Factory partitioning - everything you need to know
Factory partitions & dividers
Industrial facilities including factories often require strategic partitioning to enhance efficiency, safety, profitability, and overall operational effectiveness.
What are factory partitions?
Factory partitions are physical barriers used to divide and separate processes, machinery, people, stock, contaminants etc. from other areas. They are non-load-bearing walls, used to create controlled environments within a building. A factory partition could be made from a variety of materials such as reinforced PVC coated fabric or steel. Partitions can be useful in many manufacturing and industrial environments, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive and disposables.
Factory partition uses
Factory partitioning helps to divide manufacturing facilities in many useful ways. Here we give a comprehensive overview of how partitions can be used in factories.
Zoning for functionality or process type
You may choose to divide your facility into distinct zones based on function or process. Creating areas based on specific industrial processes prevents interference between different production stages and allows for control of each step in the manufacturing process. This ensures that each area is optimised for specific tasks, minimising cross-contamination and improving workflow efficiency, and employee welfare and safety. Other uses include enclosures for debris-producing machines, protecting sensitive equipment, and creating dedicated offices and employee spaces within the factory.
Material and goods segregation, for contamination and hygiene
Implementing segregation of raw materials and finished products will help to prevent contamination. This is crucial in industries like food manufacturing, where the separation of different ingredients and final goods is a key safety measure. Factory partitions can also be used to temporarily separate areas during cleaning and maintenance, while the rest of the factory continues to operate, reducing downtime and maintaining output.
Temperature, humidity and odour control
A factory partition can help to control temperature in only the area that needs it, reducing heating or cooling costs. It can also contain odours and reduce tainting risks. Both preserving product integrity and aiding employee comfort and workplace well-being. Factory partitions are also useful to decrease noise transmission from noisy manufacturing processes.
Space optimisation and storage capacity
Make the most of existing space and increase stock holding capacity by dividing factory space for different storage requirements under the same roof. Increase usable floorspace by enclosing a mezzanine floor with a factory partition, or apply a partition to an existing canopy more for weather-protected space, or even join two separate buildings.
Temporary segregation for installation, upgrades, and maintenance works
During essential project works such as new line installations, machinery upgrades, refurbishments or flooring works, areas of the factory require partitioning temporarily, to prevent the spread of dust and contaminants, for product integrity and employee safety.
Westgate Global offer a range of partitions to overcome many issues faced in factories. Our temporary to permanent floor-to-ceiling and part-height systems are reconfigurable and relocatable to adapt to business change, and offer many benefits over traditional partitions. Designed to suit your space and requirements, our solutions can help you to contain dust, control temperature, prevent contamination, separate processes and storage, create new rooms, enclose areas and more.
Benefits of Westgate Global factory partitions
• Cost-effective – cheaper than a traditional floor-to-ceiling wall
• Removable and relocatable – much more flexibility than a traditional fixed wall as business needs change, and leaves no lasting damage
• Quick to install and minimal disruption
• Custom-made to the building’s requirements and dimensions (any height and length)
• Fire-rated materials
Types of factory partitioning systems
Westgate Global offer a range of innovative partitioning solutions to optimise and divide factory spaces. Our practical, quick-install, adaptable and robust solutions include:
Fabric partition wall
Flexiwall: This floor-to-ceiling tensioned and reinforced fabric partition wall, manufactured in a range of heavy-duty fire-rated materials, is ideal for dividing space in tall industrial buildings. Its quick and clean installation makes it a go-to solution for creating distinct areas within a facility.
Steel partition wall
Anchorwall: Providing robust and secure segregation, Anchorwall is a fixed part-height modular steel partition wall offering from Westgate Global. Its durability makes it suitable for industrial environments where stability and strength are paramount.
Modular dividing wall
Hoardfast: For low-level internal segregation, Hoardfast is an ideal solution, serving both temporary and permanent applications. This versatile, hygienic and modular solution ensures efficient space utilisation within a facility.
Retractable dividing curtain
Flexicurtain: A retractable PVC curtain wall, Flexicurtain provides temporary segregation of areas within a facility. Its versatility makes it a valuable tool for preventing dust, temperature, and cross-contamination issues.
Temporary segregation screen
Flexiscreen: Offering a flexible and adaptable solution, Flexiscreen is designed for easy installation and reconfiguration. This building dust screen is perfect for creating temporarily partitioned spaces that can be adjusted based on changing operational needs or project phases.
Factory partition wall installation
A spotlight on Flexiwall:
Incorporating Westgate Global factory partitioning solutions into your facility’s layout ensures a streamlined and organised working environment. From tall industrial spaces to low-level internal areas, Westgate Global has a diverse range of customisable products to meet the needs of your individual project, plus provide a range of accessories for a fully integrated solution from a single trusted supplier.
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