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Safety Barrier Component

System of Measurement

Height

Color

Black/Fluorescent Yellow

Width

Construction

Post Style

Length

Assembled Width

Finish

Corrosion-Resistant Coated

Overall Height

Wire Mesh Opening Width

1/2"

1 7/8"

Mounting Hardware

Connecting Fasteners Included

Fasteners Included

Fasteners Not Included

Mounting Fasteners Included

One Wedge Anchor for Concrete

Two Pan Head Screws with Flat-Top Nut

Two T-Bolts with Locknut

Rail Type

REACH

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

Not Compliant

Door Style

Double

Single

DFARS Specialty Metals

Compliant

Exempt

Not Compliant

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

Overall Width

U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying

Yes

Number of Mounting Holes

Storage Furniture Component

Complete Partition with Roof

Complete Partition without Roof

Universal Post Extension

Specifications Met

ANSI/MSS SP-58 Type 23

ANSI/RIA R15.06

ASTM Standard

Cal/OSHA Standard

California Compliant 20 CCR 1601-1608

New York City Approved

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5,362 Products

Safety Equipment

Machine Guards

Surround equipment to prevent injury to workers and damage to machines

80 products

Chip Guards

Deflect flying chips while machining to protect people and equipment

34 products

Guardrails

Protect pedestrian walkways from vehicles

92 products

Safety Rails

Protect people on platforms, loading docks, and elevated walkways

68 products

Mezzanine Gates

Protect workers from falls when transferring pallets to elevated work areas

1 product

Bollards

Anchor to the ground or floor to block vehicle access

23 products

Roof Hatch Railings

Attach handrails to a roof hatch

1 product

Retractable Gates

Prevent access to an area and then collapse for easy transport and storage

20 products

Safety Gates

Swing closed behind you for easy entrance and exit

38 products

Fold-Up Railings

Create a temporary barrier around hazards such as open manholes

1 product

Bollard Gates

Slide over bollards to control access to parking lots and dock doors

8 products

Retractable Belt Barriers

Stretch belts between walls, racks, posts, and cones to restrict access to areas

38 products

Retractable Belt Receptacles

Create an end point for retractable belts with posts or wall receptacles

9 products

Barricades

Panel, rail, cone-mount, barrel, and water-fill barricades

2 products

Barrier Tape Dispensers

Hold and dispense barrier tape

1 product

Handrails

Grab while using stairs to reduce risk of falls

6 products

Retractable Belt Ends

Replace belt ends in retractable belt barriers

1 product

Smoke Detector Guards

Protect smoke detectors from damage and tampering

1 product

Fire Sprinkler Head Guards

Protect fire sprinkler heads from damage and tampering

8 products

Protective Screens

Set up to protect against dust, weld spatter, heat, and splashing liquid

76 products

Glove Boxes

An enclosed box keeps air and moisture out when handling hazardous material

3 products

Toe Guards

Slip over shoes or boots to shield feet and toes from impact

16 products

Umbrellas

Compact, in-ground, vehicle-mount, and welding umbrellas

2 products

Face Shields

Protect your face from dirt, chemical splashes, and electrical and welding sparks

9 products

Hard Hats

Protect your head from falling objects

3 products

Spiked Shoe Covers

Prevent damage to the finish of self-leveling coatings before they harden

2 products

Floor Drain Plugs

Prevent oil and other spills from going down your floor drain

3 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

The most versatile system, attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

487 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

Secure fittings in the U-shaped channel to route conduit and pipe or build other structures

707 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

Two-piece fittings let you modify assembly stations, conveyors, and racks without dismantling them

52 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Permanently join rails and fittings to assemble heavy duty racks, shelving, and work tables

21 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Fasten through equally spaced holes to build and adjust guards, tables, and racks

80 products

Press-Fit Framing and Fittings

Set up temporary partitions, guards, and displays using only a hammer

11 products

Slip-On Framing Rails

Insert into slip-on framing connectors and tighten screws to make guards, railings, and racks

