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Protect Your Workforce and Infrastructure with Durable Polymer Barriers
Polymer Safety Barriers offer a robust solution to enhance safety and improve traffic flow in warehouses, industrial facilities, and public spaces. These customisable barriers effectively define key areas, guiding pedestrians and vehicles while minimising the risk of accidents and damage to infrastructure. Built to withstand high-traffic environments, our PAS 13 tested barriers provide outstanding protection, ensuring the safety of both people and assets. They offer reliable impact resistance, protecting your workforce, visitors, and valuable equipment from potential collisions.
Versatile and Customisable Solutions for Every Safety Need
Our range includes Single Bumper Barriers, Double Bumper Pedestrian Barriers, and End of Aisle Single Rail Barriers, all designed for long-term durability and reliability. These barriers are not only practical but also flexible, allowing you to tailor solutions that fit your specific needs. Whether you are managing pedestrian-vehicle separation in busy areas or protecting sensitive equipment, these barriers are versatile enough for various settings. Their high-performance design helps reduce workplace accidents and enhances operational efficiency. Explore our full selection of Polymer Safety Barriers and find out how these durable solutions can elevate safety, improve workflow, and protect your infrastructure in the most demanding environments.
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Applications of Our Polymer Safety Barriers – PAS 13 Tested
Our comprehensive range of polymer safety barriers is designed to provide effective, durable protection across a variety of environments, from warehouses to industrial facilities. Whether you need to safeguard pedestrians, manage vehicle traffic, or protect valuable infrastructure, our polymer safety barriers offer a versatile solution that enhances safety and operational efficiency. With PAS 13 certification, our barriers meet rigorous safety standards for the highest level of performance.
1. Warehouses and Distribution Centres
In warehouse environments, where both pedestrian and vehicle traffic is continuous, polymer barriers are essential for creating safe walkways and protecting racking systems from forklift impacts. Our Single Bumper Barriers and Double Bumper Pedestrian Barriers are designed to separate foot traffic from heavy equipment, ensuring smooth operations and reducing the risk of accidents. Additionally, End of Aisle Single Rail Barriers help secure racking along main forklift routes, providing further protection in high-traffic areas.
2. Food Production Facilities
In food production environments, where both safety and hygiene are paramount, our polymer safety barriers create clear and defined pathways, keeping workers separate from machinery. This ensures safe, hygienic operations and reduces the risk of collisions. The Double Bumper Pedestrian Barriers are particularly suited for areas exposed to water, solvents, and other cleaning agents, where the risk of corrosion and mould is heightened. Our Single Bumper Barriers are also ideal for environments where harsh conditions such as water, mould, and solvents are prevalent, ensuring both durability and safety.
3. Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
Polymer safety barriers play a crucial role in industrial and manufacturing facilities by protecting personnel and infrastructure. Whether you need to create designated pedestrian routes or prevent collisions between machinery and racking systems, our End of Aisle Single Rail Barriers and Double Bumper Pedestrian Barriers offer durable, flexible solutions to enhance safety and reduce potential damage to equipment. These barriers help maintain order in bustling industrial environments by clearly separating foot traffic from operational hazards.
4. Freezer and Cold Storage Environments
In freezer and cold storage environments, where temperatures can plummet to extreme lows, our polymer barriers are built to withstand sub-zero conditions. The Single Bumper Barriers and Double Bumper Pedestrian Barriers provide clear demarcation of safe walkways and protect personnel from potential accidents in freezing conditions. These barriers are specifically designed to maintain their durability and functionality, even in the harshest cold storage environments, ensuring both safety and operational efficiency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PAS 13 certification for polymer safety barriers?
PAS 13 Certification is a British standard that evaluates the impact resistance and safety performance of vehicle security barriers, including polymer safety barriers. This certification involves rigorous testing to ensure that the barriers can withstand significant impacts from vehicles, maintaining their structural integrity and providing reliable protection. PAS 13 sets stringent criteria for the materials, design, and functionality of safety barriers to ensure they meet high safety standards.
Why is PAS 13 certification important for polymer safety barriers?
Importance of PAS 13 Certification:
Ensures Safety: PAS 13 certification guarantees that polymer safety barriers have undergone thorough testing to handle high-impact scenarios, ensuring maximum safety for pedestrians and property.
Reliability: Certified barriers are proven to be reliable and durable, reducing the risk of failure in critical situations.
Compliance: Many industries and regulations require PAS 13 compliance for safety barriers, so using PAS 13 certified barriers ensures you meet these standards.
Cost-Efficiency: While they may have a slightly higher upfront cost, PAS 13 certified barriers can save money in the long run by reducing repair and replacement expenses resulting from vehicle impacts.
Can you provide information on the durability and impact resistance of polymer safety barriers?
Yes: Our polymer safety barriers are engineered to be exceptionally durable and offer high impact resistance. This ranges from 4,600J up to 14,200J. They are designed to absorb and dissipate the force of vehicle impacts, preventing damage to the barrier itself and protecting surrounding infrastructure and people. These barriers can withstand repeated impacts while maintaining their structural integrity.
Each data sheet provides the maximum impact energy rating for direct collisions specific to each product. This detailed information ensures you select the appropriate barrier for your safety requirements.
For more specific details, please refer to the individual product data sheets.
