Why Polymer Barriers Perform Differently Than Steel
Steel barriers resist impact. In high-traffic manufacturing environments, that often means the barrier bends, breaks, or must be replaced after a hit.
A-SAFE polymer barriers behave differently. They flex under impact and recover their shape, allowing them to keep protecting equipment, infrastructure, and people even after repeated forklift impacts.
Steel Barriers
- Rigid Material
- Bend or break after impact
- Require frequent repair or replacement
- Can transfer forces into anchors and concrete
Polymer Barriers
- Flex under impact
- Return to shape after contact
- Continue protecting after repeated hits
- Reduce maintenance and replacement cycles
Built for High-Traffic Manufacturing Environments
Forklifts transport materials between production lines, storage areas, and loading zones throughout the day.
In environments like these, impact protection must continue performing even when collisions happen.
Where Manufacturing Facilities Need Impact Protection
Forklifts move throughout manufacturing facilities every day, transporting materials between production lines, storage areas, and loading zones.
Impact protection is most important in the areas where vehicle traffic and people or equipment operate close together.
Production Equipment
Forklifts often move close to expensive machinery and production lines. Impact protection helps prevent equipment damage and avoid unexpected downtime.
Forklift Traffic Routes
Busy forklift routes experience constant movement and frequent contact with barriers. Protection systems help safeguard infrastructure while maintaining safe traffic flow.
Pedestrian Walkways
Separating pedestrian walkways from forklift traffic helps improve safety and reduce the risk of workplace incidents.
Protection That Keeps Manufacturing Moving
Reduce Maintenance and Replacement
Polymer barriers continue performing after impacts, helping reduce the need for frequent barrier repairs and replacements.
Protect Equipment
Impact protection helps prevent forklift collisions from damaging production machinery, racking, and facility infrastructure.
Maintain Safe Operations
Segregating pedestrians from vehicle traffic helps improve safety while maintaining efficient traffic flow.
Manufacturing case studies
Case Studies
Every manufacturing facility is different. Tell us a little about your operation and an A-SAFE specialist will help you identify the right barrier system to protect your equipment, infrastructure, and pedestrian areas.