SonicClear PVC strip curtains

Australian manufactured SonicClear PVC strip curtains designed for Australian education environments, from grinding and fabrication areas to CNC machine applications.

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Select the right curtain configuration for your workshop and prepare the details needed for specification. Explore material thicknesses, overlap options and mounting arrangements to determine what your project needs. Access independently tested acoustic performance, chemical-resistance information and a practical specification schedule to support procurement and prepare an accurate quote request. Flexshield can also assist with product selection, workshop planning and installation requirements.

Designed for Australian education workshops, including grinding, fabrication and CNC machine applications.
Clear PVC maintains visibility for teacher supervision and observation of work areas.
Helps separate grinding activities and contain sparks, dust and debris within designated areas.
The flexible strip design allows access without a fixed door.
Available in different thicknesses, widths and overlap configurations to suit project requirements.
Can be supplied individually or incorporated into a Complete acoustic grinding bay.
Supported by independent NATA-accredited acoustic testing for specified configurations.
Australian-manufactured, with supply only or supply and installation available throughout Australia.

SonicClear PVC strip curtains provide flexible separation between workshop activities while maintaining visibility across practical teaching areas. The clear PVC strips help contain sparks, dust and debris generated by grinding and fabrication activities, supporting workshop organisation and teacher supervision.

In modern Trade Training Centres, SonicClear PVC strip curtains can also be used around suitable CNC machining and fabrication areas to help separate equipment from adjacent teaching spaces. They can provide a flexible barrier where access and visibility are required, subject to the machine manufacturer’s guarding requirements and the project’s risk assessment.

The curtains can be configured for individual grinding stations, workshop openings or Complete acoustic grinding bays. Strip thickness, width, overlap and mounting arrangements can be selected to suit the application, access requirements and acoustic design.

Independent laboratory testing provides acoustic performance data for selected SonicClear configurations. These results can assist project teams when assessing noise separation requirements, although installed performance will depend on the complete arrangement, including openings, overlaps, surrounding construction and installation details.

Clear PVC curtain material.
Available in different strip widths and thicknesses.
Overlapping strip configuration.
Heavy-duty hanging and support arrangements.
Flexible access through individual strips.
Standard and custom dimensions available.
Compatible with Complete acoustic grinding bays.
Australian-manufactured components.

Optional Configuration Options

Custom strip widths and thicknesses.
Selected overlap arrangements.
Fixed or sliding mounting arrangements where required.
Replacement strips.
Custom curtain dimensions.
Integration with grinding bays and suitable CNC machine areas.

Every Trade Training Centre is different. SonicClear PVC strip curtains can be configured around the workshop layout, equipment access and teaching requirements rather than supplied as a fixed package. Flexshield can assist with selecting the appropriate material and mounting arrangement for new workshops, upgrades and replacement projects.

SonicClear PVC strip curtains are supported by independent acoustic testing and technical documentation for specified configurations.

The supplied reports record laboratory testing conducted by RMIT University’s Applied Acoustics Laboratory under NATA accreditation number 1421. Testing was carried out in accordance with AS 1191-2002, with weighted sound reduction ratings determined in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 717.1-2004.

The tested configurations include a 3mm curtain with 300mm wide strips and 100mm overlaps, and a 4 mm curtain with 400mm wide strips and 120 mm overlaps. Both achieved a weighted sound reduction index of Rw 19 under the reported laboratory conditions.

Supporting documentation is available to assist specification and procurement, including applicable acoustic test reports, product data sheets, chemical-resistance information and installation documentation. Relevant compliance requirements should be confirmed for the selected product and application.

Copy and amend the schedule below to suit your project requirements.

Item	Requirement
Project name
Education facility
Installation location
Intended application	Grinding / Fabrication / CNC / Other
Strip width	_____ mm
Strip thickness	_____ mm
Curtain height	_____ mm
Curtain length	_____ mm
Strip overlap	_____ mm
Quantity	_____
Mounting arrangement	Fixed / Sliding / Other
Standalone product or Complete acoustic grinding bay	Standalone / Complete Bay
Installation	Supply Only / Supply & Install

Need assistance? Flexshield can assist with product selection, workshop planning and specification documentation for education projects.

Independent testing provides acoustic performance information for selected SonicClear curtain configurations. The results below relate to the complete laboratory specimens tested, including their specified strip dimensions, overlaps and mounting arrangements.

Component	Testing Standard	Tested Configuration	Performance Criteria
SonicClear PVC strip 2mm curtain	AS 1191; AS/NZS ISO 717.1	1370mm wide panels, 2 mm thick, 270mm overlaps	Rw 17
SonicClear PVC strip 3mm strip curtain	AS 1191; AS/NZS ISO 717.1	300 mm wide strips, 3 mm thick, 100mm overlaps	Rw 19
SonicClear PVC strip 4mm strip curtain	AS 1191; AS/NZS ISO 717.1	400mm wide strips, 4 mm thick, 120mm overlaps	Rw 19
SonicClear PVC material	Flexshield chemical-resistance reference	Chemical-specific ratings	Material compatibility information for selected chemicals
Support and mounting arrangements	Relevant project requirements	Configuration dependent	Structural suitability, fixing requirements and secure installation

Chemical resistance

Flexshield’s chemical-resistance reference provides ratings for SonicClear PVC exposed to a range of chemicals, including selected oils, lubricants, cleaning agents, acids and alkalis. The ratings vary by chemical and concentration, and the reference does not include the track.

