Kelly Rose
Editor
Kelly Rose
Editor
In the past, a conscientious warehouse manager had little choice. A sheet of steel bolted to a concrete floor was better than nothing when it came to protecting his equipment from that rogue FLT driver.
But today, there is an alternative – plastic barriers. The inherent flexibility of McCue’s High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) barriers allow impacts to be dissipated into the shock absorbing dampers. This means that, unlike steel, the barriers can reform after collisions.
McCue said: "For sure, steel is strong – but its rigidity is its downfall. One impact and the steel barrier crumples, no doubt ripping out the concrete floor in the process. But there’s more: steel corrodes, steel flakes, steel becomes jagged and ragged."
The company added: "HDPE barriers have a wipe-clean surface and a bright, highly visible aesthetic. They don’t chip, scratch or require repainting, so maintenance costs are kept to a minimum. Plus, they are safe for sensitive environments, including cold storage."
Plastic barriers by McCue are described as being long-lasting, good looking and perform highly over an extended period of time. The installation process from McCue is designed to be speedy for minimum disruption, meaning your productivity is maintained as McCue streamlines and organises your operations.
