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Why Use Acoustic Curtains?

Why Use Acoustic Curtains?

Acoustic curtains are manufactured for reducing noise throughout a specific work area. At AmCraft Manufacturing, we offer a variety of

acoustic curtains,

including noise separators, noise enclosures, and noise control baffle systems. These curtains can work for OSHA compliance situations as well as informal noise containment, and can provide great benefits for the spaces they’re used in. If you’re unsure if your workspace needs acoustic curtains, read on to learn more about them.

Benefits of Acoustic Curtains

Excessive noise in any workplace can be detrimental to productivity. In addition to being distracting, noise can also be harmful to an employee’s health: nagging headaches, high blood pressure, and anxiety can be exacerbated when one is subjected to prolonged periods of time in loud environments. Hearing loss is a common problem for employees who work in such conditions.

Acoustic curtains and noise control systems can help with the above mentioned issues a great deal. Acoustic baffle systems reduce the echo and reverberation in a loud venue or space, which is helpful for areas where “sound bouncing” is prevalent, such as areas made with drywall, glass, tile, and other materials that allow sound to resonate for a long period of time. Additionally, acoustic curtains allow for a more efficient use of space: you can create separate work areas when sound is effectively blocked, ensuring better, safer working conditions for your employees.

Differences Between Enclosures, Separators & Control Systems

There are different levels of sound-cancelling acoustic curtains. At AmCraft, we offer noise enclosures, noise separators, and noise control baffle systems.

Noise enclosures create complete of room-type areas used to confine a source of sound, or to confine a quiet area. Enclosures prevent a substantial percentage of noise from leaving or from entering the enclosure. This is ideal in industrial settings where machinery is very loud, as it shields employees from having to listen to the sound all day long.

Noise separators are used for creating a barrier between one space and another, allowing the sound to keep from disrupting the neighboring area. A typical use for this is in a sports facility where courts near each other need to be kept separate.

Finally noise control baffle systems are used to absorb noise in areas prone to high decibel sound sources. Sound-absorbing wall panels, acoustic baffles, and flexible acoustic banners all help lessen echo and reverberation within an area.

Which product will be best for your space depends on your specific needs. Call AmCraft today for more information about noise reducing solutions at 847-439-4565 or email at sales@amcraftonline.com.

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Things to Consider When Choosing Acoustic Curtains

Things to Consider When Choosing Acoustic Curtains

At AmCraft Manufacturing, we are proud to offer our clients a variety of noise reducing solutions for a number of applications. When it comes to making your own decision about what product is best for your needs, it’s helpful to consider the most pressing factors in order to ensure you’re getting the most effective acoustic solution. Once you’re able to determine your needs, choosing the right product for your use becomes much easier.

Type of Noise

Decibel and frequency describe the sound level and number of cycles of a sound wave in one second – in other words, how loud or how high- or low-pitched a noise is. What is the source of the noise? This will help you determine which is the best solution.

Sound Frequency

Frequency, or pitch, is a major factor in how easy or difficult it can be to reduce the sound. Lower frequency sounds are harder to contain or block than are higher frequency sounds. Low frequency sound waves have a greater length for the wave cycle to travel – they carry the sound further. For example, thunder would be harder to contain than someone playing the flute.

Noise Intensity

The intensity of a noise is going to directly impact the type of product you’ll need to contain it – in other words, how loud is the sound? The decibel (dB) range of the sound to be reduced will help determine the type of noise control system, and the strength of sound attenuation medium that will be best for your needs.

Permanent or Temporary Solutions

The best sound reducing solution will be one that’s installed permanently. However, in many situations, a truly permanent option is either not feasible for the space or not conducive to the needs and activities of the organization. Since noise is energy that “bounces,” it must be “consumed” through a combination of absorption and blocking.

Acoustic curtains

provide the perfect combination, making it easy to reduce sound in an area. Depending on the type of noise you are dealing with, particularly the size and source of the noise, some products might work better than others. If you’re ready to get to work on your noise-reducing project but need a bit more guidance about which method is best for reducing sound from entering or leaving a space, contact AmCraft today at 847-439-4565 or email us at sales@amcraftonline.com.
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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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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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Contact one of our technical representatives today for more information at: 847-439-4565 or email us at: sales@amcraftonline.com.

Noise Control Curtains for the Noisiest Industries

Noise Control Curtains for the Noisiest Industries

When the top 4 noisiest industries and applications have extended far beyond the hazardous decibel levels, industrial noise control curtains are a formidable solution at greatly reducing the noise. AmCraft offers several industrial sound curtain products that will assist in the cancellation of noise.