Project teams should confirm compatibility with any coolants, cutting fluids, cleaning products or other chemicals used in the workshop before specifying the curtain material.

Detailed NATA-accredited acoustic test reports, product data sheets and supporting technical documentation are available on request.

Designed for Australian education workshops, including grinding, fabrication and CNC machine applications.
Clear PVC maintains visibility for teacher supervision and observation of work areas.
Helps separate grinding activities and contain sparks, dust and debris within designated areas.
The flexible strip design allows access without a fixed door.
Available in different thicknesses, widths and overlap configurations to suit project requirements.
Can be supplied individually or incorporated into a Complete acoustic grinding bay.
Supported by independent NATA-accredited acoustic testing for specified configurations.
Australian-manufactured, with supply only or supply and installation available throughout Australia.

Clear PVC curtain material.
Available in different strip widths and thicknesses.
Overlapping strip configuration.
Heavy-duty hanging and support arrangements.
Flexible access through individual strips.
Standard and custom dimensions available.
Compatible with Complete acoustic grinding bays.
Australian-manufactured components.

Optional Configuration Options

Custom strip widths and thicknesses.
Selected overlap arrangements.
Fixed or sliding mounting arrangements where required.
Replacement strips.
Custom curtain dimensions.
Integration with grinding bays and suitable CNC machine areas.

SonicClear PVC strip curtains are supported by independent acoustic testing and technical documentation for specified configurations.

Copy and amend the schedule below to suit your project requirements.

Item	Requirement
Project name
Education facility
Installation location
Intended application	Grinding / Fabrication / CNC / Other
Strip width	_____ mm
Strip thickness	_____ mm
Curtain height	_____ mm
Curtain length	_____ mm
Strip overlap	_____ mm
Quantity	_____
Mounting arrangement	Fixed / Sliding / Other
Standalone product or Complete acoustic grinding bay	Standalone / Complete Bay
Installation	Supply Only / Supply & Install

Need assistance? Flexshield can assist with product selection, workshop planning and specification documentation for education projects.

Component	Testing Standard	Tested Configuration	Performance Criteria
SonicClear PVC strip 2mm curtain	AS 1191; AS/NZS ISO 717.1	1370mm wide panels, 2 mm thick, 270mm overlaps	Rw 17
SonicClear PVC strip 3mm strip curtain	AS 1191; AS/NZS ISO 717.1	300 mm wide strips, 3 mm thick, 100mm overlaps	Rw 19
SonicClear PVC strip 4mm strip curtain	AS 1191; AS/NZS ISO 717.1	400mm wide strips, 4 mm thick, 120mm overlaps	Rw 19
SonicClear PVC material	Flexshield chemical-resistance reference	Chemical-specific ratings	Material compatibility information for selected chemicals
Support and mounting arrangements	Relevant project requirements	Configuration dependent	Structural suitability, fixing requirements and secure installation

Chemical resistance

Project teams should confirm compatibility with any coolants, cutting fluids, cleaning products or other chemicals used in the workshop before specifying the curtain material.

Detailed NATA-accredited acoustic test reports, product data sheets and supporting technical documentation are available on request.

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Questions people ask about SonicClear PVC strip curtains

Where can SonicClear strip curtains be used in education workshops?

SonicClear strip curtains can be used to separate grinding and fabrication activities, provide access to designated work areas and support visibility across the workshop. They can also be considered for suitable CNC machining applications where a flexible barrier is required. The appropriate configuration depends on the equipment, workshop layout and project requirements.

Can SonicClear strip curtains be used as CNC machine guarding?

SonicClear strip curtains can help separate suitable CNC machining areas and contain some debris, but they should not be assumed to replace the machine manufacturer’s required guarding or interlocked protective devices. Curtain selection should be based on the machine’s operating conditions, foreseeable hazards and the project’s risk assessment. Flexshield can assist with selecting a suitable curtain configuration once these requirements are established.

How do SonicClear strip curtains support teacher supervision?

The clear PVC material allows teachers to maintain visibility into designated grinding and fabrication areas while providing a physical separation between activities. The flexible strips also allow access without requiring a fixed door. Visibility and access requirements should be considered alongside the workshop layout and equipment operating conditions.

What acoustic performance is available for SonicClear strip curtains?

The supplied NATA-accredited laboratory reports record Rw 19 for a 3mm curtain with 300mm wide strips and 100 mm overlaps, and Rw 19 for a 4mm curtain with 400mm wide strips and 120mm overlaps. A separate 2 mm panel curtain configuration achieved Rw 17. These are laboratory ratings for the tested assemblies, not guaranteed noise reductions for every installation. Flexshield can provide the relevant reports to assist with specification.

What information is needed to specify SonicClear strip curtains?

Project teams should identify the intended application, installation location, curtain dimensions, strip width and thickness, overlap requirements and quantity. Mounting arrangements and any exposure to coolants, cutting fluids or cleaning chemicals should also be considered. The specification schedule allows you to indicate whether the curtains are required as standalone products or as part of a Complete acoustic grinding bay, along with installation preferences. Flexshield can provide product selection advice and supporting technical documentation.