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PVC Strip Door UK — Industrial & Commercial Strip Doors, Made to Measure
A PVC strip door is the most cost-effective solution for controlling temperature, containing dust and fumes, blocking insects, and maintaining safe pedestrian and forklift access — all without a solid door in the way. Whether you're fitting a pedestrian walkway in a food factory, a heavy forklift opening in a busy warehouse, or a freezer door in a cold storage facility, PVC Strip Curtains UK manufactures the right strip door for your application, cut to your exact dimensions, and delivered free anywhere in the UK.
Browse our full range below, or read on for guidance on choosing the right PVC strip door for your site.
- Standard Clear PVC Strip Doors
- Forklift & Vehicle Access Strip Doors
- Cold Room & Freezer Strip Doors
- Outdoor & Weatherproof Strip Doors
- Anti-Static Strip Doors
- Made to Measure Strip Door Kits
What Is a PVC Strip Door?
A PVC strip door — also called a strip curtain door, plastic strip door, or industrial curtain door — is a barrier made from overlapping vertical strips of flexible PVC that hang from a suspension rail mounted above a doorway or opening. Unlike solid doors, strip doors allow pedestrians and vehicles to pass through simply by pushing through the strips, which swing back into position automatically.
The strips create an effective seal that:
- Maintains temperature separation between areas (warm/cold, ambient/freezer)
- Reduces heating and refrigeration energy costs by up to 80%
- Blocks flying insects, dust, fumes, and airborne contaminants
- Reduces noise transmission between areas
- Maintains clear visibility through the doorway at all times
- Complies with HACCP food safety and HSE health & safety requirements
PVC strip doors are used across virtually every industrial and commercial sector in the UK — from food manufacturing to warehousing, pharmaceuticals to agriculture, vehicle workshops to retail.
Types of PVC Strip Door
Standard Clear PVC Strip Doors
The most widely used type. Clear PVC strip doors are manufactured from food-grade, REACH-compliant transparent PVC in 2mm, 3mm, and 4mm thicknesses. Suitable for pedestrian walkways, warehouse openings, and anywhere ambient temperature separation is needed. Available in 100mm, 200mm, and 300mm strip widths.
Forklift & Vehicle Access PVC Strip Doors
Standard strips are not built to withstand repeated forklift impact. Forklift PVC strip doors use 300–400mm wide strips in 4mm thickness — significantly heavier and more resistant to tearing. Wider strips mean fewer joints, faster passage, and longer service life under constant vehicle traffic. Reinforced suspension hardware is essential for these applications.
Freezer & Cold Room PVC Strip Doors
Freezer-grade PVC strip doors are manufactured from polar-grade PVC compound that remains flexible and fully transparent down to -30°C. Standard PVC becomes brittle and opaque at sub-zero temperatures — polar-grade material doesn't. These are the correct choice for any cold room, blast freezer, walk-in chiller, or low-temperature storage environment. Essential for HACCP compliance in food processing.
Outdoor & Weatherproof PVC Strip Doors
Outdoor strip doors are made from UV-stabilised PVC that resists yellowing, cracking, and embrittlement from prolonged sun exposure. Ideal for external warehouse doors, farm buildings, garden workshops, and loading bays exposed to direct sunlight and weather.
Anti-Static PVC Strip Doors
For electronics manufacturing, cleanrooms, and data centres where electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a risk. Anti-static strip doors dissipate static charge safely, protecting sensitive equipment and complying with ESD control standards.
Coloured & Opaque PVC Strip Doors
Where clear visibility is not required — or where privacy between areas is needed — coloured and opaque PVC strips provide the same thermal and barrier performance as clear grades. Popular colours include yellow (high visibility), blue (cold storage marking), and red (restricted access).
How to Choose the Right PVC Strip Door
1. Who (or what) is passing through?
- Pedestrians only: 2mm or 3mm thickness, 100mm or 200mm strip width
- Forklifts or pallet trucks: 4mm thickness, 300mm or 400mm strip width
- Mixed pedestrian and forklift: 4mm, 300mm+ — and consider a marked pedestrian lane
2. What temperature environment?
- Ambient (above 0°C): Standard clear PVC
- Chiller (0°C to -10°C): Polar/freezer grade PVC
- Freezer (-10°C to -30°C): Polar grade — essential, not optional
3. Indoor or outdoor?
- Indoor: Standard or polar grade
- Outdoor / direct sunlight: UV-stabilised grade
4. Any specialist requirements?
- Food production → REACH-compliant, food-safe PVC; antimicrobial grade available
- Electronics / cleanroom → Anti-static grade
- Welding bays → ISO25980-certified welding curtains (amber, blue, green)
- Insect control → Fly screen / insect barrier grade
Not sure which grade you need? Contact our expert team — we'll help you specify the right product for your exact application at no charge.
PVC Strip Door Sizing — How to Measure
Correct sizing is critical. An undersized strip door leaves thermal gaps; an oversized one creates unnecessary resistance and wear.
Key measurements you'll need:
- Opening width: Measure the clear width of the doorway at its widest point
- Opening height: Measure from the floor to where the suspension rail will be mounted (typically the door head or lintel)
- Mounting surface: Is there a lintel, door frame, or structural beam to fix the rail to?
