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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.
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    Strap On
    4"4"42"14"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T520000000
    6"6"24"24"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T11000000
    6"6"42"14"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T54000000
    6"6"42"24"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T1000000
    8"8"24"24"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T12000000
    8"8"42"24"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T2000000
    10"10"24"24"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T13000000
    10"10"42"24"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T3000000
    12"12"24"24"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T14000000
    12"12"42"24"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T5000000
    14"14"42"33"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T7000000
    16"16"42"33"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T55000000
    18"18"42"38"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T56000000
     
    For Round Columns
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Column Guards. Plastic Column Guards.
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    Strap On
    9"42"24"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T40000000
     

    Bollard Covers

    Slip these covers over any bollard. They can be cut to desired height.
    Bollard Covers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bollard Covers.
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    3" to 4 1/2"48"1/16"PolyethyleneYellow57895T81000000
    4 1/2" to 6 1/2"48"1/16"PolyethyleneYellow57895T8300000
    4" to 4 1/2"54 1/2"1/4"PolyethyleneBlack, Blue, Gray, Red, White, Yellow57895T7100000
    5" to 5 9/16"55"1/4"PolyethyleneBlack, Blue, Gray, Red, White, Yellow57895T7200000
    6" to 6 5/8"55"1/4"PolyethyleneBlack, Blue, Gray, Red, White, Yellow57895T7300000
    2" to 4 1/2"64"1/8"PolyethyleneRed, Yellow57895T6100000
    Bollard Covers with 2 Bands
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bollard Covers. Bollard Covers with 2 Bands.
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    2" to 4 1/2"52"1/8"PolyethyleneRedReflective White3/4"57895T145000000
    2" to 4 1/2"52"1/8"PolyethyleneYellowReflective Red3/4"57895T14300000
    2" to 4 1/2"52"1/8"PolyethyleneYellowReflective White3/4"57895T14100000
    4 1/2" to 6 5/8"60"1/8"PolyethyleneRedReflective White3/4"57895T14600000
    4 1/2" to 6 5/8"60"1/8"PolyethyleneYellowReflective Red3/4"57895T14400000
    4 1/2" to 6 5/8"60"1/8"PolyethyleneYellowReflective White3/4"57895T14200000
    4 1/2" to 6 5/8"72"1/8"PolyethyleneRedReflective White3/4"57895T62300000
    4 1/2" to 6 5/8"72"1/8"PolyethyleneYellowReflective Red3/4"57895T62100000
    4 1/2" to 6 5/8"72"1/8"PolyethyleneYellowReflective White3/4"57895T62200000
    7" to 8 1/2"72"1/8"PolyethyleneRedReflective White3/4"57895T633000000
    7" to 8 1/2"72"1/8"PolyethyleneYellowReflective Red3/4"57895T631000000
    7" to 8 1/2"72"1/8"PolyethyleneYellowReflective White3/4"57895T632000000

    Post-Mount Plastic Rack Guards

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rack Guards. Post-Mount Plastic Rack Guards, Strap On.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rack Guards. Post-Mount Plastic Rack Guards, Strap On for Intersecting Beams.

    Strap On

    Strap On for

    Intersecting Beams

    Made from durable plastic, these guards flex to spread force and protect posts while reducing damage to the vehicles that bump them. They mount directly to the rack with no drilling or floor anchors required. Position them anywhere along the upright and stack them as needed. Bright colors make them easy to spot in active work areas.
    Strap On—Secure with two hook-and-loop straps for a snug, adjustable fit. They work on a range of upright sizes.
    Strap On for Intersecting Beams—A cutout fits uprights with intersecting beams. These guards also fit standard uprights without beams. Flip them to accommodate different beam locations.
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    3"3"18"EVA/PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps4327T31000000
     
    Strap On for Intersecting Beams
    3"3"18"EVA/PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps4327T3200000
     

    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
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Column Guards. Foam Column Guards, For Square, Round, and I-Beam Columns.
    ASTM F2440—Tested to meet safety standards for absorbing impact.
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    4"4"36"2"Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene FoamYellowYesASTM F24409629N120000000
    4"4"72"2"Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene FoamYellowYesASTM F24409629N11000000
    6"6"36"2"Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene FoamYellowYesASTM F24409629N14000000
    6"6"72"2"Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene FoamYellowYesASTM F24409629N13000000
    8"8"36"2"Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene FoamYellowYesASTM F24409629N16000000
    8"8"72"2"Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene FoamYellowYesASTM F24409629N15000000
    10"10"36"2"Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene FoamYellowYesASTM F24409629N18000000
    10"10"72"2"Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene FoamYellowYesASTM F24409629N17000000
    12"12"36"2"Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene FoamYellowYesASTM F24409629N21000000
    12"12"72"2"Vinyl Plastic over Polyethylene FoamYellowYesASTM F24409629N19000000
     
    For Round Columns
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Column Guards. Foam Column Guards, For Round Columns.
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    11 1/2"44"1/2"Nylon over Polyethylene FoamYellowReflective RedYes9629N220000000
    15 1/4"44"1/2"Nylon over Polyethylene FoamYellowReflective RedYes9629N23000000
    19"44"1/2"Nylon over Polyethylene FoamYellowReflective RedYes9629N24000000
    23"44"1/2"Nylon over Polyethylene FoamYellowReflective RedYes9629N25000000
     

    Plastic I-Beam Guards

    Image of ProductInUse. Two Guards Shown Installed. Front orientation. Column Guards. 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
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    1/8" to 1/2"36"3/16"7 1/2"7"PolyethyleneYellowYes9624N11000000
     

    Light Pole Guards

    Image of System. Front orientation. Exploded view. Light Pole Guards.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. 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
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    Replacement Caps
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    25"26"1/4"12" to 41"9 1/2"43 1/4"4"1Polypropylene
    		YellowYesFoam Spacers9580N1400000009580N150000009580N16000000
    34"35"1/4"12" to 41"9 1/2"43 1/4"—1Polypropylene
    		YellowYesFoam Spacers9580N110000009580N12000009580N1300000
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