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Plastic & Polymer Impact Protection Barriers

Modular impact-absorbing polymer barriers to protect racking, infrastructure and people, specified and installed around warehouse traffic and risk.
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Warehouse Impact Protection

Reduce the Costs of Repeated Impact Damage

Forklifts, pallet trucks and automated vehicles can repeatedly strike rack ends, columns, doorways and pedestrian routes.

Repairs interrupt operations, replacement protection creates recurring expense, and damaged barriers or fixings can leave the assets behind them exposed.

STS identifies the highest-risk areas of your site and specifies protection around traffic flow, equipment and site constraints.

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Polymer vs Steel Barriers

Go Beyond Resisting Impact, Absorb it

Traditional steel protection is designed to resist or redirect a collision. A sufficiently strong impact can permanently deform the barrier or transfer force into its fixings and the structure behind it.

Our Plastic Barriers use modular polymer rails and built-in damping to absorb impact forces. The system can flex under load, while its modular design supports future layout changes and component-level replacement where required.

Traditional Steel Protection

Resists or redirects impact. After a sufficiently strong collision, inspection, repair or replacement may be needed. Performance depends on the system and installation.

Polymer Impact Protection

Designed to absorb energy and flex. Modular rails and posts support future layout changes and component-level replacement where required.

Warehouse Barrier Applications

Protecting Areas that keep Operations Moving

Rack ends and uprights

Help protect racking where lift trucks, forks and pallet movements meet storage infrastructure.

Columns, walls and doorways

Use bollards, column guards and impact barriers around exposed building features and equipment.

Pedestrian routes

Create clear separation between people and vehicle traffic, including gates and defined crossing points where appropriate.

Low-level and automated-vehicle zones

Protect perimeters and critical infrastructure from forks, pallets, AGVs and AMRs.

X-Protect Polymer Barrier Range

Built for busy and changing sites

The X-Protect range includes impact barriers, pedestrian barriers, floor barriers, bollards, column guards and upright protection. Its modular rail-and-post design supports layout changes and allows worn or damaged components to be replaced individually.

This makes the range relevant to high-traffic warehouses, logistics and production sites, shared pedestrian and vehicle areas, and operations where recurring repairs and disruption need to be reduced.

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Impact barriers
Pedestrian barriers
Floor barriers
Bollards
Column guards
Upright protection

Barrier Design & Installation

Protection Designed Around Your Operation

STS starts with an on-site survey to team review vehicle movements, impact risks, pedestrian routes, racking, infrastructure and future layout changes before recommending the appropriate mix of protection. Vehicles, speeds, loads and available deflection space will all be considered in the configuration.

01

Site survey and risk review

Review traffic routes, likely impact points, people, equipment, racking and vulnerable infrastructure.

02

Layout and solution planning

Appropriate protection types and configuration selected using approved product data and the available deflection space.

03

Supply and installation

Coordinated supply and installation around the agreed site layout and operational requirements.

04

Sign-off and ongoing support

Confirm the completed protection layout and support future changes, inspection or component replacement when needed.

Protect your warehouse before the next impact

Book a free site visit and let STS review the areas most exposed to vehicle impact, repeated repairs and operational disruption. You’ll receive practical advice on the right protection for your layout and risk.

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Plastic and polymer barrier FAQs

    Find answers to common questions about polymer warehouse barriers, suitable applications and how STS selects the right protection for your site.

    Steel systems resist or redirect impact and may deform after a sufficiently strong collision. Polymer systems are designed to absorb energy and flex; performance depends on the selected configuration and application.
    Typical applications include rack ends, columns, walls, doorways, pedestrian routes, machinery, loading areas and traffic zones used by forklifts, AGVs and AMRs.
    Selection depends on the vehicle, likely impact point, speed, load, available deflection space and the people or assets being protected. STS confirms this through a site review and approved product data.
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    Racking Protection
    Warehouse Barriers & Damage Protection
    Racking Inspections

    Our Accreditations

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    “STS have become a trusted partner designing & building our mezzanines. Nothing is too complex & STS offer a cost effective solution to any design problem.”
    Rohan Masson-TaylorChairman Cadogan - Tate Group
    "STS have executed the plans perfectly and on time to our great satisfaction. We wholeheartedly recommend them to any prospective customers."
    ShamDirector - Watch Shop Ltd
    "STS were appointed to handle the mezzanine floor planning, regulatory approval, installation & office fit out. I would have no hesitation in giving STS the highest recommendation & would be proud to show any potential customers around our re-developed premises."
    Fraser RitchieManaging Director - V C Saunders Engineering
    "I only have to brief STS once & it all happens to a very high standard, without the need to chase & moan which is a great help to McLaren."
    Derek WaelendMcLaren Formula 1
    "STS understand our requirements & get it right first time. They're on price, deliver to the agreed schedule & the quality of their work is why we continue to use them."
    Terry MaywoodGroup Logistics Director - Ryman Limited
    "The guys were really helpful and patient. We managed to have a functioning warehouse on time; which in light of the volume we had to do is amazing."
    Carmel CullyLeica Geosystems Ltd
    "STS delivered our warehouse racking and bespoke mezzanine floor to a very high standard, on time and on budget. They were great to work with, and really happy with the results - highly recommended."
    Ali CrichtonState Side Skates
    "STS have had a major impact on transforming our multiple warehouses. Service and professionalism shown from the moment you ask for a site visit. Service is unrivalled."
    Abas GjutajPlant Manager - J. Coffey Plant Ltd
    "First class service from design to completion, working closely with our team all the way through the project, without disturbance to our production area. I would recommend STS without hesitation."
    Richard BuxceyPlant and Maintenance Manager - Farecla
    "I want to express my delight in the timely & efficient manner in which the mezzanine supply & install was achieved. From initial consultation to final install all staff were very helpful and I would thoroughly recommend your company."
    William OliveriDirector
    "I would like to pass on my thanks to your 2 fitters for yesterday, they were very professional & worked well. I asked them to make a couple of changes to the original design and this was no problem."
    Jim MarslandPlant Services Manager - AP JNP
    "The work has been delivered very well and we are very happy with the end result. I was advised that your site team were very professional and ensured the installation was nothing short of good quality - so please extend this to them too. Thank you"
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