Single Bumper Safety Barrier - PAS 13 Tested Polymer Safety Barrier

The Single Bumper Safety Barrier is a PAS 13 tested polymer safety barrier engineered to provide low-level industrial impact protection within warehouse, logistics and industrial environments.

Manufactured from flexible high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with mild steel base plates, the barrier is designed to absorb and deflect impact from forklifts and other material handling equipment (MHE). The flexible polymer construction allows the barrier to deflect under impact and return to shape, helping reduce damage to floors, vehicles and infrastructure when compared with rigid steel barrier systems.

The single bumper configuration provides effective impact protection while maintaining a compact barrier profile, allowing businesses to protect infrastructure without significantly reducing valuable warehouse floor space.

The barrier can also be used as a rack end protection system, protecting pallet racking and storage systems located at the exposed ends of warehouse aisles.

Impact Performance and Testing

Brandsafe® single bumper barriers have been independently tested and certified to meet and exceed the PAS 13 global standard, as verified by TÜV Nord.

Testing demonstrated:

• 11 kJ impact absorption at 90°
• 22 kJ derived impact absorption at 45°
• 234 mm measured deflection
• Equivalent to a 3,500 kg forklift travelling at 5.7 mph
• Testing conducted on a concrete substrate

These results confirm the barrier’s suitability for environments where forklifts and other MHE operate at controlled speeds within structured warehouse layouts.

Material and Construction

• Manufactured from high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
• Mild steel base plates for structural fixing
• Flexible polymer bumper rail
• Low-maintenance polymer finish
• Non-toxic and fade-resistant material
• Fully recyclable polymer construction

The HDPE material provides durability and resilience in demanding industrial environments while maintaining high visibility for safety purposes.

The barrier is suitable for use in ambient, chilled and freezer environments, supporting installation within food production facilities, cold storage warehouses and temperature-controlled logistics centres.

PAS 13 Compliance

The Single Bumper Safety Barrier has been independently tested in accordance with PAS 13, the recognised code of practice for safety barriers used within industrial workplaces.

PAS 13 provides guidance on the correct specification, testing and installation of safety barriers within environments where vehicles and pedestrians operate in proximity.

The barrier’s tested impact performance supports its use within structured warehouse traffic management systems where controlled impact protection is required.

Barrier Configuration and Dimensions

• Single bumper rail configuration
• Designed for low-level impact protection
• Barrier height: 370 mm
• Footplate width: 300 mm
• Minimum barrier length: 1400 mm
• Centre post incorporated for barrier runs exceeding 3 metres
• Surface mounted using Hilti HSA4 floor anchors
• Supplied with all required installation fixings

The compact barrier profile allows protection of infrastructure and racking without obstructing forklift movement or reducing operational space.

Visibility and Finish

The Single Bumper Safety Barrier is supplied in Safety Yellow and Grey as standard, providing high-visibility demarcation of protected zones within warehouse environments.

The contrasting colour configuration improves barrier visibility for forklift operators and helps clearly define safe working areas.

Additional colour options may be available upon request depending on project requirements.

High-visibility barrier systems support safer warehouse environments by improving driver awareness and reducing the likelihood of accidental collisions.

Functional Benefits

• Provides low-level impact protection in warehouse environments
• Designed to absorb and deflect forklift impacts
• Flexible polymer construction reduces infrastructure damage
• Compact barrier profile maximises usable warehouse space
• Suitable for rack end protection at exposed aisle ends
• PAS 13 tested and independently verified by TÜV Nord
• Low maintenance polymer construction
• Suitable for ambient, chilled and freezer environments
• Non-toxic and fully recyclable material

The barrier system is engineered to protect infrastructure while maintaining operational efficiency within busy industrial environments.

Typical Applications

The Single Bumper Safety Barrier is commonly specified for:

• Warehouse aisle protection
• Pallet racking aisle end protection
• Rack end barriers protecting storage systems
• Distribution centre traffic routes
• Forklift operating zones
• Loading bay traffic areas
• Industrial production facilities
• Food production and cold storage environments

The barrier provides a practical protection solution for infrastructure exposed to regular forklift movement.

Operational Integration

Within warehouse traffic management systems aligned with PAS 13 principles, the Single Bumper Safety Barrier supports:

• Structured protection of warehouse infrastructure
• Controlled vehicle operating zones
• Risk-based barrier specification
• Protection of pallet racking and storage systems
• Clear visual demarcation of protected areas

The flexible HDPE barrier design allows controlled energy absorption while maintaining structural integrity and operational continuity following low-level vehicle impacts.

Summary

The Single Bumper Safety Barrier provides durable polymer impact protection for warehouse and industrial environments where forklifts and other material handling equipment operate. Its PAS 13 tested performance, flexible HDPE construction and compact design deliver effective protection while maximising usable warehouse space.