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Every Trade Training Centre specification influences how the workshop will perform for years to come. Acoustic separation of the hot works area, supervision, workflow, durability and support for compliance requirements all need to be considered early in the design process.
Selecting products supported by independently tested performance and detailed technical documentation helps reduce uncertainty during procurement and construction while providing confidence that the completed workshop will perform as intended.
With more than 25 years of manufacturing experience, Flexshield understands the technical requirements of education projects and provides the documentation and support needed to confidently move projects from concept through to completion.
Trade training centres need welding bays that support practical training while providing defined separation between welding, grinding and fabrication activities. Bay layouts also need to maintain instructor sightlines, accommodate equipment and services, and support relevant Australian Standards.
Flexshield welding bay components can be specified individually or combined as part of a coordinated bay configuration for new facilities, workshop upgrades and refurbishment projects. Components include acoustic panels, transparent barriers, welding curtains, floor protection and fume extraction, allowing each bay to be configured around the workshop layout, training activities and supervision requirements.
The tables below group products by specification function, allowing acoustic and visibility performance to be considered separately from welding protection, floor protection and fume extraction requirements.
| Product | Typical application | Acoustic rating | Sound absorption | Fire rating | Relevant standard / requirement | Design intent |
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| Sonic System acoustic modular panel V50 | Welding, grinding, fabrication, instructor bays | Rw 31dB | NRC 1.00 | FRL -/120/- | AS/NZS ISO 717.1 | Acoustic wall panel for separation and absorption |
| Sonic System acoustic modular panel V225 | Welding, grinding, fabrication, instructor bays | Rw 24dB | NRC 0.80 | FRL -/120/- | AS/NZS ISO 717.1 | Acoustic dividing wall panel |
| SonicClear 2mm | Grinding, fabrication, supervised areas | Rw 17dB | – | – | – | Transparent separation where visibility is required |
| SonicClear 3mm/4mm | Grinding, fabrication, supervised areas | Rw 19dB | – | – | – | Transparent separation where visibility is required |
| Product | Typical application | Relevant standard / requirement | Design intent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldflex™ welding strip curtains | Welding, fabrication, instructor bays | AS/NZS 3957 | Flexible bay entry and separation with welding flash protection |
| Weldflex™ sheet curtains | Welding, fabrication, instructor bays | AS/NZS 3957 | Sliding or concertina closure for open bay entries |
| FlexWeld floor mats | Welding, grinding, fabrication, instructor bays | AS/NZS 2978 | Non-conductive floor protection within welding bays |
| Telescopic fume extraction arms | Welding, grinding, fabrication, instructor bays | Coordinate with project mechanical and ventilation requirements | Localised fume extraction at source |
Independent testing and documented product performance support informed specification of welding and grinding bays within trade training centres.
Flexshield products used in welding and grinding bay configurations have been tested to relevant Australian and international standards where applicable. This includes the Sonic System acoustic modular panel range, welding screens and curtains, floor protection products and selected transparent PVC barriers.
Depending on the products specified, relevant standards may include:
AS/NZS ISO 717.1 for airborne acoustic insulation ratings
AS/NZS 3957 for welding screens and curtains designed to protect surrounding areas from welding hazards
AS/NZS 2978 for welding mats used for floor protection in welding environments
Product-specific performance data, acoustic ratings and applicable standards are provided within individual product specifications to assist architects, acoustic consultants and education facility designers with product selection and documentation.
Where project-specific compliance requirements apply, product selection should be coordinated with the relevant consultant, project documentation and applicable regulatory requirements.
Flexshield provides technical resources to assist architects, consultants and designers with product selection, documentation and project coordination.
Available resources may include DWG files, Revit files, PDFs and product-specific technical information, helping Flexshield products be incorporated into drawings, schedules and specification documentation.
