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Industrial Upright Protectors · U-Shaped · Yellow

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Description · Industrial Upright Protectors

Essential for busy Irish warehouses, these heavy-duty upright protectors shield your racking posts from severe forklift collisions. Manufactured from 3 mm steel, this U-shaped guard features a 140 mm front face and 100 mm side wings to wrap around vulnerable uprights. The high-visibility yellow finish instantly alerts machinery operators to hazards, while direct floor anchoring provides maximum stability. Weighing 2.60 kg, these sturdy upright protectors deflect impact forces to prevent structural damage, ensuring continuous operational safety in demanding industrial storage environments.

Unlike standard storage bays, these heavy-duty upright protectors feature 0 adjustable levels and a load capacity of 0 kg per level, as their primary role is structural defense rather than holding stock. Weighing 2.60 kg, this compact unit installs at ground level to shield frame legs supporting heavy goods and equipment. Incorporating an essential safety barrier around your framework ensures structural integrity remains intact without reducing shelf space. Securing your storage investment against accidental forklift impacts provides immediate peace of mind across busy Irish commercial facilities.

Designed with overall module dimensions of 0 cm height, 0 cm width, and 0 cm depth, this upright protector features a generous 140 mm front face combined with 100 mm side wings. Because the guard has 0 adjustable levels, there are no shelf heights to regulate, allowing it to sit seamlessly around framework columns. This design shields structural posts in bays storing heavy boxes, liquid drums, workshop tools, and archived documentation. Installing these industrial upright protectors guarantees that vulnerable ground-level steel legs stay safe near daily material handling activities.

Engineered from heavy-duty 3 mm thick steel, these U-shaped upright protectors envelope racking columns on three sides to absorb and deflect structural shocks effectively. The robust steel construction provides outstanding impact resistance, wrapping closely around the post to prevent twisting or distortion. Assembly is fast and direct, requiring the guard to be firmly anchored to the floor to create a secure physical barrier. Floor-fixing ensures maximum operational stability, preventing unwanted movement and providing continuous, long-lasting defense when high-density steel upright protectors face constant industrial warehouse activity.

Featuring a bright yellow finish, these safety upright protectors function as a high-visibility visual warning signal that alerts forklift drivers to structural hazards before collisions occur. This striking colour significantly improves workplace safety in dimly lit gangways or busy traffic lanes. For complete facility coordination, our broader protective range includes a complementary orange finish option featuring identical 0x0 cm module dimensions and 0 shelf levels. Installing high-visibility yellow upright protectors establishes a clean, professional aesthetic while proactively minimizing costly accidental equipment damage across your premises.

Whether fitted in a heavy-duty distribution warehouse, an active commercial workshop, or a busy retail backroom, these robust upright protectors are the ideal choice compared to narrower protective guards. Their wide U-shaped geometry wraps completely around vulnerable corner columns, deflecting forklift impacts more effectively than standard flat profile covers. Equipping your storage bays with specialized yellow upright protectors ensures long-term operational continuity by safeguarding structural uprights, preventing severe infrastructure damage, and maintaining smooth, uninterrupted material handling operations throughout demanding Irish industrial environments.

Frequently asked questions · Industrial Upright Protectors

What protection do these metal shelving protectors offer?
This model is manufactured from 3 mm thick steel and has dimensions of 140 mm front by 100 mm wings. It offers wrap-around protection against forklift impacts.
How are the metal shelving protectors installed?
The installation of this model is simple and is carried out by fixing it firmly to the floor to ensure maximum stability and safety.
What material are the metal shelving protectors made of?
This model is manufactured from steel with a thickness of 3 mm.
What are the dimensions of the metal shelving protectors?
This model has a 140 mm front and 100 mm wings, designed to wrap around the uprights of the structures.
What color are these metal shelving protectors?
The color of this model is yellow, which increases its visibility and helps prevent damage.
How do these metal shelving protectors differ from others?
This model offers wrap-around protection on three sides, covering more surface area of the upright than other alternatives and guaranteeing superior defense against side and front impacts.

Applicable regulations in Ireland · Industrial Upright Protectors · U-Shaped · Yellow

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: 2026-09-08