Handle-It Heavy Duty Guard Railing – GR-6 Extreme-Impact Industrial Barrier System

The Handle-It GR-6 Heavy Duty Guard Railing is engineered for the most extreme, high-impact industrial environments—where forklifts, powered vehicles, and heavy equipment operate continuously. As the top-tier barrier in the GR-series, the GR-6 provides maximum-impact absorption and structural rigidity, delivering unmatched protection for pedestrians, machinery, inventory, and infrastructure.

Built with reinforced steel and designed for superior energy absorption, the GR-6 creates an ultra-strong physical and visual barrier that keeps forklift lanes separate from walkways, production zones, and sensitive equipment. Whether guarding robotic cells, pallet racking, in-plant offices, or high-traffic intersections, the GR-6 is the solution facilities rely on when safety and uptime are critical.

This system thrives in the toughest operations: 24/7 warehouses, manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, and distribution centers where severe impacts are a real possibility and equipment damage is costly.

♦  Use with a single or double high post
♦  Description:  6' rail x 12" tall.
♦  Center to Center of Columns:  72"
♦  Outside to Outside of Base Plate:  82"
♦  Rail Length:  67"
♦  Rail Thickness:  13 gauge
♦  Weight:  33 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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