£140.00 + vat (£168.00 inc VAT)
A chain fly screen is a curtain of anodised aluminium chains hung from a bar across a doorway: you walk through, the chains fall back into place, and flies stay out. Ours are made to your door width and delivered assembled, a practical, hard-working solution for keeping insects out while fresh air and foot traffic flow freely. Designed for busy doorways, they’re especially popular in commercial and high-use environments, and are designed for durability.
In short: aluminium chain fly screens are tough, low-maintenance, and highly effective at reducing flies—without blocking airflow or slowing you down. A simple solution that works hard where it matters most.
Delivered assembled, not a kit
The metal chain fly screens are supplied ready assembled and arrive at our standard height of 2200mm.
Our screens are designed for easy adjustment to ensure a perfect fit:
Width: Your screen will arrive at the width ordered.
Height: Easily remove links with a screwdriver to adjust the height to your desired length once you have hung the door.
Each set comes complete with pan head screws and brackets, allowing you to choose the hanging method that works best for your door.
For wider openings, the additional width will arrive as a separate piece, so for example, if you needed a door 1500mm wide, you would receive one section of 1000mm and another of 500mm to make the total 1500mm width.
To order, simply input the total width required, and the chains will come with the required hanging brackets.
Are there any differences in Chain quality?
Yes, you will find that the cheaper the screen then the lighter the actual chain wire will be. The diameter of the chain can vary from less than 1mm to 1.8mm resulting in less weight which will allow flies to enter as the chains move around more freely. The price of a chain fly screen is largely determined by the weight of the aluminium used in its construction. Lower-priced chain fly screens are typically made with lighter aluminium, which can reduce their effectiveness in preventing flies and other insects from entering. Also to be totally rustproof they need to be properly anodised, again most cheaper options aren’t fully anodised, but this will only show over time.
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Quick Look – Technical Specification
Chain fly screens for doors — Premier Screens Ltd, made to measure in the UK
Width
Made to your width (over 1000mm supplied in sections)
Standard Drop
2200mm, trimmed on site
Chain
Anodised aluminium, 1.8mm wire
Breaking Strain
23kg per link
Weight
3.8kg per m²
Colours
Silver or gunmetal grey
Fixings
Brackets and pan head screws included
Dispatch Time
2 – 4 working days
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Product Features | |
 | FLY SCREEN CHAIN CURTAINSHigh-quality anodised aluminium chains that are designed to give a smooth ‘soft touch’ feel, are tangle-free and anti-snagging. Unlike cheaper brands, our links are highly anodised and polished to give a super smooth finish that will continue to look new after years of use |
 | EASY ACCESSThe chain fly screens allow easy access, simply falling back into place, protecting your rooms from flying insects They are suitable for commercial and residential doors and windows and are also pet-friendly with an easy walk-through design |
 | INFORMATIONThe weight of the chain is 3.8 kgs per square metre. The breaking strain of the chain links is 23 kg |
 | CHAIN FLY SCREENS FOR DOORSOur pet-friendly chain fly screens are suitable for commercial and domestic doorways keeping flying insects out, allowing fresh air to flow indoors and providing a degree of privacy from the outside but easy to see through from the inside. |
 | CHAIN FLY SCREENS FOR CONSERVATORIESMade to your width; 2200mm drop, trimmed on site. Openings wider than 1000mm arrive in sections, for example, if you needed a door 1500mm wide you would receive one section of 1000mm and another at 500mm to make the 1500mm width. |
 | CHAIN SCREENSBeyond doorways, chain screens work well as a lightweight room divider — letting light and sound through while still defining the space |
 | DECORATIVE CHAIN FLY SCREENSChain fly screens as displays. We have manufactured many display chain curtains, and our largest project was for a west-end opera where we created a backdrop for a stage using over 30,000 metres of chain at display lengths of over 8 metres. |
 | FIXINGSThere are 2 ways to hang a chain fly screen, either by the brackets which are fixed to the head of the door or with screws, again in the head of the door, and the lip of the hanging bar sits on top of the screw heads |
 | HANGING BRACKETThe image shows the hanging bracket option for the chain fly screen |
 | VIDEOClick on the image to watch a video on the chain fly screens For written measuring steps, including reveal fit vs face fit, see our chain fly screens guide. |
