Steel column guards have dominated the racking protection
industry for years. However, now there is a new material that’s taking the
industry by storm..... High Density Polyethylene. Plastic has been seen as an inferior material to steel in
the past, not as strong or durable. This is changing day by day.
As an increasing number of bridges require rehabilitation,
strengthening or replacement, interest has grown in reinforced plastic polymers
as a solution to the problem of an aging infrastructure. The range of composite
materials manufactured for bridge construction and repair is expanding as more
installations are undertaken. Soon, a bridge made of plastic may be coming to a
highway near you!
Rack Armour column guard protection was one of the first to
utilise plastic. Employing plastic rather than steel has massive advantages:
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Very high strength to wait ratio
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Will not corrode and can be designed to
accommodate most climate conditions
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Impact and dent resistant – retains properties
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Cheaper to manufacture and lighter weight for
better transport costs
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Aesthetically pleasing – all colourings can be
added to the mould
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Impervious to many chemical compounds – can be
used in a wide range of warehouses
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Easier packaging
After recent shows in the US, popularity with plastic guards
has increased dramatically and the number of plastic guards on the market has
sawn. In particular, Rack Armour has seen a tremendous increase in growth due
to the mind set of potential customers switching from metal guards to plastic.
Racking uprights are constantly under attack by fork lift
trucks but with the aid of Rack Armour this is no longer a problem. Rack Armour
is a cost effective, proven method of protecting racking uprights.
Don’t delay, try Rack Armour today.
For more information regarding Rack Armour visit www.rackarmour.com
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