Strip overlap:
Strips should overlap each other by a minimum of 50% (100mm strips overlap by 50mm, 200mm strips by 100mm). For high-traffic or high-temperature-differential applications, 66% overlap gives a better seal.
For a full step-by-step sizing guide, see our PVC Strip Curtain Measuring Guide or Sizing & Calculation Guide.
PVC Strip Door Installation
Installing a PVC strip door is a straightforward job requiring basic tools — most installations take under an hour.
What you'll need:
- Power drill & suitable fixings for your mounting surface
- Spirit level
- Tape measure
- Assistant (for large openings)
Basic installation steps:
- Fix the suspension rail to the mounting surface above the opening, level and centred
- Hang the first strip at one end of the rail
- Continue hanging strips across the rail, overlapping each by 50–66%
- Check the bottom of the strips reach floor level (or within 50mm of it)
- Test by walking through — strips should fall back into place immediately
All our made-to-measure strip door kits include the suspension rail, mounting brackets, hooks, and pre-cut strips — everything you need in one delivery.
Energy Savings & ROI
A well-fitted PVC strip door can reduce heat loss through an opening by up to 80% compared to leaving it open. For a refrigerated warehouse or cold store running 24/7, that translates to significant compressor savings — many businesses see the cost of a strip door recovered within weeks, not months.
The calculation is straightforward: if your refrigeration system runs harder every time the cold room door is open, a strip door keeps cold air in and warm air out while still allowing forklift access. The energy payback is rapid.
PVC Strip Door Industries & Applications
Our strip doors are used daily across the UK in:
- Food manufacturing & processing — hygiene barriers, HACCP compliance, insect control
- Cold storage & distribution — temperature maintenance, energy saving
- Warehousing & logistics — forklift access, dust control, temperature zoning
- Pharmaceutical & cleanroom — contamination control, anti-static protection
- Agriculture & farming — animal housing, grain stores, machinery bays
- Automotive & vehicle workshops — spray booth separation, dust exclusion
- Retail & hospitality — energy saving, customer access, kitchen separation
- Schools & public buildings — draught exclusion, noise reduction
Why Buy Your PVC Strip Door from Us?
- 🇬🇧 UK Manufactured — British-made stock, not cheap imports
- 📦 Free UK Delivery — on every order, next day dispatch on orders before 2pm
- 📐 Made to Measure — cut precisely to your door dimensions, ready to hang
- 📞 Expert Advice — our team specifies the right grade, width and thickness for your application
- ✅ REACH Compliant — all PVC fully compliant with UK/EU chemical regulations
- 🍽️ Food Safe — suitable for direct food contact environments
Frequently Asked Questions — PVC Strip Doors
What is the difference between a PVC strip door and a PVC strip curtain?
They are the same thing — the two terms are used interchangeably in the UK. "Strip door" tends to be used more in industrial and warehouse settings; "strip curtain" is the broader industry term. Both refer to the same product: overlapping vertical PVC strips suspended from a rail above a doorway.
How wide can a PVC strip door be?
There is no practical upper limit on width. Our made-to-measure service caters for openings from 600mm wide up to 6 metres and beyond. Very wide openings may use two suspension rails joined in the centre.
Are PVC strip doors suitable for forklifts?
Yes — but you must use the correct grade. Standard 2mm strips will be damaged quickly by forklift traffic. For vehicle access, specify 4mm thickness and 300mm or 400mm strip width. See our forklift strip doors range.
How do I measure for a PVC strip door?
Measure the clear opening width and height from the floor to the underside of the mounting point (lintel or door head). See our full measuring guide for detailed instructions and worked examples.
Can PVC strip doors be used in freezers?
Yes — but you must use polar-grade (freezer-grade) PVC, not standard clear PVC. Standard PVC becomes brittle and discoloured below 0°C. Our freezer strip doors remain flexible and transparent down to -30°C.
How long do PVC strip doors last?
In normal pedestrian use, PVC strips typically last 3–5 years before replacement is needed. In high-traffic forklift applications, 1–2 years is typical depending on usage intensity. Individual strips can be replaced without replacing the whole system, keeping ongoing costs low.
Are PVC strip doors compliant with food safety regulations?
Yes. Our PVC is manufactured from REACH-compliant, food-safe material suitable for food manufacturing and processing environments. For HACCP compliance in refrigerated areas, freezer-grade PVC is required. Antimicrobial grade is also available for high-hygiene applications.
Do PVC strip doors reduce noise?
Yes — PVC strip doors provide a degree of noise attenuation between areas. For serious noise reduction (e.g., between a production floor and an office), our specialist noise-reduction PVC strips offer enhanced acoustic performance. Refer to our full range or contact us for specification advice.
Order Your PVC Strip Door Today
Ready to specify your strip door? Choose from our ready-to-dispatch standard sizes or use our made-to-measure service for a perfect fit. All orders include free UK delivery with next day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm.
Need help choosing? Call us on +44 1282 277786 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) or request a free quote online. Our team will specify the right grade, width, thickness and suspension hardware for your exact opening.
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