Take a look below at the Top 4 Industries of Noise.

1. The Manufacturing Industry

Manufacturing serves as one of the largest industries in the U.S. It is also the industry with the greatest number of recorded illnesses due to hearing loss – roughly 1 of 9 manufacturing-related injuries. In a large space with many different types of reflective surfaces (metal, glass, etc.), the amount of reverberation coupled with the extreme noise levels of loud machinery create an environment dangerous for the health and safety of workers.

Sound control industrial curtains create barriers that can be moved out of the way to open up a space, or closed, as a way to separate the noise from reaching other areas. Industrial noise control curtain enclosures can also isolate areas and noise at the source. Combined with other industrial sound insulating curtain products, such as acoustic baffles and/or wall panels, absorbing the low frequency sound waves of machinery creates a more comfortable and safe environment for everyone.

2. Construction Industry

When you pass by any construction site, you may notice the sound level to be quite loud. Now imagine being exposed to this on a regular basis. Construction workers, foremen, and even those in the areas surrounding construction sites are exposed to 85dB of sound or higher for long, extended periods of time. A hammer drill, a jackhammer, and other tools have a decibel output of around 115dB! The use of industrial sound curtains to decrease noise to safer levels for construction proves to be an effective solution.

One example is using industrial sound curtains to minimize noise in residential areas during railroad construction. Placing an outdoor barrier along the construction site helps to dampen the source of noise. As railroad workers move along the track, the outdoor sound panels can be re-configured to move along with the source of noise.

Within an industrial park, the construction of new commercial buildings tends to disrupt surrounding businesses. Industrial sound insulation dividers help to alleviate the construction noise by creating temporary industrial noise control partitions.

If you are adding a wing or re-constructing parts of an existing building while a business is still running, it is important to maintain a safe level of noise. In offices, conference areas, hospital rooms, classrooms, hotel rooms, and their occupants are all affected by the sound distractions of construction, ultimately affecting business in one way or another. Industrial noise cancelling curtains would help reduce effects of the sound source and create a more pleasant environment.

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3. Airport Industry

The sound of a jet engine is approximately 140dB in noise level. Imagine several jet engines in one area, being serviced! For aircraft hangar applications, the use of an industrial grade curtain wall for sound control is vital. With sound reducing baffles and noise reducing wall panels absorbing the low frequency sound reflections, the industrial curtains are made to decrease noise levels and absorb longer sound waves in order to reduce the jet engine noise, creating a comfortable working environment for workers and technicians to better service airplanes, helicopters and other aerospace vehicles.

4. Nightlife / Entertainment Industry

A club has loud music that is well above 100dB. A concert venue has well above 100dB in loud, live music (amplifiers, guitars, musicians of all genres). Both venues harbor a great density of people within a limited amount of space. Reverberation bounces off the reflective surfaces, affecting the health and safety of several hundred (and sometimes thousands) of club hoppers, audience members, staff, and fans everywhere.

Sound deadening industrial curtain products, such as baffles and wall panels, will help dampen the noise which permeates through each venue, making the club environment and / or musical experience more enjoyable and comfortable for fans and “clubheads” everywhere.

Noise control curtain options serve various industries across the board for various functions. From classic warehouse applications to entertainment venues, AmCraft has a noise control curtain product for any industry. Contact our technical specialists today for more information at 847-439-4565 or email us at sales@amcraftonline.com.

Industrial Divider Curtains: Vision Panels

Industrial Divider Curtains: Vision Panels

When a business compartmentalizes different workstations within a larger area,

industrial divider curtains

with a vision panel included have a few additional benefits that help to perform the following functions:
  • Easy oversight of employees and/or operations
  • Standard clear vision panels accommodate the average line of sight
  • Allows natural light and/or light from other areas to enter a workspace
  • “Opens up” the work area while keeping operations in separate “rooms”
  • Industrial curtains with vision panels can be constructed to serve special requirements (food grade, auto body, etc.)

Turn On the “Light”

Not only can curtain dividers protect the interior structural integrity of a workspace, but can also allow natural light to enter an area that would, otherwise, be closed off by permanent, solid walls. Vision panels provide a flexible “window” that stretches the span of the industrial warehouse curtain, permitting light to pass through. The images below are from one of our customers that required separate, private wash bays for various types of vehicles. They wanted to protect the machinery, walls, windows, and built-in shelving units from power washing, maintain retractability, and also have the ability to maximize the use of natural light within each of the bays.