| Screen type | Typical setting | How it works | Max width | Frame / mesh | Fitting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single roller | Home | Spring-tensioned mesh pulls across and retracts into a slim aluminium cassette | up to 1.5 m | Decor grey; 20/30 midge mesh; toughened pet mesh; UV-reflecting | Inside or outside, onto wood, UPVC or metal; 10 mm recess tolerance |
| Double roller | Home — most popular | Two mesh panels meet in the middle and retract to each side | up to 3.5 m | As single roller | As single roller (guides in two sections above 2.3 m) |
| Plissé (pleated) | Home — wide / step-free | Concertina mesh folds into the cassette and holds any position | Wide openings, incl. bi-folds | Pleated mesh; cassette colours to match your doors | Very low base guide (no trip hazard); photo checked before quoting |
| Commercial fly screen door | Commercial kitchens & premises | Hinged panel door with a base kick plate, centre push plate and self-closer | Made to your exact size | 50 mm × 15 mm mitred & riveted aluminium frame; charcoal mosquito mesh | Ready-assembled; screw the hinges to your existing frame or subframe |
| Commercial heavy-duty | Busy commercial kitchens & high-traffic premises | Diamond metal grille protects the mesh and adds security; internal shoot bolt can be retrofitted | Made to your exact size | 50 mm × 15 mm frame; stainless steel mesh behind the grille | Ready-assembled; universal hinge fitting |
| Heavy-duty, solid base | High foot-traffic & delivery-cart premises | Same diamond-grille construction as the heavy-duty door, with a reinforced solid base built to take constant knocks | Made to your exact size | 50 mm × 15 mm frame; stainless steel mesh behind the grille | Ready-assembled; universal hinge fitting |
| Heavy-duty, double-action | Hands-free premises — kitchens, cafés, warehouses | Double-action hinges let the door swing both in and out; brush strip at the base helps keep out rodents too | Single doors up to 1050 mm; double doors up to 2100 mm | 50 mm × 15 mm frame; stainless steel mesh behind the grille | Subframe fitted first, then the ready-assembled door(s) hinge onto it |
| Strip mesh (walk-through) | Kitchen staff, trolleys & deliveries — constant foot traffic | Overlapping weighted mesh strips swing aside and fall straight back; 30% overlap standard or 50% for exposed/windy doorways | Single or double commercial doorways | Suntex industrial polyester strips; 403-grade stainless steel rail & fittings | Screw the rail up, hook the strips on; strips lift off individually to wash |
| PVC strip curtains | Warehouses, workshops & internal partitioning | Clear or ribbed PVC strips that flex aside for forklifts, trolleys and staff, then fall back into place; also helps hold in room temperature | Made to your opening | Thick tough PVC, 200 × 2 mm strips (standard) up to 300 × 3 mm (wider industrial entrances); clear or ribbed | Fixed rail; wipes clean, no ongoing maintenance |
| Perforated PVC strip curtains | High-traffic areas wanting extra airflow & visibility | Evenly perforated PVC strips let air circulate while still cutting down flies, dust and noise | Made to your opening | Perforated PVC, transparent | Fixed rail, same as standard PVC strip curtains |
| Chain fly screen | Home & commercial | A curtain of linked aluminium chain — walk straight through | Most widths (wide openings in sections) | Anodised aluminium chain, 1.8 mm wire | Ready-assembled at 2200 mm; hang on the brackets, remove links to height |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of using chain link fly screens?
A fly screen chain curtain offers a smart balance of protection, airflow, and convenience. The hanging aluminium chains create a moving barrier that insects avoid, while still allowing people, trolleys, and staff to pass through easily—no doors to open, no hands required. They won’t tear like mesh and require very little maintenance. On top of that, they have a clean, industrial look that suits both modern homes and commercial spaces.
Are aluminium chain fly screens durable for commercial use?
Absolutely. Aluminium chain fly screens are built for durability. The aluminium links are corrosion-resistant, weather-tough, and designed to withstand constant use without fraying or breaking. That makes them ideal for restaurants, cafés, warehouses, shops, and food prep areas where doors are opening all day long. They’re a long-term solution that continues to perform even in demanding environments.
Do chain fly screens keep flies out?
Yes—very effectively. While not a sealed barrier, the weight and movement of the aluminium chains deter flies and other insects from entering. As the chains gently move and create a visual and physical obstacle, flies are far less likely to pass through, helping maintain cleaner, more hygienic indoor spaces. For a fuller answer on what they do and don’t keep out, read our guide: do chain fly screens work?
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Buying for a food business? Chain screens push straight through, which makes them one of the few types usually acceptable on a means of escape. If you’re specifying for a food business, read what the food hygiene regulations require before you order.