Handle-It® GR-3-A1 Single High Add-On Guard Rail – Industrial Forklift & Pedestrian Safety Barrier 

The Handle-It® GR-3-A1 Single High Add-On Guard Rail expands your facility’s safety barrier system with strong, high-visibility protection designed for busy industrial environments. Built from heavy-duty steel and powder-coated in bright safety yellow, this guard rail provides a durable physical and visual barrier that protects employees, machinery, and infrastructure from forklift and powered-vehicle impacts.

The GR-3-A1 integrates seamlessly with existing Handle-It® starter units, posts, and corners—making it easy to extend safety perimeters along pedestrian walkways, dock areas, workstations, pallet rack ends, shipping lanes, and machinery zones. Its modular design allows you to scale, reconfigure, or expand your guardrail system over time as your facility’s layout evolves.

When you need reliable impact protection, enhanced traffic control, and secure separation between people and equipment, this add-on rail delivers dependable performance that strengthens your overall safety strategy.

Specifications:
♦  Description: 3' Single Add-on. The add-on includes one post and one guard rail.
♦  Center to Center of Columns:  36"
♦  Outside to Outside of Base Plate:  46"
♦  Rail Length:  19"
♦  Overall Height:  18.5"
♦  Tested to withstand 10,000 pounds at four mph.
♦  Constructed with high-quality ASTM A1011 steel.
♦ Powder-coated Handle It® yellow for maximum visibility and durability.
♦  Columns are 4.75" × 4.75" steel square tubes mounted on a 10" × 10" base plate.
♦  Designed for faster installation to cut down on labor costs. 
♦  Bolted rail or drop-in rail styles.
♦  Universal 4-way mounting posts eliminate the need for "end" or "line" posts.
♦  All anchors, hardware, and caps included.

Key Features:
♦  Heavy-Duty Steel Rail Construction built to withstand forklift and powered vehicle impacts.
♦  Single High Rail Design is ideal for pedestrian walkway protection and traffic separation.
♦  Starter Unit Configuration allows quick installation and seamless expansion.
♦  High-Visibility Powder-Coated Yellow Finish enhances visibility and reduces collision risk.
♦  Modular System compatible with additional rails, posts, and corners for custom layouts.
♦  Surface-Mount Installation with industrial-grade anchors included for secure placement.
♦  Designed for High-Traffic Areas including loading docks, walkways, machinery zones, and workstations.

Benefits:
♦  Protects workers from forklift traffic by establishing safe, defined pedestrian routes.
♦  Prevents costly equipment damage by shielding machinery, racking, utilities, and structural elements.
♦  Improves facility organization by segmenting work areas, walkways, and vehicle lanes.
♦  Enhances traffic control to reduce collisions, bottlenecks, and unsafe vehicle movement.
♦  Supports OSHA-compliant safety zones with clear visual barriers and defined perimeters.
♦  Adapts easily to facility changes thanks to its modular, reconfigurable design.
♦  Boosts long-term operational efficiency by reducing downtime and accident-related disruptions.

Applications:
♦  Equipment Protection: Prevent impact damage to critical machinery.
♦  Walkway Segmentation: Separate foot traffic from vehicle lanes.
♦  Traffic Management: Direct forklift and vehicle flow safely.
♦  Loading Dock Safety: Prevent dangerous edge drop-offs and collision hazards.
♦  Warehouse Protection: Shield pallet racking and inventory zones.
♦  Perimeter Security: Create secure barriers around sensitive or restricted areas.
♦  Building & Utility Protection: Guard exterior walls, gas lines, electrical panels, and more.
♦  Modular Safety Solutions: Expand or reconfigure layouts as facility needs evolve.

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