Column Guards
Column Guards are used to shield valuable plant and equipment throughout the warehouse and prevent accidental damage. Featuring w-beam guardrail, column guards may be configured in half-circle or full-circle protection and feature single or double w-beam guardrails. The option of powder coating enhances visibility and alerts the driver of machinery to the nearby hazard.
Product Features
Protecting Valuable Assets
Can be configured as half-circle or full-circle.
Durable
Uses the strength of w-beam guardrails.
Adaptable
Can be configured with single-height or double-height w-beam guardrail.
Visible
Option of powder coating the w-beam guardrails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do Column Guards function?
Column Guards feature posts with base plates supporting w-beam guardrail. They are design to protect columns from accidental impacts.
What are the available configurations?
Column guardrail may be installed as full ring or semi-circle barriers. W-beam guardrail may be installed as single or double height barrier.
What is the minimum curvature for w-beam guardrails?
Safe Direction can curve guardrails to a 500 mm radius.
How many anchor bolts does each post require?
Typically, each post is anchored with four (4) M20 anchor with a typical embedment depth of 105mm.
What is the finish of Column Guards?
Column Guard posts and w-beam guardrails are hot dip galvanised. Powder-coating of w-beam guardrails is an optional extra.
