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Pipe Rail Guard
A protective barrier fabricated from structural steel pipe and welded fittings, used to protect building columns, equipment, and walls from damage by forklifts and industrial vehicles. Pipe rail guards are a cost-effective, durable solution for high-traffic manufacturing facilities.
Pipe rail guards represent a cost-effective yet robust solution for protecting building infrastructure and equipment in dynamic industrial environments where forklifts, pallet jacks, and mobile equipment operate continuously. The welded assembly of structural steel pipe (typically 2, 3, or 4-inch diameter) with welded corner fittings creates a continuous protective barrier that absorbs and distributes impact loads across multiple points of the structure.
A loading dock area in a distribution warehouse typically deploys 200+ linear feet of pipe rail guard along column lines and wall sections vulnerable to forklift contact, with guards positioned 36-48 inches above floor level where vehicle bumpers concentrate impact forces. Post spacing of 5-6 feet on center, combined with CNC-machined base plates anchored with 3/4-inch anchor bolts, creates a system that can absorb repeated impacts from 3,000-pound forks without permanent deformation.
Powder coat finishing in bright yellow or safety orange makes the guards visible while protecting welds from corrosion in the aggressive fork truck environment.
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