Safety Gates & Railing

A self-closing pallet gate built from six independent spring-loaded arms on integrated casters, so a strike damages one arm rather than the whole gate — and that arm is replaced individually. The arms close behind the load automatically, keeping a barrier at the edge whether the pallet is in place or not. Widths of 4, 6 and 8 ft at 42″ high, with clearances of 48″, 72″ and 96″ for roll-formed and structural rack.

• Height: 42″
• Widths: 4 ft · 6 ft · 8 ft
• Clearances: 48″ · 72″ · 96″
• Arms: 6 independent spring-loaded arms, individually replaceable

An all-welded tubular steel gate that pivots so one side is always closed: as the loading side opens, the edge side closes, and the worker is never exposed to the drop. The manufacturer cites OSHA fall-protection requirements for elevated work surfaces (29 CFR 1910.28 / 1910.29). Standing 79.5″ high and 66″ deep, in single-pallet (63″ W) and double-pallet (120″ W) versions with clear openings from 55″ to 120″.

• Height: 79.5″ · Depth 66″
• Single pallet: 63″ wide
• Double pallet: 120″ wide
• Clear openings: 55″ · 60″ · 72″ · 96″ · 108″ · 120″

A pallet-drop gate that keeps the edge guarded while it is loaded: raise one side and the other comes down, so there is always a rail between the platform and the drop. The frame is cut to width on site, from 10 ft down to 3 ft, which suits openings that aren’t a standard size. It takes pallets up to 6′-1″ high and 7′-1″ deep.

• Action: One side closes as the other opens
• Interior width: Cut to fit on site, 109-1/8″ down to 25-1/8″ (outside 120″ to 36″)
• Pallet clearance: 7′-1″ deep × 6′-1″ max pallet height
• Footprint: Outside width 120″ to 36″ × 84-1/2″ D × 85-7/16″ H

A pallet gate that rotates up into a vertical cradle, for openings with little floor space either side, and you need overhead room equal to the gate width. It stays hinged to its centre post throughout, so it cannot be dropped over the edge. Closed, it gives a 42″ rail with toe board.

• Openings: 4 ft to 8 ft (custom sizes available)
• Vertical clearance: Equal to the gate width
• Height: 42″ rail with toe board
• Construction: 1-1/2″ dia. steel tube; 3″ × 3″ posts on 6″ × 6″ base plates

A trackless slide gate that rolls along the rail line on silent polyurethane wheels, leaving the deck clear and working where headroom is limited. The person opening it stays behind the gate and rail for the whole slide, and the gate latches when closed. Plan for clear rail-line space of twice the opening plus 36″.

• Openings: 4 ft to 8 ft (custom sizes available)
• Clearance along rail: 2 × opening + 36″ (132″ for 4 ft, up to 228″ for 8 ft)
• Height: 42″ rail with toe board
• Construction: 1-1/2″ square steel tube, trackless on polyurethane wheels

A single or bi-parting swing gate that rolls on an 8″ wheel, letting it float over the floor as it opens, which suits openings with little headroom. Singles latch to the opposite post; doubles close with a cane bolt and latch. Spring-closing is an option.

• Single gate: 3 ft to 6 ft
• Double (bi-parting): 3 ft to 12 ft
• Height: 42″ to match railings, with toe board
• Construction: 1-1/2″ dia. steel tube on 8″ wheel(s)

A true safety gate for pick modules and mezzanines: raise one side and the other closes, so the ledge is never open. The arms pivot at more than one point and swing up outside the side panels, which leaves room for taller pallets than a pivot gate. It bolts to most makers’ rack uprights or stands alone on the deck, with expanded-metal sides and a built-in kickplate.

• Action: One side closes as the other opens
• Pallet clearance: 54″ deep × 86″ high (standard models)
• Widths: 4 ft to 12 ft clear; single or double-wide pallet
• Mounting: Rack-mounted (most makers’ uprights) or freestanding on the deck

Spring-loaded steel fingers that a gravity-fed pallet pushes open on its way in, and that close again once the pallet is picked out. The standard set fits a 96″ bay of 40″ × 48″ pallets, either bolted to the rack uprights or on its own posts. JiffyRail can fill wider bays or a walkway between roller lanes.

• Fits: Common 96″ rack bays, 40″ × 48″ pallets (custom finger lengths)
• Mounting: Rack uprights (2 bolts per finger, holes 12″ on centre) or freestanding posts
• Height: 42″ top rail (per the manufacturer drawing)
• Strength: Meets OSHA guardrail strength when closed (manufacturer-stated)

A safety gate on a 65″ × 65″ footprint, for tall pallet loads where floor space is tight. One side is closed whenever the other is open. Coated cables keep it smooth and quiet, a spring assist slows the gate’s descent to protect feet, and track guarding takes the knocks from loading.

• Action: One side closes as the other opens
• Pallet clearance: 57-1/2″ W × 60″ D × 82″ H
• Footprint: 65″ W × 65″ D × 98″ H
• Operation: Spring-assisted descent, coated cables, guarded track

Two 5′ × 5′ pallet bays side by side with linked sliding gates: while the forklift loads one bay from below, staff on the mezzanine unload the other, and the gates swap over together. It is built for high-cycle drop zones where loading shouldn’t wait on unloading. Three-rail construction that mounts to any type of flooring.