Request the file format or product information you require, and a Flexshield team member will provide the relevant resources within one business day.
| Picture | Item | Suggested specification clause | Performance / Requirements |
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Sonic acoustic welding bays | Proprietary modular welding bay comprising Flexshield Sonic System acoustic modular panels, galvanised steel framing, Weldflex™ welding curtains and proprietary fixings. Configure bay dimensions, access and component arrangement to suit workshop layout, training activities and instructor supervision requirements. | Australian manufactured. Coordinate bay configuration with project drawings, equipment layouts and relevant services. |
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Sonic System acoustic modular panel V50 | 50mm proprietary acoustic modular panel comprising perforated steel internal face, solid steel external face and Rockwool core, complete with steel support framing and proprietary fixings. | Rw 31dB. NRC 1.00. FRL -/120/-. Acoustic performance established through NATA-accredited testing. |
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Sonic System acoustic modular panel V225 | 50mm proprietary acoustic modular panel comprising perforated steel internal face, solid steel external face and Rockwool core, complete with steel support framing and proprietary fixings. | Rw 24dB. NRC 0.80. FRL -/120/-. Select where the V225 panel configuration is nominated in the project documentation. |
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Weldflex™ welding strip curtains | Welding-grade PVC strip curtain comprising 2mm thick overlapping strips suspended from heavy-duty aluminium track with stainless steel fixings. Nominate strip width, opening dimensions and mounting configuration to suit the bay. | Tested to AS/NZS 3957. Suitable for welding bay entries and separation between welding areas. |
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Weldflex™ sheet curtains | Welding-grade 1mm PVC sheet curtain complete with stainless steel eyelets and track suspension. Configure to suit required opening width and access arrangement. | Tested to AS/NZS 3957. Suitable for sliding and concertina applications. |
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SonicClear screens | Transparent PVC screening for grinding bay separation. Nominate required thickness, dimensions and mounting configuration to suit the bay layout and visibility requirements. | Available in nominated thicknesses with Rw performance from 17 to 19dB for configurations shown in the project documentation. Suitable for grinding applications where visibility is required. |
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FlexWeld welding mats | Non-conductive welding safety mat comprising solid vinyl material with corrugated slip-resistant surface. Provide to nominated welding workstations and floor areas. | AS/NZS 2978. Dielectric rating 30,000 V. Proof test rating 20,000 V. |
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Welding tables | Custom fabricated heavy-duty steel welding table comprising solid steel work surface and earth connection point. Fabricate dimensions and configuration to suit nominated workstation layout and training requirements. | Coordinate dimensions, clearances and location with project drawings and welding equipment requirements. |
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Telescopic fume extraction arms | Telescopic fume extraction arm complete with swivel mounting, composite extraction hood and connection point for central extraction. Position to allow extraction at the welding source while maintaining workstation access. | Available reach 860mm–3000mm. Coordinate connection, airflow requirements and final selection with project mechanical services. |
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Custom workshop equipment | Custom fabricated workshop equipment including welding tables, oxy tables, gas cutting tables, quench tanks and downdraft benches. Fabricate equipment to project-specific dimensions and nominated operational requirements. | Coordinate equipment dimensions, services, clearances and locations with workshop layout and project documentation. |
Access the technical information needed to document Trade Training Centre projects, including product data, specification clauses, acoustic performance information and request drawing files in DWG, Revit and PDF formats.
When project requirements are complex, speaking with an experienced specification specialist can help keep your project moving.
Whether you need guidance on workshop layouts, assistance selecting suitable products or clarification of technical and compliance information, the Flexshield specification team is available to provide practical support throughout the design and specification process.
With more than 25 years of manufacturing experience, Australian manufactured products and independently NATA-accredited acoustic testing across the Sonic acoustic modular panel range, we can help you specify products with confidence.
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See how Flexshield products have been specified, coordinated and delivered across education workshop projects, with examples covering welding bays, grinding areas and complete Trade Training Centre fit-outs.
Education facilities are built to support generations of students, staff, and visitors. The products installed today need to continue performing well into the future.
Flexshield products are selected by education project teams because they combine proven acoustic performance with practical, long-term durability.
Because effective learning environments begin with thoughtful acoustic design.
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Products designed to integrate seamlessly into both existing and new educational facilities.
Education facilities are built to support generations of students, staff, and visitors. The products installed today need to continue performing well into the future.
Flexshield products are selected by education project teams because they combine proven acoustic performance with practical, long-term durability.
Because effective learning environments begin with thoughtful acoustic design.
