Coolroom Strip Curtains for High-Traffic Doorways

Choosing coolroom strip curtains in Melbourne for a busy doorway? See what to consider with C&M Coolroom Services.

Every time staff, trolleys or stock pass through a coolroom door, chilled air escapes and warmer air comes in. Coolroom strip curtains in Melbourne are one way to add a barrier at busy openings while keeping access quick and the view through the doorway clear. The right choice depends on how the doorway is actually used.

What Should You Look for in Coolroom Strip Curtains in Melbourne?

C&M Coolroom Services makes clear PVC strip curtains and plastic swing doors, and can custom-manufacture them to suit your requirements. Because they are made to order, sharing the doorway’s measurements and traffic pattern early helps get the specification right. A freezer version uses a special freezer-grade clear plastic sheet. Our strip curtain product page lists uses including commercial kitchens, food processing plants, transport terminals, supermarkets and cold storage.

Clear material is useful at busy entries because people on both sides can see who or what is approaching. Our product page also notes that strip curtains help keep out draughts, pests and dust.

Coolroom strip curtains in Melbourne also suit sites with mixed traffic, such as a kitchen where staff push trolleys and carry trays through the same opening. A curtain that snags or forces people to push hard tends to get tied back, which defeats its purpose.

Which Doorway Details Affect the Choice?

A curtain should suit the opening and the traffic through it. Think about these points:

• Opening size: Measure the full width and height so the curtain covers the doorway.
• Traffic type: Allow for people, trolleys and pallet movements through the opening.
• Temperature: Chilled and freezer doorways can call for different plastic, so say which applies.
• Visibility: Choose clear strips where people need to see through the doorway.
• Replacement: Think about how worn or damaged strips will be replaced over time.

Where Do Strip Curtains Fit in a Pest and Hygiene Plan?

Strip curtains work alongside other controls, not in place of them. They do not replace door seals, suitable refrigeration or good access habits. Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s pest control guidance suggests self-closing doors, double doors or air curtains at door entries, and keeping doors closed when not in use. It does not mention strip curtains, so treat them as one possible part of a wider plan.

Our article on strip curtain installation and coolroom energy use looks at the topic from an energy angle. If the main door itself is the problem, our guide to coolroom door upgrades may help.

Look over any curtain regularly. Check for damaged or cloudy strips, gaps at the edges and anything catching on trolleys, and clean the plastic so people can still see through it. If staff regularly tie strips back or avoid the curtain, the arrangement probably does not match the traffic and is worth reviewing.

Get Advice on Your Doorway

C&M Coolroom Services works in Melbourne and Victoria. If you need coolroom strip curtains in Melbourne for a busy opening, send us the doorway dimensions and a few details about how it is used. Use our contact page and we can discuss options that suit your site.

Mark Connelly
C&M Coolroom Services
E-mail : markconnelly@cmcoolrooms.com.au
Mobile: 0412 536 315