12″ Column Protector with 8-1/2″ Opening for Enlarged Footplates
12″ h. x 8.5″ Opening Column Protector. New. 3/16″ thick steel. Traditional bolt to the floor design. Color: Safety yellow. **NOTE: This post protector has a 8.5″ clear width and is designed to fit around 8″ wide enlarged footplates. Weight: 16 LBS. Part Number: NDPP1208500Y
NOTES: Lead time: In stock (subject to prior sale). FOB: Chicago, IL.
Whether installing new seismic pallet rack or upgrading an existing system, our 12″ high column protectors with 8-1/2″ openings deliver the strength, compatibility, and peace of mind needed to safeguard your investment and extend the life of your rack system. These column protectors are engineered specifically for pallet rack uprights with oversized seismic footplates. Footplates are often used in high-seismic regions for enhanced stability and anchoring.
Traditional column guards often cannot fit these wider base plates, but our extra-wide design ensures a precise fit around uprights with footplates up to 8″ wide. This makes them a protective accessory for seismic pallet rack systems in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. These column guards also offer a defense against impacts from forklifts and other equipment. Protecting the lower 12″ of the upright maintains the structural integrity of the entire rack. When a seismic-rated system experiences impact damage at the footplate, the consequences can be severe due to higher loads and stricter engineering requirements.
An impact-damaged upright can compromise the load-bearing capacity of the entire bay. These column protectors help prevent rack failure. By absorbing and deflecting impact energy away from the upright, our 12″ column guards help you maintain a safer warehouse environment. This also supports compliance with internal safety programs and satisfies insurance requirements.
Built for durability, these guards are fabricated from heavy-gauge steel and anchored securely to the floor for long-lasting protection. Their wider opening maintains a protective profile without wasting aisle space.