If it’s made of steel, it must be strong. That’s the mindset most warehouse managers still rely on when choosing rack protection – but it’s one that’s costing them more than they realise.
Warehousing has evolved, yet many sites still rely on the same metal barriers used decades ago. The smarter approach today isn’t about adding more steel; it’s about switching to materials that can take the hit, absorb the energy, and prevent damage from spreading to the racking or floor.
That’s where Rack Armour®, the leading polymer upright protector, comes in. Designed and manufactured in the UK, it’s helping warehouses across the world replace outdated metal guards with a smarter, safer alternative.
Absorbing impact – not transferring it
When a steel guard takes an impact, it often bends or dents – and that force doesn’t stop there. The energy is transferred straight through to the racking behind it, potentially bending or damaging the upright it’s supposed to be protecting. Even worse, the impact can rip up the floor bolts anchoring the guard, damaging the floor in the process.
And repairing that kind of damage to a concrete floor is no small task. The affected area must be cordoned off and made safe. Then, contractors have to grind and cut out not just the damaged section, but often the surrounding concrete too, to create a stable repair zone. The process generates dust, noise, and disruption – and the concrete has to be re-poured, levelled, and fully cured before new anchors can be drilled. What sounds like a quick fix can easily turn into several days of downtime, with both repair costs and lost productivity adding up fast.
Rack Armour®’s polymer design eliminates that chain reaction. Its tough outer shell and energy-absorbing foam core absorb and deflect the impact, dispersing the energy safely and preventing damage to both the racking and the floor.
“Prevention is always better than repair,” says Kirsty Rogers, Sales Manager at Beaverswood®, “Steel guards might look strong, but they often cause secondary damage when hit. Rack Armour® absorbs the impact – it protects the rack, protects your people, and ultimately protects your operation.”
No corrosion, no chipping – no contamination risk
Chipping paint and rust flakes from steel guards can pose a serious contamination hazard in food manufacturing and hygiene-sensitive environments.
Rack Armour®, made from food-safe polymer, is completely rust-proof and chip-free. It’s as effective in a freezer as it is in an ambient warehouse and needs no upkeep once fitted.
“In food manufacturing and hygiene-controlled environments, safety isn’t just about impact resistance – it’s about preventing contamination,” explains Steph Gentle, Managing Director of Beaverswood®, “Rack Armour®’s polymer construction doesn’t chip, rust, or flake, making it completely food-safe.”
Visibility that prevents accidents
In busy aisles, visibility is everything. Rack Armour®’s bright yellow finish makes uprights impossible to miss – and because the colour runs through the polymer itself, it never fades or chips like paint on steel. The result is an instantly recognisable safety cue for forklift operators and pedestrians alike.
A safer future for warehouse operations
Every dented upright or damaged floor tells a story – but with Rack Armour®, it’s one that never needs to happen. By absorbing impact instead of transferring it, and by eliminating corrosion and contamination risks, it protects not just infrastructure, but the people who rely on it every day.
Rack Armour® is stocked by all major distributors across the UK. Contact your preferred supplier today to protect your racking the smarter way.
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