The right way to build a welding bay that meets industry expectations

Protect your people, improve productivity and present a professional brand onsite

For Australian manufacturers, welders and engineers alike, a well-designed welding bay is more than just a workspace. It’s a frontline defence for health, safety and productivity.

When welding operations aren’t properly enclosed, businesses risk failing compliance checks, increasing downtime, and putting workers at risk of exposure to harmful light, fumes and noise. That’s why industry expectations have shifted. It’s no longer acceptable to throw up a few barriers and call it a day. A purpose-built welding bay is expected to perform, protect, and last.

So, how do you build a welding bay that meets those standards?

1) Start with the purpose

The first step is understanding exactly what the welding bay needs to achieve for your facility. Whether it’s shielding adjacent work areas, improving operator safety, or controlling fumes and acoustic transmission, defining the bay’s role will help to determine the right materials, layout and performance requirements.

For example, a welding bay in a training centre will look vastly different from one in a heavy industrial facility. Yet both need to meet safety compliance and withstand repeated use.

2) Choose a modular system that works as hard as you do

One-size-fits-all doesn’t apply in welding environments. Flexshield’s modular welding bays are built with versatility and longevity in mind. With our Sonic System acoustic modular panels and PVC strip curtains, you can tailor the configuration to suit your process and floor plan, without compromise.

Each component is designed for industrial use. Durable steel frames, pre-fitted panels, and engineered brackets make for a robust system that’s quick to install, relocate or expand. The result? Less downtime, greater flexibility, and fewer replacement costs.

3) Put safety and compliance first

A welding bay that meets industry expectations must deliver reliable containment.

This includes:

• UV light shielding to prevent eye injuries and protect passers-by
• Noise reduction to maintain a safer environment for all employees on the floor
• Spark and fume control to reduce fire risk and improve air quality

Flexshield’s Sonic System panels are designed specifically to help address these workplace hazards. They support compliance with Australian safety standards while contributing to a more comfortable working environment overall.

4) Build a welding bay for productivity and presentation

An overlooked benefit of a fit-for-purpose welding bay is how much it contributes to productivity.

When noise is reduced, distractions fall. When fumes are controlled, workers can focus longer. When visibility is clear, risk is minimised. And when the space is designed for movement, processes run smoother.

But it’s not just internal performance that matters. A professionally designed welding bay also presents well to visitors, auditors and customers. The right solution gives your facility a clean, structured appearance and reinforces the pride you take in your operation.

If your business welcomes clients or contractors onsite, a custom-made welding bay becomes part of your brand story. It reflects your standards, your commitment to quality, and your investment in a safer, more capable facility.Talk to Flexshield to build a welding bay to suit your facility

Flexshield has spent more than 20 years helping Australia’s manufacturers build better welding environments.

From turnkey acoustic welding bays to flexible PVC barriers and custom-built Sonic System enclosures, we’ve worked across facilities of all shapes and sizes.

If you’re ready to build a welding bay that ticks all the boxes, health, safety, productivity, and presentation, contact the Flexshield team today on 1300 799 969 or get in touch online.

We’ll make sure it’s built right from the start.

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