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  Galvanised, hot dipped finish to BS 729 for a tough service life, Crash Barrier Rail can be assembled to any length and installed to suit your site. Each section of Barrier Rail is pre-punched for bolt down or foundation fixing posts in the middle and at each end. The middle fixing post slot is used for heavy duty applications.

Steel Rail barrier system gets strength and rigidity from the buffer rail wave section profile. There is no limit to the length of a barrier rail installation. Splayed End Wings are used at the terminations and 90 degree or 135 degree internal and external corners are available.
 
Barrier Rail is designed to protect your property and reduce the risk of accidental damage. Vehicles of all types and sizes reversing and manoeuvring around sites can cause damage to walls, loading decks and security fencing.

SB1 Crash Rail Barrier is manufactured in standard 3.5 metre lengths. When assembled, the Crash Barrier Rail is securely overlapped (300mm) at each joint becoming a 3.2 metre effective length when the buffer rail is installed in a continuous run.
  SB1/EW End Wings are made in strong ductile steel. They are splayed from the corrugated barrier rail section to a flat curve. Splayed End Wings are used for extra safety at the end of each run of barrier rail.

SB1/EP ‘Z’ section posts (90mm x 125mm) are to be set in concrete. Fixing posts are 1100mm high with a recommended planting depth of 500mm.

SB1/BD ‘Z’ section bridge deck posts bolt down with large sleeve anchor bolts on to an existing concrete deck. Fixing posts (690mm high) for a single barrier rail installation.
 
Photographs from the top of the page
1 Steel crash barrier on bridge deck bolt down posts.
2 Steel crash barrier mounted on to foundation ‘Z’
3 Plastic end caps a compact solution for steel crash.
4 Steel End Wing for terminating crash barrier.

Questions and Answers
Is this the same crash barrier as used on motorways?
Yes, but off the highway use is supplied and fitted un-tensioned because it is protecting property against low speed impact.

Can I bolt down on my car park?
Only on to a concrete deck, asphalt surfaces need foundations.
     
  GHB Spring steel uprights will mount steel crash barrier sections in accordance with BS 6399 to take low speed impact. The shock loads imposed by vehicle impact can be significantly reduced, stopping accidental damage, especially in relation to fixing anchors and the concrete decks.

Simply bolted to the concrete deck, the GHB Spring Steel uprights give the crash barrier that important degree of flexibility that will help protect your property. The crash barrier system is normally mounted to a concrete foundation at least 25 N/mm2 which should provide for a maximum pull-out tension load of 60 KN.
 

The Spring Steel Crash Barrier System is designed for car parking areas and offers a cost effective solution for the protection of perimeter walls, split level and ramp areas, service installations such as ducting for air conditioning, rainwater pipes and lighting columns.

GHB/S/R Spring Steel Car Park Post with rubber sleeve
GHB Spring Steel Buffer Upright (cranked)
GHB/S Spring Steel Buffer Upright (straight)
GHB/BP Base plate and anchor fixings
SB1 Steel Crash Barrier SB1/E End Wings
 


Warehouse rail is a comprehensive range of rails, uprights and fixings. The spring steel uprights give that important flexibility that absorbs low speed impact. Designed to work in the warehouse environment and external applications to prevent accidental damage to service installations such as ducting for air conditioning, rainwater pipes and lighting columns.

Customised Column protection is manufactured in various diameter sizes and layouts to suit your site.

WH/1 Warehouse Rail Column Protector (2 rails)
WH/2 Warehouse Rail (4 metres)
WH/3 Quarter Bend Terminal

 
Photographs from the top of the page
1 Spring Steel Buffers (GHB) will recover after impact.
2 Spring Steel Buffer with rubber sleeve for parking space protection.
3 Warehouse Rail to protect a steel column in a warehouse.
4 Monostrut banded steel ‘U’ section around steel column.

Questions and Answers
Will spring steel barrier take a low speed impact?
Yes, this range is designed to absorb impacts from slow moving traffic and recover. It also reduces the effects of “shock” through concrete decks on multi-storey car parks.
     
  Our standard steel rails have many applications for off the highway use. Protecting property, safety installations and landscaping from low speed impacts. The adaptable steel barrier system can be installed in either single or double height rows. The barrier system can be assembled in unbroken lines; can be terminated for access points and of course go around internal or external corners.

Each corrugated steel rail is manufactured to BS*** and is 3.5 metres long, 3.2 metres effective in a long line because of a 300mmm overlap.The steel barrier can be assembled on a choice of upright posts, either bolt down or foundation to be set into concrete.

The bolt down ‘I’ posts have a heavy duty base plate and are secured with 4 x 20/120mm sleeve anchor bolts. The offset base plate design of the bolt down post gives a clean and unobstructed front face - an important safety feature. The foundation posts are a simple straight ‘Z’ section with a planting depth of 500mm. Both systems can take either signal or double rails.

