Definition:Overlapping plastic strips hung in doorway to reduce air infiltration while allowing easy passage for people, forklifts, and carts.
Benefits::
- Reduces infiltration by 40-70% compared to open doorway
- Low cost (R2,000-15,000 depending on size)
- Easy installation
- No power required
- Allows visibility through doorway
- Wear and tear (strips require replacement every 1-3 years)
- Not as effective as rapid doors (but much cheaper)
- Can be bypassed if not maintained
- Cold rooms with frequent foot traffic
- Loading dock doors (internal facility)
- Budget-conscious operations
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Related Terms:: Air Curtain, Rapid Door, Infiltration Load