Cooler Strip Doors & PVC Curtains

Cooler Strip Doors for Commercial Refrigeration

Cooler strip doors are flexible PVC curtain systems installed across doorways to help separate refrigerated spaces from surrounding areas. The overlapping strips create a practical barrier while allowing employees to walk through without repeatedly opening and closing a conventional door.

CoolCurtain supplies PVC strip door systems for commercial walk-in coolers, refrigerated food storage, beverage storage rooms, and other temperature-controlled facilities. Choose from several strip widths and available opening dimensions to match your application.

How to Choose the Right PVC Strip Width

Selecting the appropriate strip width depends on the size of the doorway, the type of traffic, and the operating conditions. CoolCurtain offers multiple configurations to accommodate different commercial environments.

The best configuration depends on more than strip width alone. Consider strip thickness, overlap, mounting hardware, opening dimensions, and traffic requirements before ordering.

Common Applications for Cooler Strip Curtains

Measuring for a Cooler Strip Door

Accurate doorway measurements help ensure your PVC strip curtain system is configured correctly. Before ordering, measure the opening and review your mounting requirements.

1. Measure the opening width:
   Record the clear width of the doorway.
2. Measure the opening height:
   Measure from the intended mounting position to the floor or required curtain endpoint.
3. Review mounting conditions:
   Determine where the mounting hardware can be securely installed.
4. Consider doorway traffic:
   Identify whether the opening primarily serves pedestrians, carts, or equipment.
5. Confirm the configuration:
   Review strip width, material, overlap, and hardware before placing your order.

Not sure which configuration to select? Call CoolCurtain at (800) 854-5719 for assistance.

Cooler Strip Doors vs. Freezer Strip Doors

Cooler and freezer strip doors serve similar purposes, but the PVC material must be appropriate for the operating temperature. Cooler-temperature PVC is intended for compatible refrigerated environments, while freezer applications generally require specially formulated low-temperature material.

If your doorway serves a walk-in freezer or another low-temperature environment, explore our Freezer Strip Doors and confirm the appropriate material before ordering.

Cooler Strip Door FAQs

What are cooler strip doors used for?

Cooler strip doors are used to create a flexible barrier across refrigerated doorways. They help reduce unwanted air exchange while allowing convenient access.

Are PVC strip curtains transparent?

Clear PVC strips provide visibility through the doorway, helping personnel see activity on the opposite side.

What strip widths are available?

CoolCurtain offers cooler strip door configurations using 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch-wide strips. Available options vary by product.

Can cooler strip doors be used in freezers?

Standard cooler-temperature PVC should not automatically be assumed suitable for freezer conditions. Freezer applications require material appropriate for the operating temperature.

How do I know what size to order?

Start with the doorway’s width and height. Then consider the mounting position, traffic conditions, strip width, and material requirements.

Do PVC strip doors replace solid cooler doors?

PVC strip curtains are generally used as supplemental doorway barriers. They do not necessarily replace the insulated doors required by a refrigerated enclosure.