Strip Doors and Bulk PVC
Strip Doors and Bulk PVC Installation and Repair in Columbus, OH and Newark, OH
Action Industrial Services provides strip door and bulk PVC installation, repair, and product guidance for customers in Columbus, OH, Newark, OH, and throughout Central Ohio. PVC strip doors help separate spaces, reduce energy loss, improve traffic flow, and limit the entry of dirt, dust, insects, birds, fumes, and other unwanted elements.
We offer factory-assembled strip doors and bulk PVC strip material for many commercial, warehouse, cooler, freezer, dock, and industrial applications. Because every opening has different traffic, temperature, and visibility needs, our team can help you choose the right strip width, thickness, overlap, and material type.
We only carry quality products from Rotary Products. These products are among the highest quality dock products made in the USA. Contact us and we will be happy to help you choose the most cost-effective strip door or bulk PVC solution for your facility.
PVC Strip Doors for Warehouses, Docks, and Industrial Facilities
PVC strip doors use transparent, flexible vinyl strips to create a barrier across a doorway while still allowing people, carts, forklifts, and equipment to move through the opening. As a result, they work well in areas where frequent traffic makes traditional doors slower or less practical.
Strip doors can help regulate temperature, reduce noise, conserve energy, and improve comfort between different areas of a facility. In addition, they help limit the movement of dust, dirt, insects, birds, fumes, and other foreign matter into protected spaces.
Rotary Products strip doors are custom designed for the intended use, whether your facility needs an interior personnel door, an exterior freight door, or a specialty PVC strip material. Depending on the application, your strip door may require different strip widths, thicknesses, and overlaps.
Choosing the Right Strip Door Material
The right strip door depends on the door height, traffic type, indoor or outdoor location, and level of protection needed. For example, a small interior personnel door may only need lightweight strips, while an exterior freight door with heavy equipment traffic may require thicker, wider PVC material with a greater overlap.
Recommendations for Strip Doors
The right strip door material depends on the opening height, traffic type, location, and level of protection needed. Use the guide below as a general reference when comparing PVC strip door thickness, width, and overlap options.
| Typical Strip Door Application | Thickness | Strip Width | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel doors for interior walk-through openings up to 7′ high. Lightweight and inexpensive. | .060″ | 6″ | 2/3″ |
| Interior doors up to 8′ high. Not recommended for exterior openings. | .080″ | 8″ | 2″ or full |
| Interior doors up to 10′ high. Not recommended for exterior openings. | .080″ | 12″ | 4″ or full |
| Minimum protection for exterior openings up to 12′ high. | .120″ | 12″ | 4″ |
| Better protection for exterior openings up to 14′ high. Also helpful for noise control. | .120″ | 12″ | Full |
| Exterior doors with heavy vehicular traffic. Somewhat difficult for personnel traffic. | .160″ | 16″ | 4″ |
| Exterior doors with constant, heavy-duty equipment traffic. Best for sound control. Not recommended for constant personnel traffic. | .160″ | 16″ | Full |
This table provides general recommendations only. Since every facility is different, Action Industrial Services can help you confirm the correct PVC strip door material based on your opening size, equipment traffic, temperature needs, and daily workflow.
Door opening height also matters. Since the strips curve inward as they hang, proper sizing helps the strips overlap correctly and create an effective seal. However, if strips hang too high, the overlap may decrease from top to bottom and reduce the door’s performance.
Strip Door Material Options
Action Industrial Services can help you choose from several PVC strip material options based on your application, traffic level, and operating environment.
Standard Strip Material
Standard strip material uses clear vinyl and comes in multiple widths, including 6″, 8″, 12″, 16″, and 48″. This material offers strong clarity and includes stabilizers that help reduce fading and yellowing from ultraviolet light. It also cleans easily with water and household detergent.
Ribbed Strip Material
Ribbed strip material includes triangular ribbing that helps reduce scratching from truck and cargo traffic. In addition, the ribs create small air pockets for added insulation and reduce contact between strips, which can help lower static electricity.
Weld Strip Material
Weld strip material works well for areas where welding takes place. Its tinted color helps reduce the incidental effects of bright ultraviolet light from welding arcs, while the thick material helps sparks shed from the surface.
USDA Strip Material
USDA vinyl strip material meets federal requirements for incidental contact with meat, poultry, and dairy products. It is also available in reinforced vinyl strips that can function at temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Orange Safety Strip Material
Orange safety strip material helps outline hazardous areas, mark door jamb edges, and identify high-traffic zones. Therefore, it can improve visibility and support safer movement through busy facility openings.
Need Strip Doors or Bulk PVC for Your Facility?
Action Industrial Services can help you choose, install, repair, or replace strip doors and bulk PVC material for your warehouse, dock, cooler, freezer, or industrial space. Contact us for PVC strip door solutions in Columbus, OH, Newark, OH, and throughout Central Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions About Strip Doors and Bulk PVC
What are PVC strip doors used for?
PVC strip doors help separate spaces while allowing people, carts, forklifts, and equipment to move through the opening. As a result, they work well in warehouses, loading docks, coolers, freezers, production areas, and other commercial or industrial spaces.
How do strip doors help reduce energy loss?
Strip doors help limit air movement between areas, which can reduce heating and cooling loss. In addition, they help maintain temperature control around coolers, freezers, dock openings, and other high-traffic spaces.
Can PVC strip doors help keep out dust, insects, birds, and fumes?
Yes. PVC strip doors create a flexible barrier that helps reduce the entry of dirt, dust, insects, birds, fumes, and other unwanted elements. Therefore, they can help protect cleaner or more controlled areas inside a facility.
What is the difference between standard and ribbed strip material?
Standard strip material offers clear visibility and works well for many common applications. Ribbed strip material adds raised ribs that help reduce scratching from truck and cargo traffic, improve insulation, and reduce static between strips.
When should I use weld strip material?
Weld strip material works best around areas where welding takes place. Its tinted color helps reduce exposure to bright ultraviolet light from welding arcs, while the thicker material helps sparks shed from the surface.
How do I choose the right strip width, thickness, and overlap?
The right strip width, thickness, and overlap depend on the door height, indoor or outdoor location, traffic type, equipment used, and level of protection needed. Action Industrial Services can review these details and recommend the best option.
Does Action Industrial Services install and repair strip doors?
Yes. Action Industrial Services provides strip door and bulk PVC sales, installation, repair, and replacement for customers in Columbus, OH, Newark, OH, and throughout Central Ohio.