Handle-It Heavy Duty Guard Railing – GR-5 Maximum-Impact Industrial Barrier System

The Handle-It GR-5 Heavy Duty Guard Railing represents the highest tier of impact protection within the Handle-It guard rail lineup. Engineered for extreme industrial environments, the GR-5 provides a reinforced, high-strength physical and visual barrier to protect employees, machinery, inventory, and infrastructure from forklift and powered-vehicle impacts.

Built for facilities that cannot afford downtime or equipment damage, the GR-5 is the go-to barrier system for high-traffic warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers. It separates pedestrian walkways from forklift aisles, protects machinery perimeters, and defines safe zones throughout the facility. With its rugged steel construction and maximum-impact rating, the GR-5 excels in operations where safety and durability are non-negotiable.

♦  Use with a single or double high post
♦  Description:  5' rail x 12" tall.
♦  Center to Center of Columns:  60"
♦  Outside to Outside of Base Plate:  70"
♦  Rail Length:  55"
♦  Rail Thickness:  13 gauge
♦  Weight:  28 pounds
♦  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.
♦  Designed for faster installation to cut down on labor costs. 
♦  Bolted rail or drop-in rail styles.
♦  All hardware and caps included.

Key Features
♦  Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Built to withstand forklift, pallet jack, and powered-vehicle impacts in high-traffic facilities.
♦  Highly Visible Safety Barrier: Bright, eye-catching finish increases awareness and improves pedestrian safety.
♦  Modular Guard Rail System: Installs easily and adapts to straight runs, corners, walkways, and complex layouts.
♦  Protects People & Assets: Creates separation between pedestrian zones, machinery, equipment, and forklift aisles.
♦  Industrial-Grade Durability: Ideal for harsh environments, warehouse conditions, and continuous forklift traffic.

Benefits
♦  Improves Workplace Safety – Physically separates pedestrians from moving vehicles.
♦  Prevents Costly Damage – Shields machinery, pallet racks, structural columns, and in-plant offices.
♦  Reduces Accident Risk – Clear boundaries help guide forklift operators and reduce human error.
♦  Supports OSHA Compliance – Helps maintain clearly defined walkways and protected work zones.
♦  Easily Configurable – Modular design fits almost any layout or facility requirement.

Primary Uses
♦  Pedestrian Walkways – Create protected pathways for employees in busy warehouse environments.
♦  In-Plant Offices & Workstations – Guard enclosed or staffed areas from impact.
♦  Shipping & Receiving Areas – Prevent collisions from high-traffic forklift operations.
♦  Machinery Perimeters – Protect expensive equipment and operators from accidental strikes.
♦  Ends of Pallet Racking – Reduce rack damage and prevent forklift impact hazards.
♦  High-Traffic Aisles – Separate forklift travel lanes from production zones or pick areas

Note: It doesn't include columns.

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