Opaque Solid Black PVC Strip By The Metre

Solid Black PVC Strip by the Metre

Solid Black PVC strip by the metre is an opaque industrial PVC material designed for applications where privacy, blackout screening or visual separation is more important than visibility. Unlike clear PVC, solid black strips completely block light and line of sight, making them ideal for creating controlled environments, dividing workspaces and reducing distractions in agricultural, commercial and industrial settings.

Commonly used in poultry houses, livestock buildings, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, waste processing plants and engineering workshops, black PVC strip helps create effective barriers for light control, restricted access areas, machinery screening and internal partitions. It can also be used to replace damaged strips in existing curtains or to manufacture bespoke PVC strip curtain systems.

Available by the metre in a choice of widths and thicknesses, Solid Black PVC is compatible with all recognised PVC strip curtain hanging systems, including Hook-On, QuickMount and heavy-duty Swivel Hinge rails. Manufactured from high-quality UK-sourced materials, it offers excellent flexibility, impact resistance and long-lasting performance for demanding industrial and agricultural environments.

What Problems Does Solid Black PVC by the Metre Solve?

This material is used when standard clear PVC is not suitable.

It solves:

• Complete light penetration control (full blackout environments)
• Privacy requirements in agricultural or industrial spaces
• Poultry shed light management and animal control environments
• Visual separation of restricted or hazardous zones
• Dust, debris and airflow separation where visibility is not required
• Forklift and machinery warning / demarcation strips
• Noise and visual distraction reduction in production areas

This makes it ideal for environments requiring controlled visibility and full environmental separation.

Best Use Cases for Black PVC

Solid black PVC strip is widely used across agricultural, industrial and commercial environments:

• Poultry houses and livestock sheds (light control / behavioural control)
• Food production areas requiring blackout separation
• Warehouses and logistics facilities (restricted zones / safety marking)
• Manufacturing plants with machinery zoning requirements
• Cold storage or controlled environment partitioning
• Waste handling and industrial processing areas
• Internal safety barriers and high-traffic warning zones

Why Choose Solid Black PVC Over Clear or Ribbed PVC?

👉 Choose solid black PVC when light control or privacy is more important than visibility.

Installation & Compatibility

Solid black PVC strips are fully compatible with all standard PVC strip curtain systems:

• Hook-on systems
• Quickmount systems
• Rail-mounted industrial systems
• Custom fabricated curtain frames

Installation guidance:

• Cut to required drop length
• Attach using standard hanging systems
• Ensure correct overlap based on traffic type
• Replace strips individually when worn

Typical install time:

• Doorway: 20–45 minutes
• Large industrial opening: 1–2 hours

💡 Suitable for light pedestrian through to heavy industrial traffic depending on thickness selected.

Available Sizes & Applications

• 200mm x 2mm (Light Duty) → up to 3m height
• 300mm x 3mm (Medium Duty) → up to 5.5m height
• 400mm x 4mm (Heavy Duty) → up to 10m height

Used for:

• Poultry sheds & agricultural doors
• Industrial loading bays
• High-impact machinery zones
• Large blackout partitions

 Key Operational Benefits

• Complete light exclusion (blackout effect)
• Improved environmental control in livestock areas
• Durable separation for high-traffic zones
• Helps define safety and machinery boundaries
• Reduces visual distractions in busy workspaces
• High impact resistance for industrial use
• Cost-effective bulk strip replacement solution

Product Specifications

• PVC Type: Solid Black (Opaque)
• Supply: Cut by the metre / bulk roll options
• Roll Size: 50m (standard supply)
• Temperature Range: 0°C to +40°C
• Certification: REACH compliant, DOP free
• Finish: Fully opaque blackout
• Flexibility: High
• Impact Resistance: High
• Use Type: Light pedestrian to heavy industrial

Longevity & Usage Notes

PVC strip is a consumable material. Lifespan depends on:

• Traffic intensity
• Exposure conditions
• Cleaning practices
• Installation environment

For best results, install internally or in sheltered openings where possible.

Agricultural environments such as poultry sheds may require more frequent replacement depending on usage intensity and exposure.

FAQ

What is solid black PVC strip used for?

It is used for blackout, privacy, and controlled separation in industrial and agricultural environments.

Is black PVC suitable for poultry sheds?

Yes, it is widely used to control light levels in poultry housing environments.

Can I buy it by the metre?

Yes, it is supplied cut-to-length for flexibility and reduced waste.

Is it compatible with existing strip curtain systems?

Yes, it works with all standard PVC hanging systems.

Can it be used for heavy traffic areas?

Yes, depending on thickness selection, it can handle industrial forklift traffic.

Do you offer trade pricing?

Yes, trade and bulk pricing is available, please contact us directly.

Trade & Bulk Orders

We supply bulk PVC strip curtain material and trade pricing for industrial customers, contractors, and agricultural sites.

👉 For pricing, availability, or made-to-measure blackout curtain systems, please contact our team below!