Warehouse Guard Rails and Installation Services

Physical barriers are key to creating safe and efficient warehouse facilities. Barriers—such as pedestrian guard rails, traffic barriers, and forklift curb guards—enhance workplace safety by:

Protecting workers from potential dangers
Shielding equipment from collisions and other workplace accidents
Fortifying structures against impact damage

To enhance workplace safety, Banks Industrial Group sells and installs A-SAFE warehouse guard rails. Suitable for both warehouses and other industrial facilities, A-SAFE guard rails use state-of-the-art polymers called MEMAPLEX and multi-component engineering for superior performance and longevity. A-SAFE’s design enables the barriers to flex and fully recover after repeated impacts, leading to fewer repairs, lower annual maintenance, and greater worker protection.

The Benefits of A-SAFE Warehouse Guard Rails
Proven Safety	Scientifically engineered and tested for safety
High Performance	80% impact absorption
Bounce Back	Flexible design absorbs forklift hits and returns to shape after multiple impacts
Pedestrian Protection	Separates forklift traffic to reduce accident risk, safeguard, operations and save lives
Asset Protection	Protect equipment and structures from vehicle collision, preventing costly damage and downtime
Driver Direction	Define traffic routes and provide visual guidance to drivers
Repair Savings	Impact energy is dissipated, reducing damage to the guard rails, floor and forklift
Floor Protection	A-SAFE barriers absorb and disperse impact forces to protect anchors and prevent floor damage
Maintenance Savings	Self-colored, UV stable polymer does not rust and won’t ever need a new paint coat
Cold Storage	A-SAFE barriers withstand impacts without cracking in extreme temperatures down to -22°F
Surface Resilience	Surface is food safe, hygienic sealed, wipe clean and water resistant
Expert Consultation	A consultation with BIG will uncover the ideal barrier solution for the vehicles at your facility
Convenient Installation	Fast, safe installation with minimal disruption by our factory certified crews

Warehouse operators typically use steel barriers to protect their assets and infrastructure. Over time, forklift drivers inevitably hit these barriers again and again. To remain functional after repeat impacts, steel barriers must be professionally repaired and serviced.

If a steel guard rail is hit hard enough by a forklift, not only does it need to be replaced, but collision will also damage the floor where the rail was bolted. In these scenarios, facility operators must contend with:

Loss of product
Vehicle damage
Operator injuries

A-SAFE warehouse guard rails offer better protection and longer lifespans than steel barriers. Flexible polymer is three times stronger than steel and absorbs 80% of impacts. A-SAFE’s polymer construction enables the guard rails to rebound to their original positions for continued protection. A combination of the internal mechanical design and the flexible polymer also redirects the impact away from the floor anchors, significantly reducing the chance of floor damage during a collision.

A-SAFE barriers also protect forklifts from damage. Metal guard rails deflect impacts and shield what is behind them at the expense of the forklift and the guard rail itself. Once a metal guard rail is hit, not only do you have to repair or replace the barrier, but you have to fix the vehicle as well.

Altogether, A-SAFE guard rails save you from costs associated with the following:

Downtime
Barrier replacement
Vehicle damage
Floor repair
Equipment/infrastructure damage
Human injury

In addition to these savings, no repainting is required. The self-colored yellow polymer hides scrapes for lasting visibility. Overall, you can expect a return on investment in just 19 months or less from reduced maintenance needs, lower repair costs, general incident prevention, and downtime avoidance.

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How many times can you hit an A-SAFE barrier before they break? What is the typical longevity?

The answer is… it depends. The longevity is highly dependent on the environment and the application area. Wear and tear may begin to show after 2 years depending on the number of impacts to the barrier. Obvious signs might be stretch marks if the barrier is hit in the same spot consistently over time. Without consistent impacts, the longevity is a lifetime. That said, if you have one particular weak spot, the individual rail or section can be replaced by themselves as a result of the modular design. There are a few regular preventative maintenance checks you can do to extend or maintain the lifetime - namely checking the torque settings on the anchor bolts to 50kg (110 lbs).

How fast can a standard forklift hit the barrier and still be safe?

How much stronger than steel are A-SAFE barriers?

How do A-SAFE barriers prevent your floor from being damaged?

Can I secure a bollard or rail to asphalt?

Will the base plates corrode?

What temperatures are the barriers good to?

Will A-SAFE flexible barriers maintain their color outdoors?

What colors do they come in?

How do I integrate a gate into the protective scheme?

What is the difference between mFlex, eFlex, iFlex and Atlas?

What OSHA regulations exist around safety barriers?

The simple answer is none, comprehensively, for guard rails. OSHA still maintains the “general duty” standard which is a catch all for employing appropriate safety products. That said, the EU maintains a standard known as PAS 13, that sets standards for guard rails and their performance.