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Plastic Column Guards

Protect columns and vehicles from collision damage. Durable yet forgiving, these guards flex and rebound to cushion the blow. They’re tested to withstand everything from minor scrapes to direct forklift hits, so they hold up in high-traffic warehouses. Bright colors make them easy to spot in active work areas.

A cinch to install, each guard comes in two halves that hug onto square, round, or I-beam columns and secure with the included straps. Guards can be stacked.

For Square, Round, and I-Beam Columns

Image of Product. Front orientation. Column Guards. Plastic Column Guards.

	For Column
	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	OD	Material	Color	Mounting Hardware	For Use Outdoors		Each
Strap On



		4"	4"	42"	14"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T52	0000000


		6"	6"	24"	24"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T11	000000
		6"	6"	42"	14"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T54	000000
		6"	6"	42"	24"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T1	000000
		8"	8"	24"	24"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T12	000000
		8"	8"	42"	24"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T2	000000
		10"	10"	24"	24"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T13	000000
		10"	10"	42"	24"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T3	000000
		12"	12"	24"	24"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T14	000000
		12"	12"	42"	24"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T5	000000
		14"	14"	42"	33"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T7	000000


		16"	16"	42"	33"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T55	000000
		18"	18"	42"	38"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T56	000000

For Round Columns

	Ht.	OD	Material	Color	Mounting Hardware	For Use Outdoors		Each
Strap On



	9"	42"	24"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Two Hook and Loop Straps Included	Yes	5937T4	0000000

Foam Column Guards

Like gym mats, these guards have a foam core that compresses to soften minor bumps and scrapes. They’re slimmer than plastic guards, so they fit into tight aisles and other narrow spaces. However, they don’t offer as much protection from direct forklift hits as plastic and steel guards. Their bright yellow color makes them easy to spot. Secure them in place with a hook and loop strip along the side.

For Square, Round, and I-Beam Columns

ASTM F2440—Tested to meet safety standards for absorbing impact.

	For Column
	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Thk.	Material	Color	For Use Outdoors	Specs. Met		Each
Hook and Loop Mount



		4"	4"	36"	2"	Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Yes	ASTM F2440	9629N12	0000000


		4"	4"	72"	2"	Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Yes	ASTM F2440	9629N11	000000
		6"	6"	36"	2"	Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Yes	ASTM F2440	9629N14	000000
		6"	6"	72"	2"	Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Yes	ASTM F2440	9629N13	000000
		8"	8"	36"	2"	Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Yes	ASTM F2440	9629N16	000000
		8"	8"	72"	2"	Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Yes	ASTM F2440	9629N15	000000
		10"	10"	36"	2"	Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Yes	ASTM F2440	9629N18	000000
		10"	10"	72"	2"	Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Yes	ASTM F2440	9629N17	000000
		12"	12"	36"	2"	Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Yes	ASTM F2440	9629N21	000000
		12"	12"	72"	2"	Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Yes	ASTM F2440	9629N19	000000

For Round Columns

	Ht.	Thk.	Material	Color	Stripe Color	For Use Outdoors		Each
Hook and Loop Mount



	11 1/2"	44"	1/2"	Nylon over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Reflective Red	Yes	9629N22	0000000


	15 1/4"	44"	1/2"	Nylon over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Reflective Red	Yes	9629N23	000000
	19"	44"	1/2"	Nylon over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Reflective Red	Yes	9629N24	000000
	23"	44"	1/2"	Nylon over Polyethylene Foam	Yellow	Reflective Red	Yes	9629N25	000000

Plastic I-Beam Guards

Two Guards

Shown Installed

Protect exposed I-beams near walls or in tight spaces. These guards cover a single flange, so you can use them in areas where wraparound guards won’t fit. Made from hard, durable plastic, they deflect impacts from forklifts and pallet jacks. Their bright yellow color makes them easy to spot, so you can avoid accidents. Snap their molded groove onto a flange and they’ll stay put—no straps or fasteners needed. Stack them for extra coverage.

For I-Beams

				Overall
	For I-Beam Flange Thk.	Ht.	Thk.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Color	For Use Outdoors		Each
Snap On



		1/8" to 1/2"	36"	3/16"	7 1/2"	7"	Polyethylene	Yellow	Yes	9624N11	000000

Steel Column Guards

Create a rigid barrier around load-bearing columns and other critical structures. These guards mount to the floor, so the force of a collision won’t be transferred to your column. Made from steel, they’re strong enough to stop a moving forklift. However, they don’t flex on impact like plastic or foam guards, so they may damage your vehicle. Their bright color helps drivers spot them before they get too close.

Mount these guards to the floor with wedge anchors or other concrete anchors.

For Square, Round, and I-Beam Columns


Style 1	Style 2

Style 1—These guards have one open side for easy installation in tight spaces or around obstacles, such as columns or pipes positioned against a wall.

Style 2—Wrap these guards around freestanding columns. They come with two matching plates that bolt together.

		Inside				Overall				Mounting Holes
	Style	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Thk.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Color	Dia,	No. of	Mounting Fasteners Included	For Use Outdoors		Each
Bolt On



		1	12 3/4"	9 3/8"	42"	3/8"	19 1/2"	12 3/4"	Steel	Yellow	13/16"	6	No	Yes	9608N12	0000000


		2	18 1/2"	16"	48"	1/4"	19"	20 3/4"	Steel	Yellow	9/16"	8	No	Yes	9608N11	000000

Light Pole Guards

Protect light poles and exposed concrete bases from vehicle impact while giving bases a uniform look. Made of polypropylene, these guards resist solvents, degreasers, moisture, and UV fading, so you can use them outside for years. A foam liner helps them stay seated against chipped or worn concrete and absorb minor vehicle contact. Their bright yellow color makes them easy to spot in busy areas.

These guards include everything you need for installation—no tools required. Stack the two-piece rings around the base and snap them together. They lock with a tamper-resistant latch. Add or remove rings to match the height of your base, then finish with a snap-on cap. Caps can be cut to fit round or square poles of any size.

Guards															Additional Rings		Replacement Caps
				Rings		Caps
For Base Dia.	OD	Thk.	Overall Ht.	Ht.	No. Included	Ht.	Hole Dia.	No. Included	Material	Color	For Use Outdoors	Includes		Each		Each		Each
25"	26"	1/4"	12" to 41"	9 1/2"	4	3 1/4"	4"	1	Polypropylene	Yellow	Yes	Foam Spacers	9580N14	0000000	9580N15	000000	9580N16	000000
34"	35"	1/4"	12" to 41"	9 1/2"	4	3 1/4"	—	1	Polypropylene	Yellow	Yes	Foam Spacers	9580N11	000000	9580N12	00000	9580N13	00000