5 products

Door-Track Guards

Protect overhead-door track and dock doors from forklifts and other vehicles

4 products

Security Gates

Barricade areas without sacrificing visibility and airflow

78 products

Roll-Up Doors

Roll up and down to secure dock doorways and large openings

17 products

Bellows

Prevent dust and debris from damaging moving parts

8 products

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

96 products

Panel Hanging Brackets

Mount and remove panels

2 products

Lockouts

Ensure that machines stay turned off to prevent accidents during maintenance work

76 products

Protective Plugs

Insert into holes in pipe, containers, panels, and parts to keep out debris

103 products

Protective Caps

Protect just about anything, including pipe, flanges, screws, and posts

31 products

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

7 products

Wear Plates

Often used on conveyors to reduce friction where parts bump into equipment to extend service life

4 products

Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect equipment and surfaces from dents and scuffs

58 products

Tubing Guards

Safeguard pipe, tubing, and other round equipment from impact

12 products

Column Guards

Prevent damage to columns caused by bumps from vehicles and equipment

2 products

Rack Guards

Prevent damage to rack posts caused by bumps from vehicles and equipment

42 products

Door Handle and Knob Guards

Prevent unauthorized entry by blocking access to the knob

1 product

Door Wedges

Simply slide under doors to keep them open

2 products

Teach Pendant Holders

Store teach pendants conveniently near robots but out of harm’s way

6 products

Door Chains

Keep free-swinging doors from opening too far and prevent damage to hinges, doors, and walls

7 products

Door Barricades

Stop intruders from opening doors in your facility during emergency lockdowns

1 product

Door Holders

Mount to doors, walls, or floors to keep doors open

11 products

Protective Feet

Add to furniture and light equipment to protect floors from scratches and wear

8 products

Weatherstripping

Seal gaps around doors, windows, and frames

1 product

Door Latch Guards

Cover the gap between your door and frame to prevent the latch from being pried open

8 products

Floor Plates

Add permanent slip resistance to floors, ramps, stairs, and docks

22 products

Door Locking Bars

Mount across doorways to protect against forced entry

5 products

Communication

Audible Alarm Guards

Protect alarm bells from damage

1 product

Sign Guards

Protect backlit exit signs from damage

1 product

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

6 products

Labels

Stick onto items to identify or convey information about them

2 products

Material Handling

Conveyor Brushes

Position items on conveyor belts and wipe off debris

87 products

Conveyor Stops

Control product flow and let items accumulate

8 products

Conveyor Guides

Direct and position items on conveyors while keeping them from falling off

3 products

Conveyor Guide Mounts

Control the position of guide rails

1 product

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Secure guides and other attachments to conveyors

2 products

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Position guides or sensors to the exact spot needed for your conveyor

7 products

Ladders

Wall-mount, rolling platform, and step ladders

25 products

Ladder Cages

Enclose tall ladders to protect workers as they climb

16 products

Scaffolds

Take on elevated projects that most work platforms aren’t tall and large enough to reach

5 products

Ladder Feet

Replace ladder feet or add a nonslip surface to the legs of rolling ladders

3 products

Scaffold Guardrails

Add a barrier around your scaffold platform to prevent falls

3 products

Scaffold Clamps

Construct scaffolding and secure supports, such as railings

2 products

Dock Door Shelters

Wrap around trailers where they meet dock doors to shield out the elements better than seals

1 product

Box Edge Protectors

Guard box edges and corners from strapping gouges and bumps during shipping

2 products

Box Clips

Keep cardboard box flaps folded down and out of the way while packing

2 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Wire Partitions

Create secure storage and work rooms that you can see into

75 products

Partition Panels

Separate people and workspaces with moveable walls

6 products

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

133 products

Stacking Caps and Targets

Turn the ends of posts into stackable shelving and rack systems

6 products

Traffic Cone Holders

Store and transport traffic cones on vehicles and carts

1 product

Fluid Handling

Equipment-Cooling Fan Guards

Protect fingers, cables, and debris from coming into contact with moving fan blades