As the renowned American architect, Louis Kahn, once said, “A room is not a room without natural light.” A warehouse industrial curtain with a vision panel provides the ability to conserve energy by allowing sunlight to radiate through the industrial partition curtain.

Room with a View

AmCraft has an industrial warehouse curtain solution that also provides a clear vinyl vision panel within the warehouse curtain divider that will allow warehouse managers and production supervisors to maintain the ability to observe operations, react quickly to emergency safety situations, or manage productivity on an assembly line. Our flexible vision panels offer a clear view into the different areas, even when an area is fully enclosed.

The picture below illustrates an industrial curtain divider project with a vision panel. The customer is a vinyl fabric and plastics manufacturer who needed to confine a specific process within a warehouse curtain enclosure, but also maintain visual access into the area for supervision and worker safety. Our warehouse partition walls with a vision panel created a “room with a view” to provide a means to both contain and to observe the manufacturing process simultaneously.

If there are any details that you would like to discuss or for a custom quote, contact one of our AmCraft technical specialists today at 847-439-4565.

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Clear Industrial Curtains

Clear Industrial Curtains

AmCraft Clear Industrial Curtains are a great option for dividing a large warehouse space where visibility is important. Food processing plants and wash bays use clear industrial curtains to divide rooms and workstations. Areas that use a clear vinyl curtain not only contain airborne contaminants and control temperature zones, but the visibility provides better management of workers, a well lit work environment, and more control of what happens inside the curtain area. Worker safety is another important factor in choosing a clear industrial curtain to divide or enclose your work space.

Clear Curtain Walls for Industrial Applications

Clear curtain walls are available with all of the features of other industrial applications that use color panels or light blocking materials. Clear Vinyl Curtain Walls are fabricated anyway you want it, with color trim (to match your environment) and in any size and room configuration. Our seams are sewn for durability, whether it is a free hanging ceiling mounted clear industrial curtain or is attached to floor brackets to offer more stability and less movement from air flow, the seams reduce tearing and damage from abrasion.

Clear Industrial Curtain Material Choices

The clear PVC industrial curtain is available in 12mil , 20mil or 40mil vinyl, and are custom fabricated to your layout requirements. USDA Clear wash down curtains typically are constructed of the heavier 40mil industrial clear vinyl curtain material and is used in most food processing plants. The lighter weight materials are most often used in warehouses or any separated area that requires visibility through all or part of a contained area.

Additions to our Clear Industrial Curtain Wall:

  • Steel roller and ceiling mounted track systems
  • Clear PVC strip doors create entryways
  • Floor sweeps or floor brackets to reduce movement
  • Logo printing is available
  • Sewn edges for a finished, durable curtain
  • Materials are resistant to wash down chemicals
  • FDA fire resistant materials
  • USDA material for use in food processing plants
  • PVC material is easy to clean
  • Standard & custom sizes are available
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Curtain Divider Walls for Industrial Applications

Curtain Divider Walls for Industrial Applications

AmCraft manufactures

curtain divider walls for industrial applications

such as separating warehouse space, containing temperature zones in distribution facilities and wash bay, work bay enclosures. Many companies look for an inexpensive way to maximize floor space for a variety of reasons. Some equipment requires protection from dust and debris in order to function properly. Manufacturing processes require a clean environment when fabricating goods and for the safety of workers. Curtain Divider Walls are an easy, flexible way to separate space and create enclosed areas within a large facility.

Curtain Divider Walls from AmCraft Manufacturing are used to separate work areas to accommodate temperature variances within a warehouse space. Curtain Divider Walls protect product, employees and equipment from extreme cold, heat, humidity, wind and outdoor elements from dock door openings. Curtain Dividers also manage air flow patterns for better containment of air conditioning systems for better energy efficiency and cost control.

Curtain Divider Walls can be used to create an enclosure for softwall cleanroom applications. Valances are custom installed on site to create a perfect fit from the ceiling to the curtain mounting system. Most applications for curtain and divider walls are used with steel roller track systems for easy accessibility into the curtain divided work area. Roller Track systems are easily removed for remounting to another location and expanding your existing curtain wall or enclosure. Many times air filtration systems are installed inside a curtain divider enclosure to maintain clean air and temperature requirements. These curtain divider walls provide effective containment from temperature variances, debris contamination and provide control of air flow patterns.

An Industrial Curtain Wall is used as a divider wall for these purposes. Curtain walls are less restrictive and less costly to install than other rigid or constructed walls. Curtain divider walls are made to fit any industrial space and are customizable with window and door options in colors to match your facility.

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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.