Forklifts, pallet trucks, and delivery vehicles cause millions of pounds in damage to UK warehouses every year. Armco crash barriers are the industry-standard solution — absorbing vehicle impact to protect walls, racking, machinery, and most importantly, people.
Why Armco Barriers Are Essential
- Prevent forklift collisions with walls, racking, and pedestrians
- Meet HSE requirements for vehicle/pedestrian segregation
- Protect expensive infrastructure from costly repairs
- Clearly define traffic routes and pedestrian walkways
- Reduce workplace accident claims and insurance costs
Types of Armco Barriers
Single Rail Armco
A single corrugated steel rail at bumper height. Protects walls, columns, and equipment from low-speed impact. Most common in warehouses and depots.
Double Rail Armco
Two rails for enhanced protection. Catches both high and low impacts. Recommended for pedestrian walkway protection and high-traffic areas.
Armco Corner Guards
L-shaped barriers that protect exposed corners — building corners, racking ends, and column edges. High-impact zones where vehicles turn.
Armco End Stops
Barriers at the end of aisles and loading bays to prevent vehicles overrunning. Essential at dock edges and building perimeters.
Key Benefits
- Proven impact absorption — corrugated steel profile absorbs and deflects energy
- Heavy-duty construction — 3mm+ steel withstands repeated impacts
- Highly visible — powder-coated yellow for maximum visibility
- Easy to repair — damaged sections can be replaced individually
- Galvanised option — for outdoor and corrosive environments
- Modular system — configure any layout with standard components
Where to Use Armco Barriers
| Location | Recommended Configuration |
|---|---|
| Pedestrian Walkways | Double Rail Armco (both sides) |
| Racking Protection | Single Rail + Corner Guards |
| Loading Bay Edges | Armco End Stops |
| Building Perimeters | Single or Double Rail Runs |
| Column Protection | Armco Corner Guards |
| Machinery Zones | Double Rail Enclosures |
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- Single and double rail systems
- Corner guards and end stops
- Posts, rails, and complete kits
- Yellow powder-coated and galvanised finishes
- Fast UK-wide delivery
- Trade pricing for large installations
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Armco barriers installed?
Steel posts are bolted to the floor using base plates and expansion anchors, or concreted into the ground. Rails bolt between posts. Standard tools are all that's needed.
What spacing should I use between posts?
Standard post spacing is 1.5m to 2m depending on the impact level expected. Closer spacing provides higher impact resistance.
Can damaged sections be replaced?
Yes — that's a key advantage of Armco. Individual rails and posts can be unbolted and replaced without disturbing the rest of the barrier run.
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