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Welding Blanket + Curtain + Screen Selection — Quick Reference (AS/NZS 4884)
Welding blankets + curtains + screens — PROTECT surrounding people + property from welding SPATTER + UV ARC + sparks + heat. AS/NZS 4884 governs hot-work protection. Workshop + production + on-site + maintenance.
| Welding Protection Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Welding Blanket (Fibreglass) | Floor + spatter catch + workshop |
| Welding Blanket (Silica + Carbon) | Heavy slag + sustained high temp |
| Heavy Leather Welding Blanket | Standard workshop spatter |
| Welding Curtain (Vinyl PVC) | Around welding bay + UV barrier |
| Workshop Welding Screen Frame | Movable barrier + bay setup |
| Welding Screen (Orange / Green) | Visible UV blockage |
| Standard Sizes | 1m x 2m, 2m x 2m + custom |
Critical: AS/NZS 4884 mandates compliant fire-retardant materials. Replace DAMAGED + burned through. Spatter must NEVER reach combustible material. Brands: 3M, Bossweld. Companion: welding safety, welding jackets, welding gloves, welding.
Welding Blankets, Curtains and Screens for Australian Welding Bays
Welding blankets, curtains, and screens protect surrounding workers, equipment, and materials from weld spatter, sparks, slag, and arc flash. For Australian fabricators, welding workshops, and industrial sites running welding work, the right protection matched to the work environment and welding intensity is essential workplace safety equipment. AIMS Industrial supplies welding blankets, curtains, and screens for trade and industrial customers across Australia.
The welding protection types we stock
- Fibreglass welding blankets — economical heat-resistant blankets for spatter and spark protection
- Silica welding blankets — higher-temperature blankets for sustained welding heat exposure
- Ceramic welding blankets — premium high-temperature blankets for harsh welding environments
- Welding curtains (PVC) — translucent green/orange curtains for bay separation; allow visibility while blocking arc flash
- Heavy-duty welding curtains — full-protection curtains for high-spatter and high-arc-flash environments
- Welding screens (frames with curtains) — freestanding screens for portable bay separation
- Welding curtain frames and accessories — for installing curtain systems
Where welding protection earns its place
- Welding bays in shared workshops — protecting other workers from arc flash and spatter
- Site welding — protecting nearby equipment, materials, and workers from welding hazards
- Fabrication shops — bay separation between welding stations
- Maintenance work — protecting surrounding equipment during repair welding
- Confined-space welding — protecting nearby surfaces from spatter
- Outdoor welding — temporary spark protection in fire-risk environments
Blanket material selection — temperature matters
- Fibreglass blankets — rated to approximately 540°C continuous; suit general welding spatter protection
- Silica blankets — rated to approximately 980°C continuous; suit sustained welding heat exposure and minor weld spatter
- Ceramic blankets — rated to approximately 1260°C continuous; suit harsh welding environments and longer-term sustained heat
For most general welding spatter protection, fibreglass is adequate. For sustained heat exposure or higher-temperature welding (TIG aluminium, plasma cutting), silica or ceramic blankets earn their cost through longer service life.
Welding curtain selection
Welding curtains are typically translucent PVC in green or orange — both colours filter arc flash to safe levels while allowing operators outside the bay to see general activity inside (for safety monitoring). Heavy-duty curtains have additional layers and reinforcement for high-spatter environments. For full-bay separation, ceiling-to-floor curtain systems with frames provide the most complete protection.
Compliance — AS/NZS 1338
Australian welding eye protection is governed by AS/NZS 1338 — covers welding helmets, lenses, and the broader visual protection requirements. Welding curtains used in workplaces should provide equivalent eye protection for non-welding personnel; the standard green/orange welding curtains meet typical workplace requirements. For specific compliance with workplace audit requirements, refer to the relevant standard and welding hazard assessment.
Brands stocked at AIMS
Welding blankets and curtains are stocked from quality manufacturers covering fibreglass, silica, and ceramic options. For specific brand requirements (Mack, Cigweld accessories), sourcing through our distribution channels covers most options.
Sizing
Welding blankets come in standard sizes (typically 1m × 1m, 2m × 2m, 3m × 3m and similar standard rectangles), with custom sizes available for specific applications. Welding curtains come as panels (typically 1.8m × 1.4m or similar) that are mounted on frames or hung from rails. For complete bay separation, plan the curtain layout against the bay dimensions.
Working with welding blankets
Position blankets to intercept welding spatter and sparks before they reach surrounding equipment or workers. For overhead welding, blankets above and below the welder protect ceilings and floors. For confined work, wrap blankets around the work zone to contain spatter. After welding, allow blankets to cool before storing — hot blankets can ignite stored materials.
Companion ranges at AIMS
Welding blankets and curtains sit alongside our broader welding safety range — see welding jackets, welding helmet accessories, respiratory protection, and safety signs for the related products.
Need help speccing welding blankets, curtains, or screens for a workshop or specific welding application? contact our team — we'll match by welding type, environment, and protection requirements.
People Also Ask — Welding Blankets, Curtains & Screens
Q: What's the difference between fibreglass, silica, and ceramic welding blankets?
Fibreglass blankets handle continuous temperatures up to around 540°C and are adequate for general welding spatter protection. Silica blankets step up to around 980°C continuous, and ceramic blankets go further still to around 1260°C continuous. For sustained heat exposure or higher-temperature welding work — TIG aluminium, plasma cutting — silica or ceramic earns its extra cost through a longer service life.
Q: Do welding curtains need to comply with eye protection standards?
Welding curtains should provide protection broadly equivalent to AS/NZS 1338, which governs welding helmets, lenses and visual protection. Standard green or orange translucent curtains meet typical workplace requirements for shielding nearby personnel from arc flash while still allowing them to see through for safety monitoring.
Q: What temperature can a welding blanket actually withstand?
It depends on the material — fibreglass blankets are rated to around 540°C continuous, silica to around 980°C, and ceramic to around 1260°C. For general spatter protection, fibreglass is adequate; for sustained high-temperature exposure, step up to silica or ceramic.
Q: What does AS/NZS 4884 cover for welding blankets and curtains?
AS/NZS 4884 covers the requirements for fire-retardant welding blankets and curtains used as hot-work protection. It requires the materials to be genuinely fire-retardant, and any blanket or curtain that's damaged or burned through should be replaced rather than kept in service.
Q: Should I use a welding curtain or a welding blanket to protect a work area?
Use a blanket where you need to directly cover surfaces or wrap around a work area to catch spatter and sparks before they reach equipment or combustible material. Use a curtain where you need to separate a welding bay from surrounding areas while still letting people see through to monitor what's happening on the other side.