Orange U-Shaped Post Protector | Pallet Racking

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3mm steel U-shaped post protector, 140x100x300 mm, hugs the post and anchors to the floor. Greater coverage than L-shaped.

Protect your pallet racking and heavy-duty shelving with our robust U-shaped post protector. Designed to offer superior defense, this essential accessory wraps around your rack uprights on three sides, absorbing accidental impacts from forklifts and machinery. Made from folded 3mm steel plate, it ensures exceptional strength to maintain your warehouse's integrity and the safety of your operators. Finished in Orange.

With dimensions of 140 mm front and 100 mm wings, and a height of 300 to 400 mm, this protector offers greater coverage and protection than conventional L-shaped models. Its installation is simple and secure, as it is bolted directly to the floor, providing a solid and reliable base. Available in vibrant high-visibility colors, yellow and orange, to improve perception and prevent collisions.

Invest in the durability of your warehouse and the safety of your team. The U-shaped post protector is a cost-effective and efficient solution for preventing costly damage to your industrial racking. Purchase it individually or easily add it to your racking setup using our intuitive configurator.

Frequently asked questions

Is this post protector compatible with any industrial shelving upright?

Yes, its U-shaped wrap-around design adapts to most standard pallet racking and heavy-duty uprights. It measures 140 mm in front with 100 mm wings, ensuring good coverage.

How is the U-shaped post protector securely fixed to the floor?

It is fixed to the floor using screws, ensuring a firm and stable hold. This is crucial for its impact protection function.

When should I choose this U-shaped protector over other models or barriers?

The U-shaped protector offers greater coverage than the L-shaped model by wrapping around the upright on three sides. It is ideal for high-traffic areas where upright protection is a priority over a full barrier.

Is it necessary to dismantle the shelving to install these protectors?

It is not necessary to dismantle the shelving. The protectors are installed directly onto the existing upright and screwed to the floor, simplifying the process.

Applicable regulations in Ireland

Pallet racking and forklift operation

In Ireland, pallet racking in a forklift-served warehouse is work equipment under Part 2, Chapter 2 of the General Application Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 299/2007), implementing the EU Work Equipment Directive (now Directive 2009/104/EC). installed and located correctly (Reg. 28); stabilised by clamping or some other means where necessary for safety (Reg. 33), in practice erected as per the manufacturer’s instructions with the uprights anchored to the floor; maintained throughout its working life (Reg. 31); and inspected by a competent person after installation and re-assembly, then periodically and by special inspection after an accident, a modification or any other exceptional event, with records kept for 5 years (Reg. 30). Traffic routes must be dimensioned for the number of users and the type of undertaking, pedestrians given sufficient safety clearance where trucks share them, and areas where objects could fall clearly indicated and access controlled (Reg. 14). Health and Safety Authority guidance asks for the maximum safe load prominently marked on all racks, racking checked regularly for damage and uprights protected from impact; its Code of Practice on the Safe Use of Industrial Trucks adds that features of the operating area such as racking should be clearly marked and protected against accidental damage. EN 15635, the European standard on the use and maintenance of storage equipment, is a technical reference for organising those checks, not a legal obligation.

Guidance based on current regulations; it does not replace the legal text or professional advice. · Last checked: 2026-09-07