We visited a Customer facility last week as they wanted to add additional Pallet Racking sections to their current layout. This customer is a large national wholesale retailer and a long time customer of ours. As we toured the facility, we noticed Steel Post Protectors that we installed several years ago absolutely doing their job! The whole concept behind the Post Protector is to protect the Upright columns from forklift or fork truck damage. We want the Post Protector to absorb the contact, protecting the Upright columns from structural damage. As you can see here, this is exactly what is occuring.

We are often asked… “what is the best method to protect my Pallet Rack Upright columns from damage”? Fortunately, the answer is also the least expensive method, the $50 Post Protectors. Post Protectors require simply 4-5 concrete wedge anchors to install. These units come in a range of different heights, 12″H, 18″H and 24″H.

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Steel Post Protectors

We are often asked “what is the most effective method of protecting my Pallet Rack Uprights from damage?” The answer is relatively simple.. the most effective solution to protect front column Uprights from Forklift or Fork Truck damage is a simple 12″-24″ high Steel Post Protector. Standard inside dimension (ID) width sizes from 4.5″-8.5″.

How are Post Protectors installed?

Protecting your rack fixtures is protecting a large investment. A Post Protector is designed to prevent damage to pallet rack upright columns during loading and removal of pallets. Post protectors are typically anchored into the flooring directly in front of the upright. Bolt-on pallet rack post protectors are typically attached directly to the rack column and are available in either steel or hardened plastic.

These simple Post Protectors have been around as long as Pallet racking has been on the market. They are the least expensive (generally less than $50 each) but are the most effective protection method around!

Concrete Wedge Anchors

These Post Protectors are simply positioned around the front of the Upright column and 4-5 (the exact number of required anchors is dependent on the manufacturer) concrete wedge anchors installed. Generally, we use a commercially available 3.75″-4″ x 0.5″ wedge anchor. We are happy to supply the anchors or you can purchase yourself. A simple “Screw Anchor” can also be used, reducing the install time (not a big deal for a few anchors but a significant time savings when several hundred are being installed!).

• These heavy duty steel Post Protectors provide a low cost method of reducing damage to expensive equipment, product and materials as well as protecting personnel from falling rack structures hit by moving vehicles.
• These heavy duty 5 gauge steel protectors are easily mounted by securing to the concrete floor.
• Post Protectors are painted in safety yellow hard glossy finish for a durable attractive appearance.

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