Impact Protection

To protect a wall corner in a forklift circulation area, choose a high-density polyurethane corner stopper 100-150 mm thick, height 80-120 cm (covering the impact zone of the forks and the body of the forklift). Regulatory yellow/black color for visibility and deterrence. Fixing with structural adhesive or doweling depending on the intensity of use. This modest investment (€80-200 per protected corner) avoids much more costly repairs over time.

A professional quality polyurethane bumper withstands several hundred repeated impacts without permanent deformation. In intensive logistics use, allow 5 to 10 years of service before replacement (cumulative deformation, loss of elasticity, degradation of the signage color). For particularly exposed areas (multiple daily impacts), plan a preventive replacement every 5 years to maintain the effectiveness of the protection. Replacement costs remain modest compared to the damage avoided.

Yes, it is strongly recommended and even obligatory in certain contexts (industry subject to ATEX regulations, high-stakes equipment). A forklift impact on an electrical cabinet can generate a major electrical risk, a costly operational downtime and incur liability on the part of the employer. Two anti-shock posts in yellow-painted galvanized steel installed in front of the cabinet (50 cm apart) absorb impacts and provide lasting protection for vital equipment.

The protective foam (HD25 or HD50 depending on density) is effective for light to moderate shocks: pedestrian contacts with sharp corners, occasional impacts from hand trucks, protection of fragile surfaces (windows, decorative panels). For more violent impacts (forklifts at normal speed), foam is not enough and you have to switch to polyurethane bumpers or steel anti-shock posts. The choice depends on the nature of the expected impacts on the area to be protected.

Two main installation methods. Bonding by structural adhesive: quick (5 minutes per bumper), removable when changing use of the premises, sufficient for areas with moderate impact. Screwing with reinforced metal dowels: long-lasting fixing (10-15 minutes per stopper), essential for intensive impact areas or heavy protection. Installation instructions accompany each delivery. For very exposed installations, through-bolting may be necessary.

The height of the post depends on the nature of the protection desired. To stop a forklift (frontal impact of the truck body), a height of 80-100 cm is sufficient. To signalize an area and prevent traffic (without necessarily stopping a machine), 100-120 cm. To protect against intrusion in pedestrian areas with strong deterrence, 120-150 cm. For very high risk areas (heavy loads, high speed handling), posts up to 200 cm are available with reinforced anchoring.

For a standard logistics warehouse of 2000-5000 m², count on €3,000 to €8,000 for a complete protection system: corner bumpers, anti-shock posts for critical areas, protective foam for sensitive areas, associated floor markings. This investment typically pays for itself from the first impact avoided (a major repair can cost several thousand euros). For larger or higher risk warehouses, the budget can reach €15-25,000 but remains largely justified by the costs avoided over the duration of operation.

The standard references in stock (common polyurethane bumpers, standard galvanized steel posts, standard protective foam) are delivered within 7 to 14 working days in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany. For specific configurations (custom dimensions, personalized colors, reinforced anchors), allow 3 to 5 weeks of production. For large equipment projects (full warehouse, multi-site fleet), logistics planning defined with our salespeople.