Post protectors: uses and benefits
Columns and pillars are the backbone of any building. They are crucial for overall stability, but they are also vulnerable to collisions with vehicles such as forklifts. Collision damage to columns and pillars is thus a common problem within industrial environments. Collisions can lead to structural damage, costly repairs, and even downtime. This then jeopardizes employee safety and the general efficiency of business processes. Post protectors are an effective solution for preventing damage to columns and pillars in areas where forklifts and pallet trucks are operated.
This article discusses the uses and benefits of column protectors and how these safety solutions can be used to create a safer workplace in countless different industries.
Prevent damage to columns and pillars
What are post protectors?
Post protectors are an essential safety solution that cushions and absorbs the force of a collision. In dynamic environments with heavy forklift and truck traffic, column protectors absorb the force of a collision. This protects both the column and the vehicle. It also reduces your repair costs and improves overall safety. While various types of column protectors are available, polymer protectors are growing in importance due to their numerous benefits.
What are the benefits of polymer column protectors?
Polymer post protectors offer significant benefits over traditional steel post protectors. Thanks to its flexibility, polymer absorbs the force of a collision and reverts to its original shape. This prevents lasting damage and extends the service life of both the column and the vehicle. Polymer is also lighter, does not rust, and requires less maintenance. Polymer is thus a sustainable, cost-effective option for improving workplace safety. Learn more about the benefits below!
1. Ensure protection where it is needed most
Collisions with columns can cause considerable damage. This damage may mean thousands of dollars in repair costs and production losses. Column protectors prevent this by absorbing the force of impact. The flexibility of our high-performance polymer material, Extrilene®, enable our protectors to revert to their original shape after an impact. This means effective protection for both the column and the vehicle. Save time and money while reducing hazards and downtime by installing our post protectors around your workplace.
2. Easy to use and adapt
Boplan column protectors are modular by design. This makes them easy to adapt to the evolving needs of your workplace. This flexible system also makes it easy to replace or reposition parts based on your workplace layout. With Boplan column protectors, you are investing in a solution that grows along with your business.
4. Aesthetic value
Our polymer column protectors are not only functional, they also serve an aesthetic purpose. They are available in a range of colors to match your corporate look. As such, Boplan polymer column protectors are not only perfect for protecting your columns, this visually-striking solution also keeps your workplace safe and looking professional. Combine industrial strength with a stylish look to increase visibility and safety.
Use of column protectors in various industries:
Column protectors plays a crucial role in protecting infrastructure across various industries. From logistics centers to parking garages to airports, column protectors prevent vehicle collisions from damaging crucial infrastructure. Below is an overview of some key industries where post protectors can be extremely useful.
Post protectors in distribution centers and factories
Warehouses and distribution centers mean heavy high forklift traffic and narrow passages. Vehicles regularly collide with the columns and pillars in these environments. Damaged columns lead to costly repairs while also compromising building stability and endangering workers.
Column protectors are an effective, durable solution for protecting these columns. Polymer column protectors absorb the force of impact and revert to their original shape, keeping the column undamaged. This not only reduces the need for repairs, it also ensures a safer workplace and keeps everything running smoothly.
Column protectors in parking garages
Parking garages have many narrow, crowded areas where vehicles must navigate tight turns. This increases the risk of a collision with pillars. Consequently, there is also a high likelihood that both infrastructure and vehicle will be damaged. Column protectors are the ideal solution for these environments. They create a protective layer around pillars, absorbing the force of a collision and protecting both the pillar and the vehicle.
Polymer column protectors have aesthetic benefits as well. Available in a wide range of colors and finishes, Boplan polymer column protectors are functional and enhance the neat, well-maintained appearance of your parking garage. This makes them perfect for any commercial or public parking garage that wants to create a safe, professional look. Download our white paper on parking garage safety.
Post protectors at airports
Airports are complex logistical hubs where vehicles, such as luggage carts, trucks, and passenger shuttles, are in constant motion. Airport infrastructure is thus vulnerable to damage from all of these moving vehicles. Column protectors are essential for protecting columns and pillars from collisions.
Additionally, airports are often subjected to extreme weather like strong winds and large temperature fluctuations. It is therefore essential that safety solutions be able to withstand these conditions. Boplan polymer column protectors are an excellent choice here due to their overall properties. Boplan column protectors are weather-resistant and maintain their shape and function even at temperatures as low as -22°F, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor use at airports.
Would you like to learn more about polymer column protectors? Boplan is here to help!
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