Flexiscreen building works dust screen used at EGGER
Sector: Fit Out & Refurbishment
Company: EGGER UK Ltd
Location: Hexham
Overview: Dust control – segregation of a press line due for removal
Solution: Flexiscreen
When businesses need to keep operational but at the same time keep progressing the only option is to turn to a solution that allows building and production to happen simultaneously…
“In the past EGGER have worked with Westgate on various projects which have required temporary curtain dividers to protect machinery/plant from contamination. These installations went very smoothly and worked effectively. This time around was no different, from design to actual installation, it was an enjoyable process with the end product providing the protection we required.”
Creating a barrier between two varying functions is no new concept, but creating a building screen within budget, to tight project timescales and with the guarantee of a quality product is the difficult part; not for Westgate Global!
Westgate Global were called in by EGGER (UK) Ltd, to take on the job of installing a temporary dust screen at their Hexham plant. This needed to be in position whilst a press line was taken out. Across the way from the press line that needed removing was a different machine, which is responsible for the production of thousands of chipboard sheets every day. That machine needed to be protected from the inevitable dust that would be thrown up during the removal of the press line. The amount of dust that would be created by the removal of the press line would almost certainly have caused defects on this operational machine, resulting in expensive wastage.
Westgate Global recommended and designed a Flexiscreen solution, which on completion of the installation was 40m in width and 8m in height. Flexiscreen is able to offer an impressive 99% + dust tight seal, offering excellent protection for the machine against the debris generated by the removal of the press line. The screen needed to be in position for no more than two months. Understandably, EGGER wanted a cost effective solution for this temporary screening and short term arrangement. Westgate Global demonstrated their flexibility in this by offering solutions from a range of fabrics and components suited to the project timescales/budget.
Both Hoardfence and Hoardfast use the same white, smart and orderly looking panels. This enables contractors to maintain a consistent professional appearance of the site internally and externally, as well as enhanced site security and operational efficiency. This aspect was significant for Parkeray Interiors as it ensured the interior and exterior of their site aligned with their commitment to high standards of quality and professionalism, and the premier environment in which the works were taking place.
Upholding stringent dust containment during works; effective site privacy and security; minimal disruption to customer experience; both internal and external hoarding solutions from a single trusted supplier; installation to meet project timescales… all highlight the benefits of Westgate Global’s market-leading solutions and excellence in customer service.
The timescale from quote to installation can take up to as long as six months for some jobs, with an installation time of two weeks, depending upon the size of the final building screen. In this instance installation took only three and a half days, demonstrating the speed at which Westgate is capable of installing such systems, especially when a quick solution is essential to the continued operation of a business.
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Flexiscreens are temporary floor-to-ceiling dust screens used to contain dust during construction, flooring, installation and extension works within live manufacturing, production and warehouse environments. Used for both internal and external…