Guardrail
Single and Double Rail Guardrail
Single rail at 18 inches catches a lift truck's counterweight and forks and protects walls, equipment, and rack ends. Double rail at 42 inches does that and serves as a pedestrian barrier along walkways. Both bolt to the slab with standard rails from 2 to 10 feet, and posts that can be lift-out or drop-in where you need an opening.
What we quote
How to specify single and double rail guardrail
Rail height and count are the specification. Everything else follows the plan: total linear feet, the number of runs, corners, and openings. Rails come in standard lengths so runs are laid out without cutting; posts bolt to the slab with four expansion anchors. Impact ratings are published by the manufacturer, typically as a lift truck weight at a speed, and the test report is available.
The builder turns a run list into a bill of material: rail sections, posts, anchors, and lift-out or gate sections, with the rail configuration recommended from what the barrier protects and the heaviest truck on the floor.
Before you ask for a quote, know:
- Total linear feet, number of runs, corners, and openings
- What it protects: equipment only, or people behind it
- Heaviest lift truck on the floor
- Slab condition; anchors need sound concrete
Questions buyers ask
- How is guardrail rated?
- By a published impact test, for example a 10,000 lb lift truck at 4 mph. The rating and the test report are stated on the quote.
- Do I need to cut rails?
- Rarely. Standard lengths of 2', 4', 6', 8', and 10' cover most runs; a short section finishes the end.