Strip Curtains.com has been contacted by the parents of Blair Tischaefer for a sponsorship opportunity in the Great Northwestern Snowcross Series ( Free Style Ski Doo ) ….Strip Curtains (stripdoor) will be installed into the trailer to provide temperature control throughout the circuit…
Blair on Ski Doo
JDB Race Team is pleased to announce Blair Tischaefer, racing his Ski-Doo Freestyle in the transition class in the Great Northern Snowcross Series.Blair just finished his fifth year of go-kart racing as points series champion and winner of the 75 lap endurance race. He has raced BMX bicycles and placed 6th in the state. He also enjoys baseball, football, and trap shooting. His GPA is consistently above 3.0.We are seeking sponsorship for this fine young racer in the form of equipment, services, and/or monetary donations. In return for your sponsorship, you will receive a place for advertising on our 24 foot trailor, and possibly the snowmobile. The trailer will be at all of our races, and used for family snowmobile trips throughout the state. Pictures and videos that are taken will appear on Facebook and YouTube.Our tentative race dates, and locations are as follows:December 9th Ironwood, MIJanuary 14th, Wisconsin DellsFebruary 10th WeyauwegaFebruary 18th PlymouthFebruary 25th Eagle River
If you are interested in sponsorship drop us a line ….
Strip Curtains protect animals…as per thread from the Goat Spot…
” Hi All,
My DH installed a strip door for our goats leading out to their pasture. These are the type used in large walk in freezers. The strips are clear and are flexible at very low temperatures. So it allows light in but cuts down on drafts during the day. Also since we are in the snow belt, we have seen that it keeps out the snow. All the while letting the goats go in and out as they please. At night since the door is a sliding type this really cuts down on the drafts.
The strips were very easy to install and were reasonably priced. For a 36″ door it was $105.00 with shipping.
Here is a pictures, feel free to ask any questions.
Michelle in Snowy WV ”
See pictures of the installed curtain and the remaining blog at :
http://thegoatspot.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=17874&view=previous
Ribbed PVC Strips for doors are common in high traffic applications. The ribs on the strip are off-set on
2” centers and exhibit an extrusion that projects out from the strip approximately ¼”. These extrusions act as a buffer when machines hit the plastic pro-longing the life of the material. When a forklift hits the plastic the machine first makes contact with the ribs which prevents the inner portion between the ribs from touching the machine and thus scratching (common with smooth strips). Clarity is maintained for a longer period of time in comparison to smooth strips….
Other benefits to the ribbed strips are that they don’t stick as easy as smooth strips. In high traffic environments it is common for oil or other contaminants to rub off from machines onto the plastic as the strips drape over loads , products etc. When oil or residue smears on smooth strips as they swing back they may stick to each other whereas the ribs on the ribbed material prevent this from happening. For this reason ribbed strips are also recommended in high moisture environments where smooth strips often stick do to condensation etc….
Ribbed PVC strips can be purchased in widths from 8” to 16”…..
Strip Doors or Strip Curtains are common in hundreds of different applications from pet doors to exhaust hood enclosures to truck applications and most commonly cooler and freezer doors. So strip curtains.com offers various types of mounts which include sliding and fixed systems to loop and swinging hardware in an effort to accommodate all applications, however, for the most part ….most customers are interested in a basic strip door that is fixed or stationary.
Most strip doors are installed on the face of a wall or above a framed opening. The strip door is typically longer and wider so that the strips cover the complete opening providing for an effective seal. The hardware will attach to the wall face, a few inches over the opening and will extend past the sides (width of opening ) by a few inches, overlapping or masking the side walls. So when recommending the appropriate kit size , it is usually the next size up when compared to the opening size ( net frame opening ). For instance, if the net frame opening is 120″ X 120″ ( common door opening ) a 132″ X 132″ Door kit is recommended. If the strips end up being too long they can always be trimmed with a utility knife.
If there are obstructions over the opening ( on the face of the wall ) which restrict a face mount installation, a header mount installation is available. This attachment method allows for the hardware to install under the lintel or on the under side of the door jam. This installation option is also popular on outside openings ( loading doors ) where the jam is quite wide ( 6″ or so ) and the strips then hang recessed in from the warehouse wall ( outside wall )…allowing for a bit of cover and protection from winds which may blow againts or along the outside walls.
Another consideration is the amount of traffic that the door will be exposed to. For high traffic doors with Forklifts, Hi-lo’s, electric walkies etc….ribbed anti scratch strips are recommended as these strips include vertical extrusions on typicall 2″ centers which act as buffers against all machines. These extrusions which project out also keep the inner portion of the strip clear for loger periods providing greater clarity across the door.
Ribbed strips are also recommended in high moisture conditions or in high wind conditions since the ribbs prevent the strips from sticking ( common with smooth strips and condensation build up ) and prevent strips from flapping ( the ribs interlock and do not sway or flap as easy as the smooth strips) in windy conditions.
Other factors to consider when ordering a strip door include the strip overlap configuration, the thickness and strip width along with the color ( clear vs semi tranparent or opaque ) . 6 and 8″ wide strips are common for small openings while 12″ and 16″ wide strips are usuall for larger openings. Strip thickness typically corresponds with strip width ( ie. 6″ strips are .06″ thick, 8″ strips are .08″ thick and 12″ strips are .120″ thick ) .
There are also various material types ….some with anti static properties, some with USDA approval and others with additional UV inhibitors for welding and high UV exposure.
