Rite-Hite recently unveiled an extension of its GuardRite line of in-plant safety barriers, the GuardRite Polymer Safety Barrier. Capable of stopping equivalent impact levels as its steel counterparts, the GuardRite Polymer Safety Barrier is made from scratch-resistant, impact-modified polypropylene, which allows it to bend and absorb collisions with little or no damage to floors, material handling equipment, or the barriers themselves.
The cost of ownership for these low-maintenance, fixed-tube barriers is typically less than similar steel barriers. The key to their strength and longevity is the ability to deflect impacts and return to their original shape without scratches or dents. Their durability helps prevent costs and downtime related to the replacement of traditional barriers due to damage or rust resulting from impacts.