The role of the smoke barrier

A smoke curtain, also known as a smoke barrier, is a device used to control the spread of smoke. By effectively blocking the spread of smoke, the smoke barrier improves indoor air quality, protects people’s health, and provides a more comfortable environment. It plays an important role in various places, such as restaurants, bars, coffee shops and leisure places. The following is a detailed introduction to its function

First of all, the smoke barrier can effectively reduce indoor smoke. When people smoke in an enclosed space, the smoke spreads rapidly and fills the entire space. This not only poses a threat to the health of the smoker, but also brings discomfort and trouble to other people. The smoke-retaining vertical wall confines the smoke to a relatively small area by setting up a barrier, reducing the spread of the smoke. This is very important for those non-smokers who can enjoy their meals or leisure activities in a clean environment without smoke.

Secondly, the smoke-shielding vertical wall is very critical for improving indoor air quality. Smoke contains harmful substances and particles, such as carbon monoxide, benzene, and nicotine. Prolonged exposure to these harmful substances can lead to various health problems, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The smoke-shielding vertical wall reduces the concentration of harmful substances in the indoor air and improves the air quality by limiting the spread of smoke. This is critical to protect the health of people, especially those employees and regular customers who are exposed to the smoke for a long time.

In addition, the smoke barrier can also create a more comfortable indoor environment. The smell and visual impact of smoke may cause discomfort and annoyance to people. Smoke barriers eliminate these problems by effectively controlling the spread of smoke. People can breathe freely in an environment free of smoke and odor, and enjoy a more pleasant dining or leisure experience. This comfortable environment can attract more customers to patronize restaurants or leisure venues and enhance the competitiveness of the business.

In addition to the basic functions mentioned above, some smoke curtains can also have other additional functions, such as sound isolation and lighting. Sound isolation reduces noise transmission for a more peaceful dining or relaxing environment. The lighting function can provide sufficient lighting to make the interior brighter and warmer.
In order to realize the effective function of the smoke baffle, some important factors also need to be considered in design and installation: The first is the position and size of the smoke baffle. It should be placed around the smoking area to minimize the spread of smoke. The height and width of the hanging wall also need to be reasonably set according to the needs and space conditions of the specific place to ensure its effectiveness and practicability. 2. The material selection of the smoke barrier is also very important. It needs to be able to trap smoke while being easy to clean and maintain. Common materials include tempered glass, stainless steel, and special smoke-resistant materials. Not only are these materials durable and fire resistant, they are also effective at trapping smoke and keeping them clean.