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Warehouse Strip Curtains | Vinyl Strip Curtain Kits
Steel Guard Safety’s warehouse strip curtains are heavy-duty vinyl PVC strip curtain kits engineered for industrial doorways, loading docks, cold storage, and high-traffic forklift passages. Available in smooth and ribbed profiles, our vinyl strip doors install in minutes and immediately begin reducing energy costs, controlling temperature, and improving workflow — without restricting access for people, forklifts, or equipment.
Every kit ships with universal galvanized steel mounting hardware and pre-cut, pre-punched strips — ready to hang right out of the box. Custom widths and lengths are available to fit any opening. All materials meet USDA sanitation standards for food production and cold storage environments.
Explore our full line of PVC Strip Curtains including freezer, welding, trailer, and bulk roll configurations — all manufactured direct by Steel Guard Safety.
Smooth vs. Ribbed — Which Vinyl Strip Curtain Is Right for You?
Both smooth and ribbed PVC strip curtain kits provide the same core benefits — temperature control, energy savings, and flexible access. The difference comes down to your traffic type and how hard your doorway gets used.
Smooth PVC Strip Curtain Kits
Smooth, flat PVC strip curtains are the most widely used vinyl strip door configuration in warehouses and industrial facilities. The flat profile allows strips to overlap cleanly and return to position quickly after contact, maintaining a consistent thermal barrier throughout the day. Smooth kits are the right choice for standard warehouse doorways, loading dock entries, and general industrial openings with moderate forklift or pedestrian traffic.
- Profile: Clear, smooth flat PVC
- Available widths: 6″, 8″, 12″, or 16″ wide strips
- Material: Transparent PVC — flexible, high clarity, low curl
- Kit includes: Universal galvanized steel hardware with bolts and mounting plate (mounts on wall, eave, or suspendible), pre-cut and pre-punched strips
- Best for: Standard warehouse doorways, loading docks, general industrial openings, moderate forklift traffic
- Ships in: 1–2 business days
Ribbed PVC Strip Curtain Kits
Ribbed PVC strip curtains feature a raised profile that dramatically reduces surface contact during forklift impact. When a forklift pushes through a ribbed strip curtain, only the raised ribs make contact rather than the full face of the strip — distributing impact across a minimal surface area and significantly extending strip life in high-frequency forklift applications. If your doorway sees heavy forklift traffic throughout the day, ribbed strips will outlast smooth strips and maintain better clarity over time.
- Profile: Clear, ribbed (raised) PVC
- Available widths: 8″, 12″, or 16″ wide strips
- Material: Transparent PVC — raised ribbed profile for impact resistance
- Kit includes: Universal galvanized steel hardware with bolts and mounting plate (mounts on wall, eave, or suspendible), pre-cut and pre-punched strips
- Best for: High-frequency forklift entries, heavy-traffic industrial doorways, loading dock doors with constant equipment movement
- Ships in: 1–2 business days
Warehouse Strip Curtain Applications
Our vinyl strip curtain kits are used across a wide range of industrial and commercial environments:
- Warehouse and distribution center doorways
- Loading dock doors and forklift entries
- Cold storage and walk-in cooler or freezer access points
- Supermarket and food service back-of-house passages
- Manufacturing facility interior doorways
- Crane ways and overhead equipment passages
- Temperature-controlled storage rooms
- Fume and dust containment zones
Benefits of Vinyl Strip Curtain Kits
- Reduce energy costs up to 30% — vinyl strip doors maintain temperature separation between adjoining spaces without blocking access, significantly cutting heating and cooling costs.
- USDA certified materials — suitable for food production, cold storage, and food service environments.
- Fast installation — kits include all hardware and pre-cut strips. Most installations complete in under 30 minutes with no special tools.
- Forklift rated — both smooth and ribbed profiles are designed to withstand repeated forklift contact without tearing or permanent deformation.
- Custom sizing available — every kit is available in custom widths and lengths to fit standard and non-standard door openings.
- Multiple mounting options — universal galvanized steel hardware mounts on wall face, door eave, or suspendible configurations.
- High clarity PVC — maintains visibility through the curtain for safety and workflow awareness.
Additional Information:
Mounting Hardware Included with Every Kit
Every Steel Guard warehouse strip curtain kit ships with a universal galvanized steel mounting bracket, bolts, and a mounting plate. The universal design accommodates three mounting configurations — wall face mount, eave mount, or suspendible — covering virtually any standard industrial doorway without additional hardware purchases. For wider openings or higher-volume doorways, free-standing hardware frames and full track systems are also available. Contact us to spec hardware for oversized or non-standard openings.
Other PVC Strip Curtain Products
Looking for a specific application? Steel Guard manufactures vinyl strip curtains for a range of specialized environments:
- Freezer Strip Curtains — USDA and ESA 2007 certified for walk-in coolers and cold storage
- PVC Strip Bulk Rolls — buy by the roll for custom configurations or replacement strips
Explore our full line of PVC Strip Curtains including freezer, welding, trailer, and bulk roll configurations — all manufactured direct by Steel Guard Safety.
Need help selecting the right strip curtain for your application? Call us at 708-589-4588 or request a quote online — our team will help you spec the right kit for your facility.
PVC Strip Curtain Materials
Clear Smooth and ribbed polyvinyl chloride, Strips, and rolls made from US made PVC in varying thicknesses and widths. See PVC Strip Curtain Technical Data
Smooth strip curtains have a flat profile that overlaps cleanly and returns to position quickly after contact — ideal for standard warehouse doorways and moderate forklift traffic. Ribbed strip curtains have a raised profile that minimizes surface contact during forklift impact, significantly extending strip life in high-frequency forklift applications.
Properly installed vinyl strip curtain kits can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 30% compared to open doorways. By maintaining a consistent thermal barrier while still allowing free passage for people and equipment, strip curtains significantly reduce the energy lost through frequently used industrial doorways.
Yes — all Steel Guard PVC strip curtain materials meet USDA sanitation standards, making them suitable for food production, food service, cold storage, and pharmaceutical environments. Low-temperature versions are also available for walk-in cooler and freezer applications.
Smooth strip curtain kits are available in 6″, 8″, 12″, and 16″ wide strip configurations. Ribbed kits are available in 8″, 12″, and 16″ wide strips. Both profiles are available in custom lengths to fit any standard or non-standard door opening.
Most installations complete in under 30 minutes with no special tools required. Every kit includes universal galvanized steel mounting hardware with bolts and a mounting plate. The universal bracket accommodates three configurations — wall face mount, eave mount, or suspendible.
Strip curtain lifespan depends on traffic volume, temperature exposure, and whether the correct profile was selected for the application. Steel Guard’s high-grade PVC materials resist yellowing, curling, and brittleness far longer than standard-grade imports. Replacement strips and bulk rolls are available so you can replace individual strips without purchasing a full new kit.
