Why Flexshield welding bays are a must for your workshop

Weld smart, weld safe with our tailored solutions

Welding is essential in many industrial operations. But without the right control measures, it can also become a serious safety hazard.

Flash burns, stray fumes, and disorganised workspaces can put both your team and your productivity at risk. That’s why businesses across Australia trust Flexshield welding bays to deliver safe, structured, and compliant environments for every welding task.

Let’s break down what makes Flexshield welding bays the smart choice for safety and workflow – and how we can tailor a solution specifically for your site.

1) Protecting workers from welding flash

Arc welding emits intense UV radiation that can cause permanent eye damage or painful flash burns – not just to the welder, but to anyone nearby.

Flexshield welding bays are engineered to create dedicated welding zones, using Weldflex™ curtains that contain harmful UV light and protect other staff on the floor.

Key benefits of welding bays:

1. Prevents accidental exposure to arc flash
2. Shields nearby workers and visitors
3. Creates a clearly defined safe zone for welders

Safety starts with separation – and Flexshield welding bays are built to provide it.

2) A more organised, professional workshop

When every task has a place, your team works smarter and faster. Flexshield bays create clearly defined areas for welding work, helping to ensure a smoother, more organised workflow.

Workflow improvements from welding bays:

1. Eliminate workspace overlap
2. Improve material and tool access
3. Enhance the overall look and professionalism of your facility

Whether you need one station or ten, we’ll help you organise your welding area to increase productivity and maintain compliance.

3) Better fume control = better air quality

Welding fumes contain hazardous particles that can spread throughout your facility if they’re not properly contained.

Flexshield welding bays are designed to control and contain fumes at the source, protecting the health of both welders and nearby staff.

Air quality benefits of welding bays:

1. Reduces airborne pollutants
2. Prevents fume drift into non-welding areas
3. Supports safe, compliant operations

Flexshield recommends integrating fume extraction systems into each bay for an even more robust solution.

What’s included in a Flexshield welding bay?

Every Flexshield welding bay is designed to meet the demands of heavy industrial use, while offering flexibility for future changes.

Bay structure

1. Weldflex™ strip or sheet curtains (2mm thick, durable, UV-blocking)
2. Compliant with AS/NZS 3957:2014
3. Self-closing strip curtains for safe, hands-free entry

Additional equipment

1. Welding tables (fixed or mobile)
2. Fume extraction systems
3. Gas reticulation lines
4. Power outlets and task lighting
5. FlexWeld welding mats for floor safety

Optional welding bay features

1. Supervisor vision panels for real-time oversight
2. Mobile screens to expand or modify bays
3. Multiple access points for efficiency
4. Fully custom bay sizes to fit your available space

Built tough for real-world work

Flexshield welding bays aren’t just safe; they’re built to last. Their industrial strength features include:

1. Virtually indestructible materials
2. Easy to clean and maintain
3. Delivered in kit form or fully installed by our team
4. Modular design allows future upgrades or layout changes

In other words, they’re an investment that will keep delivering value for years to come.

Let’s design your facility’s welding area

To provide you with the best recommendation, we’ll need a few details:

1. How many welding stations are required?
2. What welding processes are used (MIG, TIG, stick, etc.)?
3. What are your available floor space dimensions?

From there, the Flexshield team can propose a tailored welding bay solution that boosts safety, efficiency, and compliance while maintaining a clean and professional workspace.

Ready to transform your welding area?

Flexshield’s acoustic welding bays combine superior noise control, safety features, and modular design to create the ultimate welding environment for industrial and educational facilities. Contact the Flexshield team today on 1300 799 969 or get in touch online to book a consultation or request a customised quote.