Column Guards

Protective Column Guards: Essential Safety Solutions

There are 2 primary forms of upright protection; column guard protectors and end of rack barriers.

What Are Column Guards?

Column guards are frame protectors used to protect uprights from knocks and bashes which would otherwise result in their replacement. Column guards can be attached to the racking or installed into the floor.

Do You Need Column Guards?

Upright protection in any form can help prevent your uprights, posts or columns being damaged by materials handling equipment. Damage to uprights could have serious consequences, including the potential of collapse & injury to personnel! It can also act as a reference point for materials handling & forklift operators so they can easily avoid racking – think hi-vis jacket for your racking!

What is racking upright protection?

Pallet racking uprights can be referred to as posts, frames & columns. Upright protection is a form of barrier or defence against accidental damage which could be caused by your materials handling equipment, such as forklifts. There are 2 primary forms of upright protection; end of rack barriers & post protectors such as Rack Amour.

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