Choosing the Ideal Partitioning Solution
Whether your need to create a separate working environment within your factory or to maximize your operational storage space, there is almost certain to be an ideal steel partition that is suitable for your industrial space. Here are some things to consider when making your choice.
Evaluating your needs
There is a wide range of products to choose from and you need to assess what you are looking to achieve with the installation and the environment where you will be using the partitioning. It would probably be advisable to consult a design professional who has experience of using these products for industrial solution so that you get it right first time and do not waste valuable time and money as result of making the wrong choice.
Range of products available
There are a number of different partitioning products available on the market and they are mainly single skin budget partitions, Double Skin Monobloc, Mesh and Full Industrial. They have different attributes depending on the design project and working environment they are going to be used in. A single skin partition offers a quick solution with easy installation, and the flexibility of being demountable and re-locatable very easily. If you require adequate ventilation or good acoustic performance then a single skin partition would not be suitable, as it is mainly intended to provide a quick solution if you are trying to create a new workspace or area. If ventilation is important to you then you need to consider a mesh partition but with the majority of other installations you can use a double skin or monobloc partition to get the job done.
Blank Canvas
If you are fortunate enough to be starting with an open space that does not require any modification other than partitioning then you can use partitioning to satisfy a wide range of installation and design needs. In a typical industrial unit you will probably require some partitioning for areas that will have machinery or equipment, a number of offices for meetings and senior personnel together with some storage space. You can quickly and easily put a workable design project together to meet your business needs and very shortly afterwards have a fully functional and highly efficient working environment.
Maximizing the space available
A common feature of many industrial units especially older units that had a previous life as a different business operation is that they are not very efficient in their use of space and you are sometimes left with large areas that are not making the use of the space available. Using partitioning means you can create a much more pleasant and productive working environment and also plan for future expansion without spending substantial amounts of money in achieving your requirements.
Other Benefits
Using steel partitioning has a number of advantages and benefits and in particular it is very durable and will therefore be ideal for a long-term solution where you do not envisage any significant changes in the layout of your workspace environment. Steel partitioning has a look of quality about it which is important if you are trying to keep your business unit in good shape with minimal maintenance and also welcome customers into your place of work as well.
If you are concerned about the environmental aspect of installing partitioning then you be assured that the partitions are 100% recyclable, which means that once the partitioning has come to the end of its use the material can be melted down and transformed into a new chrome steel product. It is actually estimated that in the region of 50% of products made from steel today have previously been recycled. Most businesses have to demonstrate a positive attitude towards the planet for ethical as well as financial reasons these days, so it is good to know that by using steel partitioning you are making an eco friendly choice as well as getting a perfect solution for improving productivity in the workplace.
Joseph Renshaw is a business advisor. He enjoys passing his experience and insights on to his readers. Click here for more information about Factory partitioning.
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