What is TUV Nord certification?
TUV Nord Certification is a globally recognised certification provided by TUV Nord, a technical service provider that offers certification, testing, and inspection for various products and systems. This certification ensures that products meet stringent safety, quality, and performance standards through independent evaluation by TUV Nord’s accredited laboratories.
Why is independent testing by TUV Nord important for polymer safety barriers?
Importance of Independent Testing by TUV Nord:
Safety Assurance: Independent testing by TUV Nord ensures that polymer safety barriers meet required safety standards, providing assurance of their effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
Quality and Performance Validation: These tests provide scientific evidence of the barriers’ impact resistance and durability, helping customers make informed decisions.
Consistent Production Standards: Once tested and certified by an independent third party, the production process, materials, and design of the barriers must remain consistent. Any changes require re-verification to maintain accreditation.
Avoiding Non-Compliance Risks: Businesses using non-tested and non-accredited barriers might alter their production processes, leading to variations in quality. Independent third-party testing, such as PAS 13, ensures consistent quality and reliability.
By choosing polymer safety barriers certified by PAS 13 and independently tested by TUV Nord, you ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance for your facility.
What are the benefits of PAS 13 tested barriers over non-PAS 13 tested barriers?
Reliability: PAS 13 testing guarantees consistent performance, giving you confidence that the barrier will perform as intended in real-world scenarios.
Compliance: Many industries and regulations require PAS 13 compliance for safety barriers, so using PAS 13 tested barriers ensures you meet these standards.
Cost-Efficiency: While they may have a slightly higher upfront cost, PAS 13 tested barriers can save money in the long run by reducing repair and replacement expenses resulting from vehicle impacts.
Choosing PAS 13 tested polymer safety barriers is a proactive step towards ensuring the safety of your premises, assets, and personnel, backed by rigorous testing and proven durability.
Which industries use polymer barriers the most?
Polymer barriers are widely utilised across various industries that require robust impact protection and durability. These barriers are designed to protect people, assets, and infrastructure from industrial vehicle impacts and can withstand harsh environments, such as sub-zero temperatures, returning to their original shape after collisions.
Industries that benefit the most from polymer barriers include:
Manufacturing: Used to segregate and guide heavy vehicles like forklifts, preventing damage to structures, equipment, and personnel.
Warehousing and Distribution: Protect racking and storage systems from impacts and define safe walkways and loading zones for workers.
Airports: Withstand repeated impacts from large airport vehicles such as tugs and baggage carts, safeguarding critical assets like floodlight towers, masts, and columns.
Car Parks: Protect ramps, walls, and walkways from damage by cars, vans, and motorbikes, and prevent unauthorised access with anti-climb mesh.
Food and Beverage: Protect machinery, walkways, and critical infrastructure from corrosion, contamination, and impact damage in food processing and handling operations, improving hygiene and safety.
Summary: Polymer barriers offer flexibility, high impact resistance, and long-term durability, making them an ideal solution for environments where robust protection is essential. For more detailed information, please refer to the product specifications and industry usage guidelines.
What are the advantages of polymer barriers over metal barriers?
Polymer barriers offer several advantages over metal barriers in industrial settings:
1. Flexibility and Impact Absorption:
Polymer barriers are more flexible, allowing them to absorb and disperse impact forces better than metal barriers. This flexibility reduces the risk of denting, scratching, or damaging the floor and vehicles upon impact.
2. Durability in Harsh Environments:
Polymer barriers can withstand harsh conditions, such as high temperatures, corrosive substances, and abrasive materials. They do not rust or corrode like metal barriers, making them ideal for challenging industrial environments.
3. Cost-Effectiveness:
Polymer barriers are more cost-effective in the long run. They require less maintenance, repair, and replacement compared to metal barriers. Their resilience and durability lead to lower overall costs.
4. Eco-Friendliness:
Polymer barriers are more environmentally friendly. They can be recycled and reprocessed, which reduces carbon emissions and energy consumption.
How can polymer barriers benefit my business?
Cost-Effective and Long-Term Protection: Polymer barriers absorb impacts and return to their original shape, making them more cost-effective and durable than steel or concrete barriers.
Increased Staff Awareness: Safety barriers enhance staff awareness of their surroundings, reducing the risk of accidents.
Vehicular Protection: Barriers protect your vehicle fleet, minimising damage and repair costs in the event of a collision.
Policy Compliance: Integrating safety barriers into your Health and Safety Policy ensures workers follow safety protocols, reducing legal liabilities.
Polymer barriers offer enhanced safety, cost savings, and regulatory compliance, making them a smart investment for industrial protection.
When should polymer barriers be replaced?
Polymer barriers should be replaced based on several key factors:
Physical Damage: Replace if there are deep scratches, cracks, or deformations, as these compromise the barrier’s integrity.
Performance Decline: If the barrier no longer effectively absorbs impacts or has lost its shape, it’s time for a replacement.
Age-Related Wear: Exposure to harsh environmental conditions over time can degrade the barrier. Replace if it shows significant wear and tear.
Updated Safety Standards: Replace if your current barriers do not meet new safety standards or regulations.
Regular Inspections: Conduct regular inspections to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of your polymer barriers. Always consult with a professional or the manufacturer for best practices.
