Armco Safety End - Traffic And Pedestrian Safety Management
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Armco barrier safety end, a polymer accessory with integrated reflectors, providing safe termination of cut steel rails and improved visibility in industrial environments.
Application
The Armco Barrier Safety End is designed to safely enclose exposed cut ends of 310 x 85 mm steel Armco barrier rails. It provides a protective termination that eliminates sharp burrs and exposed steel edges following on-site cutting or barrier modification.
When Armco rails are cut to suit site layouts, the exposed steel can present a risk of injury to personnel and damage to vehicles. The polymer safety end cap encloses the cut section, reducing contact hazards and improving the overall safety of barrier installations.
The product is compatible with all standard 310 x 85 mm Armco rail profiles, making it suitable for retrofit applications as well as new barrier installations.
Industrial Facilities
Within manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centres, Armco barriers are commonly used to segregate traffic routes and protect infrastructure. Where barrier runs terminate or are cut to length, the safety end provides a compliant and visible finish.
Typical applications include:
- Warehouse perimeter barriers
- Internal traffic management layouts
- Service yard barrier runs
- Barrier terminations adjacent to pedestrian routes
By covering exposed steel edges, the safety end helps reduce the risk of cuts, abrasions and vehicle body damage.
Commercial Car Parks and Service Areas
In commercial car parks and external service areas, barrier ends are frequently exposed to pedestrian and vehicle movement. The polymer safety end improves visibility and reduces hazard potential at barrier termination points.
Common uses include:
- Car park perimeter barriers
- Vehicle protection rails
- Access road barriers
- EV charging bay protection layouts
The integrated diamond-grade reflectors enhance visibility in low-light and night-time conditions, supporting vehicle awareness within operational sites.
Construction Sites
On construction sites, Armco barriers are often installed in temporary or phased configurations. Where rails are cut or reconfigured, the safety end provides a rapid retrofit solution.
Applications include:
- Temporary traffic segregation
- Plant movement zones
- Site access routes
- Pedestrian protection corridors
The single-point fixing system allows quick installation, supporting evolving site layouts.
Transportation and Logistics Hubs
At transport terminals, logistics centres and distribution hubs, Armco barriers are used to manage vehicle flow and protect building fabric. The safety end provides a finished termination to exposed barrier sections.
Typical environments include:
- Freight depots
- Loading bay perimeters
- Service yards
- Industrial estates
By enclosing sharp cut ends and improving visibility, the Armco Barrier Safety End supports safer barrier installations in both internal and external environments.
Description
The Armco Barrier Safety End is a polymer end and corner termination designed to enclose exposed cut ends of 310 x 85 mm steel Armco barrier rails. It provides a safe, visible and durable method of covering sharp steel edges following barrier installation or modification.
When Armco barrier rails are cut on site, exposed steel edges and burrs can present a risk to personnel, vehicles and pedestrians. This moulded polyethylene safety end cap encloses the cut section, reducing the likelihood of injury and protecting vehicles from contact with sharp metal edges.
Material and Construction
Manufactured in the UK from polyethylene, the safety end provides a durable and corrosion-resistant protective cover suitable for industrial and commercial environments.
Key material characteristics:
- Moulded polyethylene construction
- 100% recyclable material
- Resistant to corrosion and moisture
- Durable polymer finish
- Suitable for internal and external environments
The polymer body eliminates the need for fabricated steel terminations while maintaining compatibility with standard Armco barrier profiles.
Visibility and Reflectivity
The safety end incorporates two diamond-grade reflectors to improve barrier end visibility in low-light and night-time conditions. This enhances awareness for HGV drivers, forklift operators and site traffic within service yards, car parks and loading areas.
Available colour options:
- Yellow with integrated reflectors
- Black with integrated reflectors
The high-visibility configuration supports traffic management layouts and improves barrier edge recognition.
Installation and Fixing
The Armco Barrier Safety End is designed for simple and rapid installation.
Installation features include:
- Single-point fixing system
- Supplied with M10 x 30 mm bolt set
- Requires one 11 mm HSS drilled hole
- Suitable for retrofit to existing steel terminals
- Compatible with 310 x 85 mm Armco rails
The single fixing method reduces installation time and minimises the number of penetrations required compared to traditional steel end terminals.
The moulding can also be used at corners by abutting Armco sections to form internal or external angles.
Functional Benefits
- Safely terminates cut steel barrier ends
- Covers sharp burrs and exposed steel edges
- Reduces risk of injury to personnel
- Protects vehicles from edge damage
- Enhances barrier end visibility
- Quick retrofit solution
- Low maintenance polymer finish
- Suitable for new installations or barrier upgrades
Typical Use Cases
Commonly specified for:
- Warehouse perimeter barriers
- Service yard Armco installations
- Commercial car parks
- Loading bay protection zones
- Industrial estates
- Construction site temporary barriers
- Transport terminals and distribution hubs
It is particularly suited to locations where exposed steel barrier ends are present following site modification or phased barrier installation.
The Armco Barrier Safety End provides a cost-effective, durable and visible solution for terminating cut Armco rails, improving site safety without the need for complex steel fabrication.
General information
Color | Black Yellow |
Finish | Reflective |
Material | Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) |
Shape | Other |
Length | 92 mm |
Width | 98 mm |
Height | 338 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q41/135 Proprietary protective barriers Q41/135 Proprietary protective barriers |
Specification data - Carbon steel fencing and barrier rails
Classification data | |
Duty | Medium. |
Dimensions | |
Section size | Consult manufacturer. |
Length | 92 mm. |
Finishes | |
Worked finish | Yellow. Black. |
Applied finish | Black. Yellow. |
Material: | Polyethylene. |
Fixing: | M10 x 30 mm. |
Product Reference | Armco Safety End |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) |
Recyclability | 100% |
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Literature
Armco Safety End - Brandsafe Spec Sheet
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