A secure warehouse is an efficient warehouse.
Learn how to protect workers, machinery and infrastructure with Hard-Flexx® flexible barriers and bumpers - minimizing costs and downtime.
Why is security in the warehouse crucial?
Warehouses are lively - but also risky - places. According to OSHA, they are some of the most dangerous places to work. Falls, collisions and infrastructure damage can result in costly disruptions. That's why investing in modern safety features is not an expense, but a savings.
How do you increase safety in your warehouse? Learn about the advantages of Hard-Flexx® flexible barriers
A warehouse is a place where efficiency, organization and speed of work matter. However, one key aspect should not be overlooked - safety. According to OSHA, warehouses are among the most dangerous workplaces in the world. Accidents involving people, machinery or damage to infrastructure can not only endanger the health of employees, but also generate high costs for companies.
So how to take care of safety in a warehouse? One of the most effective solutions are safety barriers. In this article, we'll introduce you to why modern Hard-Flexx® flexible barriers are a better choice than traditional steel barriers.
Steel barriers vs. flexible barriers - which to choose?
| Feature | Steel barriers | Hard-Flexx ® flexible barriers |
| Strength | High, but deforms on impact | High, they return to their original shape |
| Operating costs | High (repairs, replacements, maintenance) | Low (no need for repairs) |
| Assembly | Heavy, time-consuming | Lightweight, fast, modular |
| Resistance to conditions | Corrosion, color fading | Resistance to UV, weather conditions |
| Ecology | High CO₂ emissions in production. | Lower carbon footprint, less frequent replacements |
Application examples
You can find Hard-Flexx® barriers in:
🚧 pedestrian areas,
🚧 loading ramps,
🚧 traffic routes,
🚧 storage racks,
🚧 production and logistics halls.
Their distinctive bright color increases visibility, reducing the risk of accidents.
Hard-Flexx® - the technology of the future
Hard-Flexx® is a flexible barrier system made of a shape memory polymer compound (SMP). Upon impact, the barrier flexes, absorbing energy, and then returns to its original shape. This not only increases safety, but also significantly reduces operating costs.
Thanks to the modular design, a single component can be easily replaced without dismantling the entire structure. The barriers perform well in a variety of conditions - both inside warehouses and outside, where they are exposed to rain, wind or sunlight.
Ecology and savings
The production of flexible barriers is more environmentally friendly than steel ones. Less weight means lower transportation costs and lower CO₂ emissions. And because they rarely need to be replaced, they generate much less waste.