See strip door kit sizes , configurations, material types and hardware options at :
http://www.strip-curtains.com/order/stripDoors_1.php
May
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College cafeteria cuts costs with a quick cooler fix
Nina WinhamFor bchydro.com
With three restaurant facilities and up to 7,000 hungry students to serve, Louie Girotto has good reason to think about energy efficiency in food service settings.
Girotto one of the Facilities Services Managers at Douglas College, which operates campuses in New Westminster and Coquitlam, that include two cafeterias and a deli. Between them, the food service facilities include four walk-in freezers and five walk-in coolers (refrigerators). That’s why a particular offer under the Power Smart Product Incentive Program (PIP) caught Girotto’s eye.
“One of the Power Smart incentives for saving energy is to install a plastic curtain across the door of your walk-in freezers – a strip curtain,” he says. “What that does is help keep the cold in the freezer – you don’t lose a whole lot of cooling when you open the door and walk through. It saves energy, and also reduces the run time of the equipment (by not having to make up for lost energy), so that should save wear and tear on the equipment.”
Strip curtains on walk-in refrigerators and freezers can cut outside air infiltration by as much as 75% and can have a payback of less than one year. One study found that adding strip curtains to the doors of a 240 sf walk-in refrigerator reduced energy consumption by 3,730 kWh per year – about 9% of total energy consumption for the unit.
Douglas College installed a total of 60 feet (width) of strip curtain on medium temperature coolers, and 40 feet on low temperature coolers (freezers) for an estimated savings of 85,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year – about $4,700 of annual savings on its electricity bill. In addition, the Product Incentive Program incentive [PDF, 53 Kb] trimmed $428 off the cost of the upgrade.
Operating a public sector institution, Girotto is always on the lookout for energy efficiency opportunities. Previously, he implemented energy management software on all 1,150 computers in student computer labs, to ensure they’re shut down at night, for an estimated savings of 172,000 kwh per year – or $9,460 per year.
Girotto found the strip curtain idea when he took a few moments to scan the range of PIP incentives available. “I was just going through the incentives and noticed that one, and said, ‘That would work for us.’ Right on the website you input how big your cooler door is, and it comes up with a calculation of what you should save. We arranged for one of our contractors to do the job – it was pretty quick and easy.”
Restaurants are one of the most energy-intensive commercial operations. Save money with more ideas for restaurant energy efficiency. Learn about walk-in cooler controllers, managing energy costs for restaurants, and other tips for maintaining refrigeration efficiency and improving food service lighting.
Not sure how to get started with our Product Incentive Program? Contact the Power Smart Help Desk by email or call us at 604 522 4713 (Lower Mainland) or toll-free 1 866 522 4713.”
Strip-doors, replacement strips and pvc rolls are available thru www.strip-curtains.com
New Energy Act Calls fro Power Conservation.
Good article on B.C. Hydro’s plans to conserve hydro thru electronic metering ( smart meters ), and Additional product incentives available for businesses. See article at :
http://www2.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=b33a8565-8385-44ea-8e1e-a98ec905ee1d&p=2
There are over 8000 Current Product Incentives for businessnesses which are shown at :
http://www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/product_incentive_program.html
New Strip Door Installations qualify for a $2.5/sf rebate…..(typically takes 4-6 weeks to process ) . This process is quite simple and done electronically thru the B.C. hydro website.
With a common strip door kit measuring 3′ x 7′ h ….and costing in the area of $70.00 a potential rebate of $52.20 is available for new installs ( some basic requirements need to be met ) . This would translate into a subsidy of nearly 70 % by B.C. hydro.
Other products with rebates include energy saving light fixtures, supermarket night blinds and air curtains.
Strip Door kits, Air Curtains, High Speed doors and other energy saving products are vailable thru our online store at :
www.strip-curtains.com
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May
Did you know that strip doors are an economical way to seal a door and coserve hydro. In fact many hydro authorities have been offering strip door rebates for quite some time as an incentive to install them.
As of January 1, 2009 the “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.” Section 312 states that all new walk-in coolers and freezers manufactured and installed in the United States with a floor area of less than 3,000 square feet must include flexible PVC strip doors or spring-hinged doors(1). The new Federal Law is aimed at improving energy efficiency, since typical food service operators spend up to 20% of their entire energy bill on refrigeration.
So although strip curtains and strip doors have been criticized do to their composition ( pvc ) they are in fact green products in that they help save the environment by reducing our energy consumption. Many industry studies go on to say that these doors usually pay for themselves in less than 6 months proving for a great ROI.
We at strip-curtains.com have been manufacturing strip door kits for over 7 years and can easily advise on the correct strip door type and material for your needs. Strip-curtains.com offers stationary strip doors and sliding strip doors. Our newest product is an accordion strip door kit which comes with 8″ wide strips and a standard 50% overlap. Strips turn sideways like a venetian blind and retract to the sides. Bi Parting or Single sliding options are available. Visit www.strip-curtains.com for related and or similar products.
Strip-curtains.com, a fully owned subsidiary of Panamerica Trade, is the premier distributor of roll stock and manufacturer of custom strip curtains and strip door kits. Strip curtains.com manufactures strip curtains from individual strips of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) custom fitted to doorway sizes. They provide the installation value of a door, while allowing easy access of personnel and equipment. Their primary uses are in temperature control applications such as freezers, coolers, air-conditioned areas, as well as in shipping and receiving doors.
Their purpose is to eliminate the escape of cold air and reduce the amount of temperature shared between the different environments reducing utility bills (hydro), increasing employee comfort, and decreasing maintenance costs. End users include refrigeration dealers, food brokers and distributors, cold storage warehouses, fish plants, grocery stores and much more.