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Warehouse barriers, also known as Forklift Barriers are a special range of crash barrier systems designed for factory and industrial applications. A warehouse environment should satisfy numerous safety outcomes:

  • Provide safe passage for pedestrians.
  • Protect valuable plant and equipment.
  • Accommodate numerous vehicle types including forklifts and semi-trailer trucks.

The range of RhinoStop® barrier systems developed by Safe Direction feature w-beam guardrails supported by energy-absorbing posts and are designed to absorb impact energy and provide safe vehicle containment.

RhinoStop® crash barriers may be configured with handrail attachments when installed adjacent to pathways, preventing unauthorised access and channelling pedestrians to safe crossing locations. The galvanised w-beam guardrails may also be powder-coated, improving visibility for machinery operators.

Warehouse Barriers FAQs

Why should I choose a RhinoStop® barrier for my warehouse?

RhinoStop® crash barrier systems feature energy-absorbing baseplate posts designed for attachment to a concrete surface. The yielding behaviour of the RhinoPost® reduces the forces transferred to the anchor bolts preventing the potential for damage to the concrete floor.

Are the RhinoStop® barriers suitable for shielding pedestrian pathways?

Yes! The narrow design of RhinoStop® makes it ideal for installation adjacent to pathways. Featuring w-beam guardrail, the barrier can also be configured with handrail attachments. For added safety, the guardrails can be powder-coated yellow matching line marking and improving pathway visibility.

What product is best suited for loading dock applications?

The twin w-beam guardrail design of RhinoStop® Truck-Guard has been specifically designed for high-centre of gravity vehicles. Providing a system height of 1m, RhinoStop® Truck-Guard has become the preferred solution in areas frequented by heavy vehicles.

What advantages do RhinoStop® barriers provide when compared with traditional rigid post systems?

RhinoStop® barriers are full-scale crash tested to demonstrate vehicle impact compliance. The range of RhinoStop® barriers feature energy absorbing base plates design to yield during a vehicle collision. The yielding behaviour reduces the loads transferred to the anchors reducing the potential for damage to the concrete floor. The modular guardrail systems facilitate rapid installation and can be configured specifically to suit warehouse or factory site requirements.

Can Safe Direction provide supply & installation?

We have a large network of specialist warehouse barrier installation contractors across Australia and can arrange for supply and installation. In addition to guardrail barriers, we can coordinate installation of bollards, wheel stops and line marking.

Is a steel bollard a crash barrier?

No. A bollard is used to prevent accidental impacts with plant or equipment and to guide vehicles away from pedestrian areas. Steel bollards rely upon the strength of the anchor bolts to absorb impact energy and therefore should not be relied upon to stop an errant vehicle.

What do I need consider when installing a Forklift barrier?

To prevent the forklift tynes from encroaching into pedestrian areas, a steel plate is recommended along the bottom of the forklift barrier, running parallel to the w-beam guardrail beam.