Flexible Guard Rails

Proven – Scientifically engineered and tested for safety
Absorbs 80% of impact
Pedestrian protection – separate forklift traffic to reduce accident risk, safeguard operations and save lives
Asset protection – prevent costly damage and downtime by protecting equipment and structures from vehicle collision
Define traffic routes and provide visual guidance to drivers
Flexible design absorbs forklift hits and returns to shape after multiple impacts
Save on repairs – impact energy is dissipated reducing damage to the guard rails, floor and forklift
No floor damage – absorbs and disperses impact forces to protect anchors and prevent floor damage
Save on maintenance – self-colored, UV stable polymer does not rust and never needs painting
Cold Storage products withstand impacts without cracking in extreme temperatures down to -22°F
Food safe, hygienic sealed, wipe clean, water resistant surface
Expert consultation to determine a solution suitable for the vehicles at your facility
Fast, safe installation with minimal disruption by our factory certified crews

Problem: How to reduce guard rail maintenance and repair costs

Warehouse operators typically use steel barriers to protect their assets and infrastructure. Operators driving forklifts inevitably hit these barriers with regularity. Steel barriers require regular maintenance and repair after getting hit to maintain functionality. If hit hard enough, forklifts make replacement of the steel guard rails likely but also damage the floors they are bolted to, driving costs and downtime up. Owners now also contend with loss of product, damage to the vehicle itself and the operators themselves. All these costs come directly from your bottom line.

Solution: Use flexible guard rails that can take a hit and bounce back

A-SAFE guard rails save you up to five repairs (to the barrier, vehicle, floor, equipment / infrastructure and your people) because their rails flex to absorb impact then rebound back to their original position for continued protection. Their state-of-the-art energy absorption system dissipates 80% of impact forces through the guard rail and away from floor anchors. This significantly reduces the chance of floor damage during a collision. Furthermore, 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 lower maintenance and repair costs as well as incidence prevention and downtime avoidance.

A-SAFE barriers also protect the your forklifts from damage, further accelerating your return on investment. Metal guard rails will deflect impacts and shield what is behind them at the expense of the forklift and the guard rail itself, requiring repair or replacement to both almost every time they are hit.

How Can We Help You?

BIG provides single-source service for sales and installation of A-SAFE guard rails and safety barrier systems. We are safety oriented, ISNetworld certified A+ and fully insured to reduce your risk. If desired, we can also train your staff to perform the installation. Please contact us today for more information or to schedule service.

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.