30 products

Heating Enclosures

Keep drums and palletized items from freezing at your jobsite

1 product

Equipment-Cooling Fans

Keep electronics and other heat-sensitive equipment cool

25 products

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

805 products

Perforated Sheets

Filter, sort, separate, and strain liquid or dry material

57 products

Magnetic Filters

Pull metal and other magnetic contaminants out of lines

8 products

Pressure Gauges

Measure pressure in pumps, filters, regulators, and process lines

17 products

Hose Fittings

Create threaded, barbed, quick-disconnect, and other types of connections between lengths of hose

12 products

Expansion Plugs

Seal pipe and tubing lines when checking for leaks

129 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Cable Trays and Fittings

Organize and route bundles of cable and hose while keeping them accessible anywhere along the run

81 products

Electrical Enclosures

House and protect power supplies, control panels, and other electrical equipment

754 products

Outlet Boxes

House electrical components such as on-off switches, receptacles, and dimmer knobs

86 products

Outlet Box Covers

Enclose wiring for outlets and switches or block off unused components

43 products

Cable and Hose Carriers

Route, protect, and guide moving cable

8 products

Console Enclosures

Build out interfaces with buttons, gauges, and other components to monitor and control machinery

9 products

Cord Grips

Securely connect cords to enclosures while sealing out dirt and moisture

61 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

13 products

Outlet Box Extenders

Add depth to an outlet box when there’s not enough space for components

42 products

Electronics Racks

Mount servers, automation controls, and computers in less space than electronics cabinets

9 products

Electronics Cabinets

Store and organize servers, computers, and automation controls

15 products

Raceway

Route and guard wiring along surfaces in your facility

54 products

Battery Holders

Create an electrical connection between batteries and contacts to power equipment

34 products

HMI Covers

Access HMI devices and other controls mounted to an enclosure while keeping out liquids and dust

22 products

Safety Light Curtain Mirrors

Deflect beams from a set of safety barrier switches to form a perimeter around machinery

10 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Chain Link Fencing

Everything you need to build or repair a chain link fence, from posts to gates

45 products

Fencing

Metal chicken wire, plastic fencing, fabric erosion-control fencing, and wood drift fencing

59 products

Fence Posts

Secure and hold up fencing

10 products

Barbed Wire

Deter people from entering a fenced-off area

2 products

Catch Basin Scoops

Remove leaves, sludge, and trash from basins and sewers

1 product

Insect Screening

Keep bugs out without blocking airflow

4 products

Faucet Hole Covers

Close off unused faucet holes intended for soap dispensers and side sprayers

1 product

Power Transmission

Chain and Belt Guards

Hold chains and belts in place while shielding your drive from interference

11 products

Lighting

Light Switch Sensor Guards

Protect light switch sensors from damage and vandalism

5 products

Light Guards

Shield light bulbs to prevent them from breaking

11 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Exhaust Fan Guards

Protect exhaust fans from debris

15 products

Fan Guards

Shield fans to prevent injury to workers and damage to fan blades

3 products

Thermostat Guards

Restrict access to thermostats and protect them from damage

5 products

Fastening and Joining

Rivet Tools

Install and remove blind, solid, hollow, and other types of rivets

6 products

Spring Plungers

Apply accurate, consistent pressure for positioning, indexing, and ejecting parts

1 product

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

9 products

Press-Fit Nuts

Push into drilled or punched holes to add threads to thin panels

2 products

Standoff Caps

Create a finished look on standoffs and protect them from dirt and debris

1 product

Measuring and Inspecting

Clock Guards

Protect clocks from damage

3 products

Fabricating and Machining

Fixture Plate Plugs

Keep chips and shavings from clogging or damaging unused holes on fixture plates in milling machines

3 products