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QMP  |  SKU: 247D000450

QMP Protective Posts

£250.15
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Delivery Information

Free delivery on orders over £500 ex VAT / £600 inc VAT

Delivery: 3 - 6 Working Days

Description

The QMP Protective Post is a heavy duty safety barrier designed to protect doorways, entry points, structural columns, and vulnerable building areas from accidental impacts caused by forklifts, pallet trucks, and other warehouse vehicles.

Manufactured with a fully welded steel construction, it delivers strong, long lasting protection suitable for demanding industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse environments. The standard floor mounted design ensures stable installation, while optional extended posts (available on request) allow embedding into concrete foundations for enhanced rigidity.

Each post is finished in a durable high visibility powder coat, offered in Yellow or Yellow & Black, ensuring maximum visibility in busy traffic routes and improving overall workplace safety. Available in multiple heights and widths, the posts can be selected to match different risk areas, providing flexible protection for door frames, corners, loading zones, and equipment access points.

Why You Should Buy

  • Heavy Duty Impact Protection: Shields doorways, structures, and equipment from vehicle collisions.
  • Fully Welded Steel Design: Provides long term strength for high traffic industrial environments.
  • High Visibility Finish: Powder coated in Yellow or Yellow & Black for improved safety awareness.
  • Flexible Installation: Standard floor mounted design with optional concrete embedded variants.
  • Multiple Sizes Available: Choose the right height and width to match your site’s protection needs.

Overview

The QMP Protective Post offers a strong, visible, and low maintenance solution for safeguarding vulnerable areas in busy industrial settings. Its robust steel construction withstands repeated impacts, helping reduce damage and improve site safety.

With various size options and high visibility finishes, the post can be positioned effectively throughout warehouses, factories, and loading zones to provide dependable protection wherever it is needed most.

Specifications
  • Specifications

    Spec Sheet

  • Key Features

    Sizes Available:

    • Height: 1100mm, Diameter: 168.3mm, Wall Thickness: 5mm SHS
    • Height: 915mm, Diameter: 114.3mm, Wall Thickness: 3mm SHS
    • Height: 760mm, Diameter: 90.0mm, Wall Thickness: 3mm SHS

      Construction:
    • Fully welded mild steel design
    • Base plate (RBPP110170): 250mm × 250mm × 5mm thick, drilled 4 × Ø12mm holes
    • Base plate (RBPP915115 & RBPP76090): 200mm × 200mm × 5mm thick, drilled 4 × Ø12mm holes
    • Secured to concrete with M10 × 100 parabolts
    • Supplied with floor fixings

      Paint & Finish:
    • Three-stage pre-treatment and phosphate coating
    • Epoxy polyester full gloss powder coating, baked at 180°C
    • Includes Germ Guard antibacterial compound

      Colour: Yellow Truflow (QMP Special Paint)

      Maintenance:
    • Check all fixings every three months
    • Inspect periodically for damage
    • Clean with warm soapy water when required
    • Spare parts available from QMP Ltd

Payment & Security

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the QMP® Protective Post?

The QMP® Protective Post is designed to safeguard building doorways, entry points, and vulnerable structures from accidental impact by forklifts, pallet trucks, and other warehouse vehicles.

Can the protective post be installed in different ways?

Yes. The standard model features a fully welded construction for floor mounting, while extra-height posts are available on request for embedding securely into concrete.

What finishes are available for the post?

The protective post is powder coated in high-visibility Yellow or Yellow & Black, ensuring enhanced visibility and workplace safety in industrial environments.

Safety & Usage Disclaimer

Some products offered on this website are designed for the storage and handling of hazardous substances. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and end user to ensure that all products are used in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards relating to chemical storage, environmental protection, and workplace safety.

By purchasing or using these products, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Regulatory Compliance

  • Users must comply with all relevant local, national, and international regulations governing the storage, containment, and transport of hazardous materials, including (but not limited to) COSHH, EPA, HSE, ADR, and any environmental or fire safety requirements specific to their jurisdiction.
  • This website does not provide regulatory advice; customers should consult a qualified safety professional if unsure.

2. Correct Product Selection

  • It is the user’s responsibility to verify that the product selected is suitable for the specific chemical, substance, temperature range, or environmental condition in which it will be used.
  • Compatibility with specific chemicals must be confirmed using the material manufacturer’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) or official chemical compatibility charts.

3. Safe Handling & Installation

  • All equipment must be installed, used, and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions and relevant safety guidelines.
  • Users must ensure that products are placed on stable, level surfaces and inspected regularly for wear, damage, or degradation.

4. No Warranty of Fitness for a Particular Purpose

  • While product descriptions and specifications are provided in good faith, no guarantee is made regarding suitability for any specific application unless expressly stated in writing.
  • The purchaser accepts responsibility for performing their own due diligence before use.

5. Training & Competence

  • Only trained and competent personnel should handle hazardous materials or operate storage equipment.
  • Additional PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may be required and is the responsibility of the user.

6. Limitations of Use

  • Products must not be used outside of their stated load capacities, temperature limits, or intended environments (e.g., indoor vs outdoor, chemical type, fire rating).
  • Improper use, modification, or misuse may lead to equipment failure or hazardous events.

7. Liability

  • The seller is not liable for damages, loss, injury, or environmental harm arising from misuse, misapplication, or failure to follow relevant safety standards or instructions.
  • Responsibility for safe use rests solely with the purchaser and end user.