Vinyl Material Selection & Replacement Strips

Selecting Strip Size & Overlap:

Two general criteria are used to select the size & overlap of strips:

1. Opening height
   Up to 8’ high: 6” & 8” wide strips
   8’ – 14’ high: 12” wide strips
   14’ - 20’: 16” wide strips
   20’ and higher: 16” wide reinforced strips
   

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2. Resistance required
   The smaller in width a strip is and the smaller the overlap, the less resistance it provides. Conversely, the larger the strip and the overlap, the more resistance it provides.

Common examples:

A. Small doorway (3’ w x 7’ h), only pedestrians using it = 6” strips with 2” overlap.

B. Medium doorway (8’ w x 8’ h), pedestrian & pallet truck traffic = 8” strips with 4” overlap.

C. Large doorway (10’ w x 14’ h), forklifts and high air pressure = 16” strips with 8” overlap.

Selecting Strip Quality:

The following grades of vinyl material are available:

Standard Grade

• Clear and smooth. Suitable for most average applications.
• Temperature Range: -20°F to 150°F (-28° C to 66° C).
• Formulated with ingredients that meet USDA requirements for incidental food contact.
• Variations:
  • Ribbed grade – for greater abrasion resistance and longer lasting clarity.
  • Reinforced – for greater shear resistance throughout the length of the strip.
  • Sheet material – for larger width applications.

Low Temperature Grade

• Clear and smooth. Suitable for coolers, freezers and certain exterior applications.
• Temperature Range: -40°F to 140°F (-40° C to 60° C).
• Formulated with ingredients that meet USDA requirements for incidental food contact.
• Variations:
  • Ribbed grade – for greater abrasion resistance and longer lasting clarity.
  • Reinforced – for greater shear resistance throughout the length of the strip.

Extra Low Temperature Grade

• Clear and smooth. Suitable for blast freezers.
• Temperature Range: -75°F to 140°F (-59° C to 49° C).
• Formulated with ingredients that meet USDA requirements for incidental food contact.

Safety Strip Grade

• Translucent orange color and smooth. Good for increasing safety and visibility. Also can be used to create a visual separation between areas.
• Temperature Range: 0°F to 150°F (-18° C to 65° C).

Weld Screen Grade

• Bronze color and smooth. Best suited in applications where limited ultra-violet light penetration is critical.
• Temperature Range: 0°F to 150°F (-18° C to 65° C).

WARNING: Because vinyl strip material holds a static charge, it is not to be used in an explosive environment or where combustible materials are present.