain doors for passage of personnel and fork lifts. Industrial curtain valances fill spaces from the ceiling to the curtain track system to create a custom fit enclosure.

Warehouse curtains are an economical and flexible solution to containing warehouse space. The curtain and track systems can easily be moved or repositioned as needs change. It is best to use a professional and licensed installer for the installation of large warehouse curtain walls. AmCraft industrial warehouse curtains are constructed using heavy pvc material with sewn and rf welded edges for long lasting durability. The vinyl material is easy to clean by wiping down with soft cloths and simple cleaners.