• Action: Inner and outer gates slide together, alternating two bays
• Load opening: 5′ W × 5′ D per bay
• Footprint: 13′-8″ L × 5′-5″ W × 42″ H
• Construction: Three-rail; meets OSHA, IBC, BOCA and UBC requirements (manufacturer-stated)

A side-mounted slide gate for a mezzanine pallet opening that takes up very little deck space, 6′-0″ clear as standard on a 14′-9″ footprint, with 8′-0″ available. It ships with the EdgeAlert alarm, which flashes and sounds while the gate is open. A powered version runs from a remote, a fixed control button or a hanging pendant.

• Clear opening: 6′-0″ standard, up to 8′-0″
• Footprint: 14′-9″ wide (6′ standard)
• Mounting: Side of mezzanine
• Standards: Meets industry requirements (manufacturer-stated)

A bi-parting swing gate for a mezzanine pallet opening, 6′-0″ clear as standard and up to 8′-0″, held shut with a slide lock and barrel bolt and supplied with the EdgeAlert open-gate alarm. It can be built 2-rail, 3-rail or mesh to match the rail already on the platform. Optional spring hinges swing the leaves shut after use.

• Clear opening: 6′-0″ standard, up to 8′-0″
• Height: 42″ to match standard mezzanine rail
• Infill: 2-rail, 3-rail or mesh
• Standards: Meets industry requirements (manufacturer-stated)

A lightweight removable gate for a 72″ mezzanine pallet opening. Spring latches release it and it tilts inward, toward the platform, so nobody has to lean over the edge to lift it out. The integral kick plate stops loose items going over the edge when it’s in place.

• Usable opening: 72″ wide
• Size: 6′-3″ W × 42″ H
• Action: Tilts inward for removal; spring-loaded latches
• Mounting: Side-mounted

The simplest way to close a 6′-0″ mezzanine pallet opening: a light tubular gate that drops into pockets on the side of the deck and lifts straight out for loading. Set several side by side for a wider opening. Each gate has an integral kick plate.

• Clear opening: 6′-0″ per gate; gang side by side for wider
• Mounting: Side-mounted pockets (standard), deck-mounted optional
• Rails: 2-rail or 3-rail
• Standards: Meets applicable codes and safety standards (manufacturer-stated)

Spring-loaded steel gate panels that open as the forklift drops the pallet through and close again behind it, so nobody has to open them by hand at the edge. They are common in pallet-flow and pick-module drop zones. Made to suit the bay: single or double pallet, 2 or 3 rails, and rack-mounted or freestanding.

• Action: Spring-loaded, self-closing as loads pass
• Horizontal clearance: 6 ft to 10 ft required
• Configurations: Single or dual pallet; 2- or 3-rail
• Mounting: Freestanding or rack-mounted

An alarm for mezzanine gates that leave the edge open while they are open. A coded magnetic sensor detects the open gate, and the unit sounds a horn and flashes amber LEDs on the front and back, so it can be seen from the deck and from the floor below. A snooze button gives two minutes for loading, and a self-check shows a fault if a sensor or wire fails.

• Signal: Amber LEDs front and back + horn (3 levels: 75 / 83 / 90 dB at 24″)
• Sensor: Dual-channel coded magnetic sensor, self-monitoring with fault signal
• Power: Plug-in supply (included) and/or 4 × D-cell batteries
• Enclosure: 6-3/8″ W × 10-1/2″ H × 2-3/4″ D; mounts on 1-1/2″ or 1-5/8″ OD pipe

A modular steel guard rail for mezzanine and platform edges: square-tube rails on 2-1/2″ HSS uprights, bolted to the outside of the framing so no deck space is lost. It comes 2- to 5-rail, in square or round tube, with a 14-gauge kick plate and optional expanded-metal or picket infill. Laid out to suit your platform.

• Rails: 14 ga 1-1/2″ × 1-1/2″ square tube (round tube optional), 2- to 5-rail
• Uprights: 2-1/2″ × 2-1/2″ × 1/8″ HSS
• Mounting: Side-mounted to framing with 1/2″ A325 bolts; surface mount optional
• Kick plate: 14 gauge

Zinc-plated pipe rail that goes up without welding or threading: the tee and cross fittings come pre-welded to the posts, and rails slide through and tighten in place. Layouts are designed to your floor plan, mounted on top of a platform, on its side, or on rack uprights. It is used on platforms, pick modules, walkways and loading docks, indoors or out.

• Rail: 1-1/2″ dia. steel tube
• Posts: 1-5/8″ dia. high-strength tube, fittings pre-welded
• Base plate: 4″ × 4″ standard
• Toe board: 4″

A self-closing swing gate that adjusts on site to fit the opening actually present, rather than the one on the drawing — which is why it is the usual retrofit choice for existing handrail and guardrail. Five adjustment ranges span roughly 18″ to 48″. At 22″ high it closes a walkthrough gap in an existing rail run rather than acting as the rail itself.

• Height: 22″
• Adjustment ranges: 19–29″ · 18–28″ · 28–38″ · 27–37″ · 38–48″
• Action: Self-closing
• Mounts to: Handrail or guardrail

A self-closing gate for the top of an access ladder (dock, roof, mezzanine or maintenance) so the ladder opening is never left open. It mounts to pipe rails up to 2″ diameter and is reversible for left or right hinging. Two adjustable sizes cover openings from 16″ to 40″, measured out-to-out across the ladder rails.

• Fits openings: 16″–26″ or 27″–40″ (measured out-to-out)
• Hinges: Self-closing, spring-loaded
• Handing: Reversible, left or right
• Mounts to: Pipe rails up to 2″ diameter; hardware included