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MECO Low and High Profile Pipe Guards

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MECO Low and High Profile Pipe Guards - Industrial Machine and Rack Protection

MECO Low and High-Profile Pipe Guards provide heavy-duty impact protection for machinery, pallet racking, and building assets in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants. Designed to serve as a physical barrier between moving equipment and critical infrastructure, these guards help prevent costly damage and create safer work zones for personnel. Multiple height options make it easy to match the guard to your traffic type, equipment risk, and facility layout.

High-traffic areas expose machines, rack uprights, and sensitive equipment to constant risk from forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and pallets. One impact can damage equipment, trigger downtime, and create safety hazards. Pipe guards are a straightforward way to add protection at the edges of work cells, staging lanes, aisle corners, and rack ends, where contact is most likely.

These pipe guards help reduce downtime by absorbing impacts before they reach equipment, racks, or building structures. The high-visibility finish makes protected zones easy to identify, improving operator awareness and reducing collisions. With both low-profile and high-profile heights available, you can protect low vulnerabilities like pallet overhang and jack contact, or higher strike points from forks and loads.

Selection Guide:

♦ Lo-Profile, 9" high: available in 36" (LPPG936) or 48" (LPPG948) length
♦ Lo-Profile, 16" high: available in 36" (LPPG1636) or 48" (LPPG1648) length
♦ High-Profile, 24" high: available in 36" (HPPG2436) or 48" (HPPG2448) length
♦ High-Profile, 36" high: available in 36" (HPPG3636) or 48" (HPPG3648) length
♦ High-Profile, 42" high: available in 36" (HPPG4236) or 48" (HPPG4248) length

Selecting the Right Model:

♦ Profile height: choose Lo-Profile (9" or 16") for pallet overhang and jack contact, or High-Profile (24", 36", or 42") for higher strike points from forks and loads.
♦ Length: choose 36" or 48" based on the span you need to protect at each mounting location.
♦ Placement: mount pipe guards at work cell edges, staging lanes, aisle corners, and rack ends where contact is most likely.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Pallet Racking Ends, pipe guards protect rack uprights from forklift and pallet jack impact.
♦ Aisle Corners and Staging Lanes: low-profile guards protect against pallet overhang contact.
♦ Machine and Equipment Edges: high-profile guards absorb impact from forks and loads.
♦ Warehouses and Distribution Centers: high-visibility guards reduce collisions in busy traffic zones.

CustomMHS carries the full line of MECO pipe guards, backed by the manufacturer's warranty.

Prices are shown by manufacturer model number.
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Model Number Size Profile Weight Price View Model
36" long x 9" high
Lo-Profile
35 pounds
$238.70
48" long x 9" high
Lo-Profile
42 pounds
$257.07
36" long x 16" high
Lo-Profile
38 pounds
$227.48
48" long x 16" high
Lo-Profile
49 pounds
$263.19
36" long x 24" high
High-Profile
51 pounds
$229.52
48" long x 24" high
High-Profile
56 pounds
$297.87
36" long x 36" high
High-Profile
62 pounds
$316.23
48" long x 36" high
High-Profile
68 pounds
$298.89
36" long x 42" high
High-Profile
70 pounds
$344.79
48" long x 42" high
High-Profile
77 pounds
$321.33

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are MECO Low and High Profile Pipe Guards used for?
These pipe guards are designed to protect machinery, pallet racking, and structural assets from impact in busy industrial environments. They act as a physical barrier between moving equipment and critical infrastructure. This helps prevent costly damage caused by forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and shifting loads. They are commonly installed in warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers where traffic is constant.
Why are pipe guards important in high traffic areas?
Areas near rack ends, aisle corners, and work cells are especially vulnerable to accidental contact. Even a single collision can lead to equipment damage, downtime, and safety risks. Pipe guards add a dedicated layer of protection at these high risk points. By reinforcing exposed edges, facilities reduce repeated impact damage and maintain safer traffic flow.
What is the difference between low profile and high profile pipe guards?
Low profile guards are ideal for protecting against pallet overhang and contact from pallet jacks. High profile options extend protection upward to shield against forklift forks and elevated loads. Choosing the correct height depends on your traffic patterns and strike points. Having both options available allows facilities to match protection to specific risks.
How do these guards improve operational efficiency?
By absorbing impact before it reaches racks or equipment, pipe guards help reduce repair costs and unplanned downtime. Protected infrastructure stays in service longer and requires fewer emergency fixes. This keeps workflows moving and limits disruptions in picking, staging, and production areas. Preventing damage upfront is far more efficient than reacting after an incident.
How easy are MECO pipe guards to install and deploy across a facility?
By absorbing impact before it reaches racks or equipment, pipe guards help reduce repair costs and unplanned downtime. Protected infrastructure stays in service longer and requires fewer emergency fixes. This keeps workflows moving and limits disruptions in picking, staging, and production areas. Preventing damage upfront is far more efficient than reacting after an incident.
How easy are MECO pipe guards to install and deploy across a facility?
The surface mounted design allows for straightforward installation on concrete floors. This makes it easier to standardize protection across multiple aisles and work zones. Consistent placement helps create clearly defined and reinforced traffic boundaries. As operations expand or layouts change, additional guards can be installed with minimal interruption.
Is the manufacturer’s warranty included with my purchase?
Yes. All products sold on CustomMHS.com include the original manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted. Custom MHS is an authorized dealer for the brands we carry, which means your purchase is covered by the manufacturer's full factory warranty.
Do you offer bulk pricing or discounts on large orders?
Yes. Many products include automatic quantity price breaks. If you’re outfitting a facility or placing a larger order, email us for project pricing. We can often provide improved volume pricing and help coordinate logistics for staged deliveries or multi-location shipments. Contact: [email protected]
Why purchase from CustomMHS.com?
CustomMHS.com isn’t a mass marketplace. We specialize in storage and material handling for manufacturing and distribution operations, and we help you choose the right configuration upfront so you avoid costly ordering mistakes and delays. You get responsive support for larger projects, scalable quantity pricing, and dependable fulfillment. The result is smoother installs, fewer re-orders, and a simpler buying process that saves time and money.

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CustomMHS is an authorized distributor of industrial storage and material handling equipment for manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers,
and industrial facilities across North America. From shelving systems and pallet racking to storage containers, workbenches, carts, security fencing, and cabinets,
we carry industrial-grade brands and help you choose the right specs, load ratings, and configuration for your facility, workflow, and space before you order.