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