Company Announcement - With a dwindling supply of natural resources, it is incumbent upon all businesses to adopt more energy efficient ways of operating. Decreasing reliance on air conditioning and other energy-hungry forms of controlling temperature is a good starting point. Wim Dessing, Managing Director of Apex Strip Curtains & Doors, points out that the use of general purpose strip curtains provides a cost effective alternative to traditional environmental control methods. “Not only does the installation of Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains result in a decreased energy demand, but they also contribute to a cleaner working environment, with a reduced quantity of dust, insects and other airborne contaminants. In addition to being quick and easy to install, the strip curtains are also easy to clean and allow unimpeded access by both people and vehicles,” says Dessing.

Customisation of the Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains results in a perfect fit no matter what size the opening is. This made to purpose feature means that there are no gaps between the strips and the frame, resulting in a superior seal. Apex Strip Curtains & Doors has devised a specially formulated PVC material for its strip curtains that retains its flexibility even after years of use. This adds further integrity to the ability of the strip curtains to decrease the possibility of airborne material ingress or the influx of warm or cold air from another area.
PVC is rustproof, durable, heat resistant and chemical resistant. It also provides a powerful sound barrier, blocking the diffusion of noise from one place to the other. The very low thermal conductivity of PVC strips makes them a key component in locking cold or warm air in a room, compartment, or enclosed area.

Dessing points out a special feature of the Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains that provides even further credence to the company’s claims to controlling internal environments. “The patented Balledge® design provides an effective thermal seal that parts easily under pressure, to allow people and goods to move through unhindered. The Balledge® design is a reinforced edge on the border of each strip that not only prevents snagging or scratching of goods or people but also provides extended strip life irrespective of the application.

“Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains are the first choice for a number of reasons. Sensitive areas such as food preparation are governed by the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point, an internationally recognised food safety system that assists with the manufacture of safe food products,” says Dessing.

“They can also be used to ensure that the ambient temperature around heat-sensitive machinery is finitely controlled, for more efficient processes and increased equipment longevity. Being able to control the environmental conditions in terms of heat and humidity additionally plays a large role in ensuring that employees are comfortable and thus more productive. All these benefits will add substantially to the bottom line of businesses,” he concludes.