Halcion Express control dust and temperature with Flexiwall
Sector: Warehouse & Logistics
Company: Halcion Express
Location: Staffordshire
Overview: Dust and temperature control loading bay
Solution: Flexiwall
For nearly 40 years, Halcion Express located in Newcastle, Staffordshire, has operated as an independent presence in the UK distribution industry, servicing a range of clients throughout the UK and beyond. Constantly evolving and keeping up to date with the changing market and demands of the industry, Halcion Express now also offers storage solutions for its customers which include Asda, John Lewis, Tesco, Lakeland and Bentley.
Due to the ever-changing demands of the industry and client needs, Halcion Express required a partition in their new warehouse premises; to segregate the new loading bay area from the rest of the warehouse.
Segregating the two areas would benefit the customer in two ways; firstly, controlling dust ingress to the warehouse and secondly by controlling the overall temperature of the segregated space. These conditions would also support Halcion Express should they wish to achieve BRC certification in the future.
The architect on the project initially suggested a solid bottom section and Flexiwall for the top section of the partition wall. However, after a period of consultation and recommendation from Westgate Global, it was agreed that a Flexiwall floor to ceiling solution be used, combining Easiguard crash barriers for additional protection against accidental damage.
The Flexiwall floor to ceiling solution is a more cost-effective option in the short-term as installation times are shorter, therefore reducing project costs; and in the long-term as Flexiwall solutions are easily adapted or even relocatable should the needs of the business change. The Easiguard crash barrier reduces the chance of damage to the Flexiwall, but in the event that damage does occur, Flexiwall panels can be easily replaced and cost less than repairing damage to a solid wall.
The final partition wall measured 37m wide by 10m high and was made from translucent fabric, allowing natural light to easily flow between the two separated areas and saving on additional lighting costs. It also included a Flexicurtain (with vision panel) access point and a steel pedestrian door to enable staff to enter from the loading bay into the warehouse.