Warehouse Barrier Systems provide practical protection for pedestrians, equipment, machinery and infrastructure in warehouses, distribution centres and industrial environments. KB Packaging supplies a range of modular steel and GRP handrail systems, together with steel crash barriers, designed for applications including pedestrian segregation, walkway protection, access areas and impact protection.
Choose from black steel handrails, yellow steel handrails, GRP handrail systems and steel crash barriers to create the right protection solution for your warehouse or industrial site.
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Warehouse Barrier Systems provide a practical way to improve pedestrian safety, define working areas and protect equipment and infrastructure in busy warehouses, distribution centres and industrial environments.
Warehouses often have pedestrians working alongside forklifts, pallet trucks, order pickers and other material handling equipment. Clearly defined routes and physical barriers can help separate people from vehicle movements while providing protection around vulnerable areas.
At KB Packaging, we supply a range of warehouse safety barriers and handrail systems, including steel and GRP solutions for different applications.
Our range includes:
Each system has a different purpose, allowing you to select the appropriate solution for pedestrian segregation, handrail protection or impact protection.
A well-designed warehouse barrier system can provide physical separation between people, vehicles, equipment and other areas of a workplace.
Warehouse barriers can be used to:
The appropriate barrier should be selected according to the application, expected traffic and level of protection required.
Our warehouse handrail systems provide a practical way to create defined pedestrian routes and provide protection around access areas.
We supply both steel and GRP handrail systems, giving customers a choice of materials depending on the environment and application.
Warehouse Black Steel Handrail Systems provide a robust steel handrail solution for creating defined pedestrian routes and protecting access areas.
The black finish provides a professional appearance and is suitable for a range of warehouse, industrial and commercial environments.
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Warehouse Yellow Steel Handrail Systems provide a highly visible steel handrail solution for warehouses and industrial environments.
The high-visibility yellow finish makes pedestrian routes and protected areas easy to identify, making these systems particularly suitable for busy operational environments.
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Warehouse GRP Handrail Systems provide a lightweight and corrosion-resistant alternative to traditional steel handrails.
GRP, or Glass Reinforced Plastic, can be particularly useful in environments where corrosion resistance, low maintenance or non-conductive materials are important considerations.
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Warehouse Steel Crash Barrier Systems are designed to provide physical protection around equipment, infrastructure and other vulnerable areas where there is a risk of impact from warehouse vehicles.
Crash barriers can be used around:
Steel crash barriers can create a physical buffer between moving vehicles and the assets that need protecting.
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One of the key applications for warehouse barrier systems is pedestrian segregation.
Where pedestrians and vehicles operate within the same facility, physical separation can help establish clearly defined routes.
Warehouse handrail systems can be used to create:
A physical barrier should form part of a wider warehouse traffic-management strategy that may also include floor markings, signage, designated crossing points and appropriate workplace procedures.
Forklifts and other material handling equipment can operate throughout warehouses and distribution centres.
Accidental impacts can cause damage to:
Warehouse crash barriers can be installed around vulnerable areas to provide a physical line of protection.
The correct barrier should be selected according to the expected vehicle type, operating environment and potential impact risk.
KB Packaging supplies both steel and GRP handrail systems, giving businesses options depending on their application.
| Feature | Steel Handrail | GRP Handrail |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Excellent | Excellent |
| Corrosion resistance | Depends on finish | Excellent |
| Weight | Heavier | Lightweight |
| Maintenance | Depends on finish | Low |
| Electrical conductivity | Conductive | Non-conductive |
| High visibility options | Yes | Yes |
| Industrial applications | Excellent | Excellent |
| Outdoor applications | Suitable with appropriate finish | Excellent |
The most appropriate material will depend on the environment, installation requirements and intended use.
The choice between black steel handrails and yellow steel handrails can depend on the environment and the desired level of visibility.
Black steel can provide a professional and understated appearance and may be suitable for warehouses, factories and commercial environments where high visibility is not the primary consideration.
Yellow steel provides significantly higher visual contrast and can help make pedestrian routes and protected areas easier to identify within busy warehouse environments.
For safety-critical applications, colour should not be considered a substitute for appropriate risk assessment, signage or other traffic-management measures.
When selecting a warehouse barrier system, consider:
Determine whether the system is intended to protect people, machinery, racking, buildings, equipment or stock.
If pedestrians and vehicles operate in the same area, a dedicated handrail or pedestrian barrier may be appropriate.
Where forklifts or other vehicles could collide with an asset, a purpose-designed crash barrier may be more appropriate than a standard handrail.
Consider whether the system will be installed indoors, outdoors or in an environment where moisture, chemicals or corrosion may be present.
Yellow steel can provide greater visual contrast than black steel, while GRP systems can also provide highly visible solutions depending on specification.
Although commonly associated with warehouses, barrier systems can also be used across a wide range of industrial and commercial environments.
Applications include:
The modular nature of the systems makes them suitable for adapting protection to different layouts and applications.
KB Packaging supplies warehouse barrier systems, industrial handrails and crash protection systems to businesses throughout the UK.
Our range includes:
Black Steel Handrail Systems | Yellow Steel Handrail Systems | GRP Handrail Systems | Steel Crash Barrier Systems
Whether you need to create a defined pedestrian walkway, protect equipment from forklift impacts or install a robust handrail system around an access area, our range provides solutions for a variety of warehouse and industrial applications.
Browse the four Warehouse Barrier System categories above or contact KB Packaging to discuss your requirements.
Warehouse barrier systems are used to provide physical separation and protection around pedestrian routes, equipment, machinery, infrastructure and other areas within warehouses and industrial environments.
A handrail system is primarily used to provide a boundary, handrail or pedestrian separation, while a crash barrier is designed specifically to provide protection against potential vehicle impacts.
Both have advantages. Steel provides a robust solution for many warehouse applications, while GRP offers benefits including low weight, corrosion resistance and non-conductivity. The correct choice depends on the installation environment and application.
Yellow provides high visibility and makes barriers and pedestrian routes easier to identify within busy industrial environments.
Purpose-designed steel crash barriers can provide protection against forklift and other vehicle impacts. The appropriate system must be selected according to the expected impact risk and manufacturer’s specifications.
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We welcome the opportunity to find improved solutions for your everyday packaging needs. We work closely with our suppliers to identify the latest developments and innovations in packaging design and materials.
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