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    23 Products

    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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    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
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    9"42"24"PolyethyleneYellowTwo Hook and Loop Straps IncludedYes5937T40000000
     

    Plastic I-Beam Guards

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    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.
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    1/8" to 1/2"36"3/16"7 1/2"7"PolyethyleneYellowYes9624N11000000
     

    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
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Column Guards. Steel Column Guards, For Square, Round, and I-Beam Columns, Style 1.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Column Guards. Steel Column Guards, For Square, Round, and I-Beam Columns, Style 2.

    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.
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    112 3/4"9 3/8"42"3/8"19 1/2"12 3/4"SteelYellow13/16"6NoYes9608N120000000
    218 1/2"16"48"1/4"19"20 3/4"SteelYellow9/16"8NoYes9608N11000000
     

    Light Pole Guards

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    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.
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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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