It is an option to paint the steel rails on site after assembly. First the galvanizing has to be neutralized with a ‘T’ wash and then brush painted with an industrial paint finish.

Each steel barrier rail is pre-punched for either locating posts at each end and overlapping joints. For heavy duty installations there is a middle slot punched into each rail to take an additional middle post. In the event of accidental damage it is straightforward to remove and replace a section of either single or double rail barrier rails. The system is supplied with all the galvanized nuts and bolts for assembly.

Photographs from the top of the page
1. Double height safety rails finished with steel swirl ends.
2. Bolt down post with offset base plate with 4 sleeve anchor bolts.
3. A double row of steel rails protecting large plastic down pipes.

Questions and Answers
Can I use the barrier system for both internal and external applications? The system is finished to a high corrosion proof standard and will suit both types of locations. The simple assembly and installation makes the barrier very adaptable. In warehousing with modern lift trucks there are applications where the barrier can be an important safety feature.

Can I have shorter lengths than the standard 3.5 (3.2 effective) rails? Yes. Our modern fabrication workshop can produce a barrier system fromour standard components, send us a CAD drawing or sketch or just give our sales team a call.
 
 
     
  Steel rails have an established record worldwide in improving Highwaysafety. In most applications the steel rails are assembled in long unbroken runs of barrier terminating at intervals into solid concretefoundations.

As high speed impacts creates an enormous amount of energy that has to be deflected and absorbed by the safety rails, the terminals and their substantial concrete foundations are the key to the safety performance required by the Highway Authorities.

Each run of installed steel crash barrier rail is tensioned at the terminal ends. Each unbroken run of rails is cranked together, greatly improving the strength of the whole installation.

We supply for “off the highway” installations. The safety requirement is still high but these installations are looking to protect property from low speed impacts. Hazard steel barrier is assembled and left untensioned and is widely used in internal and external locations.

The major safety concern is how to terminate a run of single or double hazard steel barrier. There are three choices; a compact and brightly coloured plastic end cap that simply slides into place after the barrier has been assembled; steel swirl ends that are suitable for barrier installations where pedestrians may be walking; and the standard end wing that is normally used for installations with only vehicle movements.

Photographs from the top of the page
1. Bright yellow plastic end caps are simply pulled in to place.
2. Steel swirl ends should be used where there is pedestrian traffic.
3. Standard steel splayed end wings where there are traffic movements.

Questions and Answers
Do I need to protect the end of a run of barrier rail? Yes, exposed ends of rail can create a safety issue and need protecting. Where would I use yellow plastic end caps? Internal installations will have a mix of pedestrian and lift truck movements.Brightly coloured end caps clearly identify where the steel rail is terminating.

Where would I use the steel swirl ends? Both internal and external installations where there is a greater risk of impact. The swirl end has a good safety profile reducing the risk of injury to pedestrians or accidental damaget to vehicles.

Where would I use the standard steel end wing? The splayed steel end wing is used in external locations, they terminate a run of barrier rail and help protect the installation from vehicle impact damage.
 
 
     
  Steel safety combo handrail is designed to be quickly and easily assembled, using just an allen key to secure the system at the fixed ball joints. The top rail is preset 1100mm from the ground level, which is ideal for a handrail but too high to climb over easily.

The steel middle rail is preset at 550mm and runs the entire length of an Installation preventing anyone from climbing through the barrier. With uprights set at 1500mm centres, the safety combo handrail presents a very clear message - stay this side, this barrier is here to keep you safe.

For locations where there are lift truck movements, the safety combo can be used to create safe walkways. Modern logistics demand a fast moving pace in their warehouses. The introduction of steel crash rails on the side exposed to the traffic is therefore an important safety feature. The safety combo handrail keeps people focused on using the safe designated walkways.

The extended base of the safety combo is simply bolted into place with two 20/120mm anchor bolts at 1500mm centres approx. The safety combo has two distinct sides; one for pedestrians and one for lift truck traffic helping reduce the risks of accidents.

Installed in long runs in modules of 3.2 metres, the compact design allows access points by simply terminating the steel safety rail with swirl ends and the handrails with ‘U’ bends. Standard 90 degree corner bends are available plus we will fabricate the system to follow any safety route you might have planned.

The safety combo handrail system is hot dipped galvanized after manufacture, keeping maintenance to a minimum. Plastic or aluminium safety signage can be clipped in between the top and middle rail reminding pedestrians that they are walking in a safety zone and that there is only authorised access at the designated spots.

