Protection for pallet racks
March 14th 2008

To protect pallet racking uprights against structural damage, materials handling and storage company, Nene is introducing a moulded protector called Rack Deflektor. The protective bumper lessens the force of fork truck collision, reducing damage to operators, vehicles and racking frames. A high visibility, non-fading yellow polyethylene outer shell with rubber insert shock absorber means the deflector can reform itself after impact without denting and also will not rust.

The fluorescent colour aims to actually prevent impact from occurring in the first place by signaling to operators the protector's location and providing boundaries. However, if a collision does occur, the Rack Deflektor reduces the impact minimising damage to the structural integrity of racks and floors which could lead to costly repairs as well as health & safety issues. No fixings are required and there is no need for floor drilling as the deflector is attached to racking by a serrated clip.

For cleaning, inspection or racking repositioning, the deflector can be easily removed, and is waterproof and chemical resistant. The moulded protector is constructed to perform in temperature ranges down to -35°C, and is 'slim fit' for minimum bay and aisle intrusion.

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