Barriers

Barriers play a crucial role in identifying and safeguarding hazardous areas, indicating pathways for visitors and staff, or obstructing driveways to prevent unauthorised access. They are versatile and can be employed in a variety of settings such as warehouses, production facilities, parking lots, and driveways. Safety barriers complement marking and guidance systems and can also meet the demands of construction sites. At Jungheinrich PROFISHOP, a range of safety barriers with diverse sizes and types featuring yellow and black hazard warnings or red and white prohibition warnings are available. Additionally, some of these safety fences are equipped with reflectors for enhanced safety.

1. Types of safety barriers

Determining the most suitable barrier depends on the intended application:

Type of Barrier	Specifics and potential areas of application (examples):
Chain barriers	Simple and speedy assembly Expandable, depending on the model Suitable for cordoning off parking areas Ideal for marking hazardous locations Useful for marking footpaths
Belt barriers	Quick and effortless assembly Expandable, depending on the model Can serve as a waymarker Effective for marking hazardous areas or dividing spaces Useful for crowd control systems
Road blocks	Can be set up quickly and easily Simple to transport Some models may also be permanently installed Space-saving storage capability Useful for blocking paths, passageways, or streets, and for dividing lanes
Barrier tapes	Flexible and convenient for impromptu use No assembly required Suitable for use on the go Compact enough to fit into any toolbox Ideal for marking prohibited or hazardous areas, as well as trail markers Not suitable for permanent marking Lacks protective capability

2. Indoor or outdoor barriers

The indoor or outdoor suitability of a barrier primarily hinges on the materials it is composed of. Only those possessing ample weather resistance are appropriate for enduring outdoor use.

• Indoors: In principle, all our safety barrier products are suitable for indoor use, provided the sub-surface allows for any necessary assembly (such as embedding in concrete).
• Outdoors: Barriers made from materials such as polypropylene or polyurethane are durable and robust, and resistant to weather conditions and temperature variations. They are also unbreakable. Steel barriers are only recommended for outdoor use in their hot-dip galvanized form.

3. Temporary or permanent mounting

There are various traffic posts available for securing properties, such as collapsible, removable and fixed models. Each type is intended to provide a certain level of security, either by acting as a visual deterrent or offering physical impact resistance. The choice of permanent or temporary safety barriers depends on the level of access control and security measures required by a facility. These include:

• chain barriers
• warning signs
• barrier tapes

Barriers and safety fences are especially well-suited for durable and firmly anchored barriers that incorporate access control. These can be operated on site by a porter, remotely controlled, or automatically opened and closed with the use of sensors. Furthermore, some barriers can be used for both temporary and permanent installations.

• Belt barriers: These can be quickly set up without the need for assembly. Brackets can also be firmly mounted on walls to attach or remove straps as necessary.
• Barriers: Depending on the model, these can be flexibly set up without assembly (e.g., as a scissor gate) or fixed into the ground as a permanent installation.
• Barrier posts: Posts can be permanently installed or, depending on the model, extended, folded or sunk into the ground using a ground socket.­

4. Accessories for barriers

At Jungheinrich PROFISHOP, our range of protective barrier systems can be customised to meet your specific needs, enabling you to create precisely defined areas. To enhance the functionality of your barriers, we offer a variety of accessories, including

• belts and wall clips for belt barriers
• barrier posts and barrier chains
• barrier tape holder
• chain eyelets as well
• connectors for bollards