Welding Screens & Blankets

Welding Screens & Blankets by Southland

Welcome to Southland’s dedicated range of welding screens & blankets, your trusted solution for workshop safety, arc flash protection and spatter control. Whether you're outfitting a heavy fabrication shop or a mobile welding setup, our selection of welding protection screens, curtains, flame retardant blankets and drape systems delivers the durability, compliance and visibility you need.

Our welding screens and blankets are engineered to:

• protect personnel and surrounding areas from ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation

• block or absorb welding arcs and spatter

• comply with Australian safety standards for PPE and fire retardancy

• integrate seamlessly into your workshop layout

Southland is committed to supplying premium welding protection equipment tailored for Australian conditions — built tough for Australian tradespeople.

Why Choose Southland’s Welding Screens & Blankets?

When you select Southland for your welding protection needs, you benefit from:

• Broad product range — from portable welding screens to fixed curtain systems, leather drapes, high-temperature fibreglass blankets and modular frame options

• Reliable performance — all products offer high resistance to sparks, slag and heat, suitable for MIG, TIG, arc and oxy applications

• Compliance & safety — we stock products that meet or exceed relevant Australian standards (AS/NZS) for fire safety and arc protection

• Custom sizing & flexibility — many of our blankets and screens can be cut, configured, or joined on site to suit your floor plan

• Support & expertise — our team can assist with layout design, workplace zoning, and specification advice

With Southland, you’re not just buying a product — you’re investing in safer, more efficient welding operations.

Types of Welding Screens & Blankets Available

Portable and Fixed Welding Screens / Curtains

These are visual barriers made of tinted PVC, polyvinyl or coated vinyl materials. They let light through while blocking harmful UV/IR rays and arc flash. Ideal for dividing bays, shielding adjacent workstations, or creating mobile welding cells.

Leather Blankets & Drapes

Leather welding drapes (chrome, cowhide split, or premium options) offer exceptional durability and spatter resistance. Suitable for hanging applications, covering fixtures or shielding brazing zones.

High-Temperature Fibreglass and Ceramic Blankets

These are designed to resist extreme heat and molten splash — ideal for heavy welding, grinding or cutting operations. Use them to protect surfaces, equipment and floors from heat and fall-off slag.

Frame & Curtain Systems

Our modular frame systems allow you to mount welding curtains or screens on mobile or fixed structures. You can roll, hinge or slide curtain panels as needed, giving you flexibility and space efficiency.

Custom & Specialty Configurations

Need irregular shapes, cut-outs, or interlocked screens? We can supply custom blankets, split seams, or screens with viewports to match particular workshop layouts.

Key Features to Consider

When selecting welding screens and blankets, keep these features in mind:

• Temperature rating / heat resistance — ensure your blanket is rated for the maximum thermal exposure in your welding environment

• Optical density / shade and tint — screens should block harmful light yet maintain visibility

• Durability & wear resistance — edge stitching, reinforced corners, eyelets and seams matter

• Flame retardant certification — look for compliance with Australian or international fire safety standards

• Mounting & mobility — portable screens, wheeled frames, grommets or Velcro mounting

• Ease of maintenance — ease of cleaning, replacing panels or reconfiguring layouts

At Southland, each product listing clearly states its technical specs — including temperature limits, size, material and compliance data.

Applications & Use Cases in Australia

Southland’s welding screens and blankets are widely used in:

• fabrication shops

• structural steel and plate welding

• heavy machinery manufacture

• marine, shipbuilding and offshore yards

• automotive and transport manufacturing

• training facilities and TAFE welding labs

• mobile service rigs and on-site welding

By deploying the appropriate screens and blankets, you improve safety, reduce downtime from rework or damage, and maintain compliance with workplace health regulations.

How to Choose the Right Welding Screen or Blanket

1. Assess your welding environment — temperature, density of spatter, arc type (MIG, TIG, plasma)

2. Determine coverage area — height, width and modular requirement

3. Select material & rating — leather, vinyl, fibreglass, ceramic composite

4. Decide mobility or fixed installation — mobile frames vs fixed curtains

5. Verify safety standards & ratings — make sure you meet AS/NZS or relevant PPE standards

If you're unsure, our Southland technical team can help you design a solution tailored to your workshop or site.

Optimising Your Workshop with Southland Welding Protection

To maximise safety and efficiency:

• zone welding operations using screens to control arc flash

• maintain clear walkways and safe distances around welding bays

• replace worn or damaged sections promptly

• train staff in correct handling and positioning of screens

• integrate with other PPE (helmets, gloves, clothing)

With the right welding screens & blankets from Southland, you’ll protect your workforce, preserve your equipment, and improve workflow safety.