The RapidFireWall is Mercia Industrial's flagship flexible partitioning system, engineered for busy manufacturing and warehousing environments that demand adaptability without sacrificing safety. Constructed from heavy-duty industrial-grade PVC curtain panels suspended on a robust steel tracking system, it can be deployed, repositioned, or removed in a fraction of the time required for traditional fixed partition walls. The system is available in fire-retardant grades meeting BS EN 1021 and LPS 1207 standards, making it suitable for use in environments where fire safety is a regulatory requirement.
Unlike permanent stud walls, the RapidFireWall installs in hours rather than days, causing minimal disruption to ongoing production. The steel overhead track is ceiling-mounted and can be configured in straight runs, L-shapes, or U-shapes to enclose any footprint. Panels overlap to create a seal that effectively contains dust, noise, and temperature variation between zones, helping facilities comply with health and safety legislation without permanent structural commitment.
The system is particularly valued by facilities managers who need to create temporary cleanrooms, segregate production lines, or partition off hazardous areas during refurbishment. With a lifespan exceeding 15 years under normal industrial conditions, the RapidFireWall delivers exceptional return on investment compared with brickwork or plasterboard alternatives.
Key Features
Fire-retardant PVC panels meeting BS EN 1021 and LPS 1207 standards
Ceiling-mounted steel track — no floor fixings required
Configurable in straight, L, or U-shaped runs
Installed in hours with no production shutdown required
Available in widths from 1.2 m to 20 m+
Panels are individually replaceable for low ongoing maintenance
Clear, opaque, and strip-window panel options
Fully demountable and relocatable without structural damage
Common Applications
Technical Specifications
| Panel material | Heavy-duty fire-retardant PVC, 2 mm |
| Track system | Powder-coated steel, ceiling-mounted |
| Standard heights | 2.5 m – 8 m (bespoke available) |
| Standard widths | 1.2 m – 20 m+ (modular panels) |
| Fire rating | BS EN 1021 / LPS 1207 compliant |
| Temperature range | -20 °C to +70 °C |
| Colours available | Clear, white, yellow, grey, custom |
| Warranty | 5 years on track hardware, 2 years on panels |