Description
Product Overview
Protecting structural columns is essential in any busy warehouse or industrial environment, particularly where material handling equipment operates in close proximity to fixed infrastructure. Impact damage to columns not only compromises operational flow but can also endanger the integrity of the building itself. SteelWRAP Column Protection, Brandsafe’s heavy duty Armco based solution, has been engineered specifically to safeguard columns in the highest risk areas, offering dependable defence that withstands repeated impacts from pallet trucks, forklifts and other warehouse vehicles.
This robust protection system has been designed around a full metal construction, combining curved mild steel posts with double stacked Armco configured on all four sides. This provides comprehensive multidirectional strength, ensuring the column is shielded from collisions regardless of vehicle approach angle. By positioning the Armco rail behind the profile of the steel posts, the system eliminates exposed sharp edges and catch points, delivering a safer interface for drivers while ensuring maximum durability.
SteelWRAP Column Protection is ideal for high pressure operational zones, including racking ends, high traffic corridors, marshalling areas and facilities where vehicles manoeuvre closely around structural supports. The replaceable nature of the Armco rail makes the system not only strong but also cost efficient long term. In the event of repeated impacts, Armco sections can be removed and replaced individually without disturbing the main structure, minimising maintenance downtime and reducing whole life cost.
Manufactured from premium mild steel, the system is engineered to perform in demanding environments. The upright posts follow a curved profile which increases structural resilience and helps distribute impact energy more effectively. A heavy duty baseplate ensures stable anchoring, while the powder coated or galvanised finish protects against corrosion, extending the system’s lifespan even in challenging industrial conditions.
One of the core advantages of SteelWRAP Column Protection is its adaptability. The overall dimensions, including length and width, are determined by the Armco configuration and the size of the column it is designed to protect. This ensures a tailored fit for every installation. Whether your site features slimline support columns or large industrial structural beams, the system can be configured to match your requirements precisely.
Standing at 760 mm in height, the barrier provides optimal low level protection where forklift tines, pallet trucks and vehicle bumpers are most likely to make contact. This targeted design reflects real world risk profiles, preventing damage in the zones where collision likelihood is greatest.
The system uses four Ø18 mm fixing holes per post, secured with M16 x 150 mm throughbolts that require a Ø16 mm drill hole and a minimum embedment of 85 mm. This ensures the barrier is securely anchored and capable of withstanding significant impact loads without displacement.
Whether you are upgrading part of an existing warehouse layout or designing a new site from the ground up, SteelWRAP Column Protection delivers reliability, longevity and proven safety performance. Its high strength design reduces the risk of expensive repairs, protects staff and equipment and helps maintain a smooth, efficient and compliant operation.
