Curtain FAQs
Find answers to specific product category, safety, design, and environmental questions.
- If the area in which you are placing the curtains contains a sprinkler system, the curtain must not obstruct the sprinkler. Per NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, the mesh portion of the curtain is required to extend at least 22” from the ceiling. The 22” requirement includes the distance from the ceiling to the curtain (including the track and carrier), as well as the height of the mesh. The combination of all three must be a minimum of 22”.
- 6062 standard track & Narrowline track ship at a stock length of 9’6”. Please notify the factory if longer lengths are needed.
- On the Right Track ships in stock lengths of 3’, 4’, 5’, & 8’. On the Right Track can be shipped in a maximum 8’ length.
- Construction Specialties offers a coordinated selection of CSelect patterns to meet your design needs. Most NFPA approved fabrics can be used with CS track systems.
- For 6062 standard track & Narrowline track, the drop sizes are 12”, 18”, and 24”. There is a maximum 20’ drop available with proper support.
- 6”, 12”, 24”, & 48” (maximum drop size)
- Look for an identifying tag like the image below:
- It is possible, but not recommended unless using a commercial grade aluminum bending device.
- Yes, this can be performed by the simple use of a hacksaw.
- Yes, CS standard surface mount 6062 and narrowline track are offered for both 45 and 90 degree applications, with 12”, 21”, and 24” radiuses.
- Our 6062 track comes in white powder coated or aluminum anodized.
- Our 1062N carriers will be the ones to give first. These can handle up to 50 LBS each carrier.
- The standard spacing between each carrier is 6”. This is how you would determine the carriers needed.
- Example: If you have 10 LF of track. (10 X 2.3 + 1= 24 carriers)
- Yes, we would first need a detail of the track lay out to confirm the radiuses and bends. Once these are confirmed we can respond if a certain track lay out can be manufactured.
- Our CS Spool carriers are universal and would be best to use if the existing track manufacturer is unknown.
- Yes, CS offers both breakaway carriers and hook-and-loop style carriers for use in behavioral health settings.
- The hook is designed to pop out of the axle when 8 to 10 lbs of pressure are applied.
- Yes, all CS carriers are supplied in packs of (25) carriers per pack.
- There is no difference in durability, however some facilities prefer the appearance of nylon over metal.
- CS I.V. Pendants come with an open loop adapter at the top of the pendant which is applicable on 99% of I.V. carriages.
- CS I.V. Pendants are currently only offered for ceiling-mounted applications.