Photographs from the top of the page
1. Steel rail with a compact yellow plastic end cap combined with a swirl end.
2. Steel swirl end combined with ‘U’ end on the handrail.
3. Correctly coloured floor graphics help keep people focused on safety.

Questions and Answers
How wide should my walkway be and do I need to paint it? The preferred width is 1500mm with a minimum of 1000mm. The use of floorgraphics or coloured floor surfaces designating the walkway will help keep people focused.

Is the positioning of the uprights flexible? Yes. The barrier rail can be drilled on site allowing the handrail uprights to be located to suit your site.

How can I get a quotation? We can give you a budget cost per linear metre run but for a fixed offer we would need a drawing or sketch showing the layout and access points.
 
 
     
  The hazard safety handrail can be easily assembled and installed in long unbroken runs or fabricated with corner bends and ‘U’ ends for access points and around site hazards. For a professional finish each upright is supplied with two ball joints welded in position to take the steel tubes. The steel tube handrail barrier is supplied cut to lengths and sizes to suit your site. The handrail has a good overall appearance.

The top handrail is preset to 1100mm from ground level to prevent anyone climbing over and the middle rail is preset 550mm from ground level to prevent anyone climbing through.

No special tools are required the whole handrail barrier system is assembled with an allen key to tighten and secure stainless steel that are concealed in each of the steel ball joints.

Assembly is fast the upright posts are positioned at 1500mm centres. The posts can be either bolted down using 16/100mm sleeve anchor bolts (two required for each base plate) or set into concrete foundations. The planting depth for the steel upright post is 400mm.

The steel safety handrail barrier is hot dipped galvanized after manufacture to provide a weather proof finish that will require little maintenance. The steel can be painted on site, the galvanized finish needs to be neutralized with ‘T’ acid wash that quickly dries allowing for a top coat of an industrial paint finish. We can also supply the handrail barrier with a tough hardwearing powdered coat finish direct from our factory, there is a wide choice of RAL colours available.

Safety signs in either plastic or aluminum can be securely clipped between the top and middle rail giving out an important message and helping people to focus on safety issues.

Photographs from the top of the page
1. Small straight assembly in front of fire exit stairs keeping the area free.
2. Protecting people as they walk through doorways.
3. Keeping people away from the metal edges of a spiral steel staircase.

Questions and Answers
Can safety handrail be installed for both internal and external use? Yes. The system is based on the proven edge guard protection barrier. The flexible approach to the assembly makes the design suitable for a wide range of applications.

Can you manufacture the barrier to suit my site? Our system design breaks down into a small number of components.Bends, slopes, access panels and gates can be introduced to your layout, please send us your CAD drawing, sketch or just give our sales team a call.
 
 
     
  Large tubular steel wheel guides are designed to direct reversing traffic safely and quickly on to loading bays. Finished in a bright yellow the wheel guides are a strong visual aid to drivers as they reverse.

The sturdy all steel construction allows for the wheels of even a fully loaded triple axle maximum weight trailer to ride up the wheel guide giving the driver a strong signal to stop and drive forward to reposition the truck correctly.

Getting these large trailers lined up and docked safely on to goods bays is important especially when the warehouse is a chilled store and the bay has an air and weather seal around the docking bay to prevent the loss of that expensive chilled air.

There are two fixing option to locate the wheel guides. First option and preferred option is fit the bolt down version, simply bolting down the guides at their base plates located at each end of the guide. Each base plate has four corner holes for 20/120mm sleeve anchor fixing bolts so installing each wheel guide needs a total of 8 holes to be drilled into the concrete deck. This makes the product very secure and needing little maintenance.

The second option is to have the foundation version. This version of the wheel guide can be cast in as the concrete deck is being laid or as a retro item using diamond drilling. Cutting out a substantial core is quite time consuming and requires a specilised installation crew. The wheel guide is located into the drilled hole and secured in place with an epoxy grout that has a fast curing time.

Both options will require some down time for the loading bay dock while the work is being carried out. It is important that the method statement and risk assessment identify the safety issues working in busy load bay areas where there are lot of vehicle movements.

Photographs from the top of the page
1 Bright yellow plastic end caps are simply pulled in to place.
2 Steel swirl ends should be used where there is pedestrian traffic.
3 Standard steel splayed end wings where there are traffic movements

Questions and Answers
What width are the wheel guides set to? The standard is 2.6 metres the same as a trailer parking bay but clearly sites differ and the siting of the wheel guides should allow for any issues on that site.

How long are they? Wheel guide are 2 metres long, the steel tubular construction has a thick wall thickness to take the impact of the heaviest trailer getting it all wrong and riding up the guide.

Will the loading bay be out of action while the guides are being fitted? Using powered percussion hammer drillers the installation time should be 4 to 5 hours for two men, marking out the bay, drilling and securing two wheel guides.