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Impact protection for manufacturing: protect machines, lines and people from forklifts and AGVs.

In manufacturing, a collision rarely stops at a dent – it often means downtime and lost production. Here are the five risk zones in a factory, the products that usually solve them and what to know before you order.

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Where do things get hit?

Five risk zones in a factory – click to see what fits.

MACHINES FORKLIFT AISLE WALKWAY RAW MATERIAL / RACKING PIPES / UTILITIES
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Zone 1 · MachinesImpact Protection - FLEX+ Protection SystemImpact Protection - FLEX+ Protection SystemPolypropylene (PP) · Indoor · AnchoredFrom: £400● In stockZone 1 · LinesImpact Protection - HD Safety Railing (Heavy-Duty)Impact Protection - HD Safety Railing (Heavy-Duty)Indoor, Outdoor and indoor · Hot-dip galvanized and painted, Powder-coated · Attach railings directly to the wall, Underride protectionFrom: £50● In stockZone 2 · WalkwaysWall-Mounted Safety Railing - Impact Protection - Ø48mmWall-Mounted Safety Railing - Impact Protection - Ø48mmIndoor, Outdoor and indoor · 1000 mm, 1500 mm, 2000 mm · 1000 mm, 1300 mmFrom: £260● In stockZone 2 · MarkingFloor Marking Tape - VinylFloor Marking Tape - Vinyl25 m · 50 mm, 75 mm · Warehousing & distribution, Freight terminals & loading bays, Manufacturing & workshopFrom: £85● In stockZone 3 · RackingImpact Protection - Rack Protector - U/L-ShapeImpact Protection - Rack Protector - U/L-Shape5 mm, 6 mm · 160 mm · SteelFrom: £60● In stockZone 4 · PipesPipe Impact ProtectionPipe Impact Protection292 mm · 300 mm, 500 mm · SteelFrom: £110● In stockZone 5 · ColumnsPost Protector - 4 LegsPost Protector - 4 Legs600 mm · 520 mm, 620 mm, 720 mm · 60 mmFrom: £390● In stockZone 5 · CornersObservation Mirror - 90°Observation Mirror - 90°Acrylic glass · Indoor buildings · IndoorFrom: £72● In stock
Steel or polymer?

The most important choice in a factory.

Steel

Lowest price, very strong. Passes the force on to the floor and may need replacing after a hard impact. Right where impacts are rare.

Polymer (FLEX+)

Gives way and returns to shape, gentle on floors, machines and forklifts, tested to PAS 13:2017. Right where impacts are frequent.

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How it works
  1. 1
    Send a photo or a sketchShow the factory floor and mark where vehicles drive and what has been damaged before.
  2. 2
    We suggest a product per zoneA written quote with quantities, fixings for your surface and shipping – within one business day.
  3. 3
    Delivery straight to youOn invoice for businesses. Installation instructions are included; you install yourselves or through your own contractor.
Rules that apply in manufacturing

The employer has to assess the risks of vehicles and people in production.

Workplace safety rules require you to identify where forklifts, AGVs and people meet and to prevent collisions. Physical protection and separated walkways are among the most common measures. The rules don't approve individual products – it's the placement in your factory that decides. Read more about standards →

Common questions about manufacturing
Can the protection be adapted to our layout?

Railing and FLEX+ are modular and are built to the lengths you need. Send a sketch and we'll calculate the parts.

Which fixings do we need for concrete?

It depends on the product and the surface. We suggest the right fixings in the quote, and they're listed under Mounting on each product page.

Can you come and take a look?

No, we're a pure online shop. A photo and a rough sketch are almost always enough for a good proposal – and that keeps prices down.

Send a photo of the factory. We'll suggest protection per zone.

Free of charge, no obligation to buy. Reply within one business day.

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