What RMI has to say about column protectors:
"Do I need column protectors? What kind?
Column protectors are often used to protect rack columns from possible collision damage in traffic aisles of rack storage systems. The nature of column protection may depend on the particular rack system and the vehicles which are used to service it. With inattentive operation, columns may be struck by man-operated forklift trucks directly or by over-hanging loads being carried by those vehicles.
It is not always feasible to build, install, and operate rack systems that are immune to such dynamic operational abuse. Column-protectors, fenders, bumpers, or deflectors are often installed in front of each exposed rack column to attempt to keep such misuse from damaging the rack columns; aisle guides may also be used to attempt to keep a man-operated forklift from going astray; or reinforcement may be added to the exposed aisle-side columns with additional column sections, other reinforcing steel or other materials to improve their impact resistance. Automated or wire-guided vehicle systems are normally constrained on their intended path and are thus less likely to damage traffic-aisle rack columns. Users should consult their rack supplier about the various available protections, considerations, and options. (See ANSI/RMI, Specification section 1.4.9 and Commentary section 1.4.9)."
What RMI has to say about column protectors:
"Do I need column protectors? What kind?
Column protectors are often used to protect rack columns from possible collision damage in traffic aisles of rack storage systems. The nature of column protection may depend on the particular rack system and the vehicles which are used to service it. With inattentive operation, columns may be struck by man-operated forklift trucks directly or by over-hanging loads being carried by those vehicles.
It is not always feasible to build, install, and operate rack systems that are immune to such dynamic operational abuse. Column-protectors, fenders, bumpers, or deflectors are often installed in front of each exposed rack column to attempt to keep such misuse from damaging the rack columns; aisle guides may also be used to attempt to keep a man-operated forklift from going astray; or reinforcement may be added to the exposed aisle-side columns with additional column sections, other reinforcing steel or other materials to improve their impact resistance. Automated or wire-guided vehicle systems are normally constrained on their intended path and are thus less likely to damage traffic-aisle rack columns. Users should consult their rack supplier about the various available protections, considerations, and options. (See ANSI/RMI, Specification section 1.4.9 and Commentary section 1.4.9)."
What RMI has to say about column protectors:
"Do I need column protectors? What kind?
Column protectors are often used to protect rack columns from possible collision damage in traffic aisles of rack storage systems. The nature of column protection may depend on the particular rack system and the vehicles which are used to service it. With inattentive operation, columns may be struck by man-operated forklift trucks directly or by over-hanging loads being carried by those vehicles.
It is not always feasible to build, install, and operate rack systems that are immune to such dynamic operational abuse. Column-protectors, fenders, bumpers, or deflectors are often installed in front of each exposed rack column to attempt to keep such misuse from damaging the rack columns; aisle guides may also be used to attempt to keep a man-operated forklift from going astray; or reinforcement may be added to the exposed aisle-side columns with additional column sections, other reinforcing steel or other materials to improve their impact resistance. Automated or wire-guided vehicle systems are normally constrained on their intended path and are thus less likely to damage traffic-aisle rack columns. Users should consult their rack supplier about the various available protections, considerations, and options. (See ANSI/RMI, Specification section 1.4.9 and Commentary section 1.4.9)."