You know that you need a versatile, flexible, impact-resistant barrier for your warehouse. After reviewing the available options, you’ve settled on MPM PED 150. Now you want an overview of the product without translating the technical datasheet.
This article will provide you with just that.
Here at Clarity VM, we’ve been supplying pedestrian segregation products for over 10 years. MPM PED 150 is a multipurpose warehouse barrier from our very popular MPM PED range of flexible industrial barriers.
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This article will help you understand more about the product. It provides a more practical overview that a technical datasheet struggles to offer. By the end of the article, you will know the pros, cons, and estimated cost of PED 150.
For those who don’t know who we are, here at Clarity VM, we are one of the largest UK suppliers of the full range of pedestrian safety products. We supply steel, polymer, and non-physical pedestrian segregation products. One of our most popular forklift pedestrian segregation barriers is the PED 150.
This article will also discuss what the product actually is, the pros and cons, and where you could use it. The following topics are covered in this article:
By the end of the article, you will have a greater idea of whether PED 150 is the right barrier option for you.
PED 150 is a pedestrian segregation barrier used to protect pedestrians, including operators and visitors, from nearby forklift trucks.
It has an impact resistance of 18.174 Kj, meaning it can absorb the impact of a 5-tonne forklift truck traveling at 6 MPH, assuming the forklift hits the barrier rails at 45 degrees. In simple terms, it is strong enough to segregate most forklifts from pedestrians in most warehouses. It has a footprint of just 180 mm wide, meaning it occupies the smallest footprint for this level of impact resistance.
PED 150 has been engineered to have flat-faced rails. This means that when a pallet or forks strike against the rails, the chances of the pallet or forks riding over or under the rails are greatly diminished, further protecting the pedestrian. This barrier system is fully modular and can be redeployed to different areas of your site if your warehouse layout changes.
PED150 is the best all-round medium duty pedestrian segregation barrier
Because MPM PED 150 is suitable for such a wide variety of segregation applications, it is difficult to specify where you can use it. It is appropriate for any pedestrian segregation situation as long as it doesn’t require very high impact resistance or a low-level base rail.
MPM PED 150 can be used externally
However, we can give some examples of where our customers use PED 150, to help you determine whether you could use it too.
If you have identified PED 150 as a suitable option for you but are now wondering about the best gate choices, there are several options available. The most common type of gate is the DP150 Gate, which can be supplied as a single one-way gate, a single two-way (swing) gate, or a swing double gate. The type of gate you choose should be the one best suited to your application. Typically, most factories opt for a single one-way gate that opens inwards as per PAS 13 directions.
The innovative technical design of the safety gates allows for quick and simple installation, thanks to reliable hinges that are guaranteed to provide flawless long-term use.
The DP 150 gates can be produced from 400mm wide up to 1000mm wide.
Double-opening swing gate that allows easy passage of pedestrians and trucks in two directions. The solution can be combined with the Pedestrian 150 Link and Link 150/1 System. Reliable, guaranteed hinges with adjustable closing speed. Minimum width 600 mm, maximum width 1000 mm for each gate. Fixing accessories included
If you are looking for access areas through your barrier for FLT's or MHE's, you may need to consider the MPM Lift Gate 150 range. These gates can be latched in the opened position.
The Lift Gate 150 has a lift opening. Equipped with ergonomic handle and safety lock, allowing easy passage of pedestrians and trucks. Solution that can be combined with the Pedestrian 150 protective barrier and link system. Minimum width 1100 mm, maximum width 2000 mm. Fixing accessories included.
Gate with double lift opening. Equipped with ergonomic handle and safety lock, allowing easy passage of pedestrians and wide trucks. Solution that can be combined with the Pedestrian 150 protective barrier and link system. Overall minimum width 2200mm, maximum width 4000mm. Fixing accessories included.
Galvanized and varnished COVER 150 RE plate suitable for the “150” product line.
Optimised shape to better withstand in the most critical impact areas
Pedestrian crossings in high-traffic areas can pose a very dangerous situation. It is precisely to address this issue that at Clarity, we have started supplying products developed by MPM such as the Door Pedestrian 150 Safe Way, our innovative pedestrian crossing gate equipped with a sensor and automatic closure.
The Safe Way system is highly intuitive and equally effective. Thanks to the adjustable wall-mounted sensor, our DP 150 Safe Way can detect approaching vehicular traffic and, in the presence of a detected danger, automatically close the gate until the vehicle is stationary or moves away from the door. The DP 150 Safe Way is equipped with a practical light signal that indicates the closing status of the door: the green light signals that the gate is unlocked, while the red light indicates the mechanical lock and therefore the presence of an approaching vehicle.
In the event that a dangerous vehicle is detected, the sensor will be able to recognize it. In such a situation, the electric lock will automatically block, preventing the gate from opening until the vehicle is no longer a threat. The sensor, highly advanced and sensitive, can distinguish between pedestrians and vehicles to avoid unintentional closures.
The Safe Way sensor is adjustable at will to allow the detection of vehicular traffic in desired areas and is directly connected to the electrical system of your warehouse.
What tests and certifications does PED 150 have?
One of the questions we often get asked is - what tests and certifications does PED 150 have - there are many different tests used on these barriers, the main ones are as follows.
Our test area and analysis method follow the indications dictated by the UNI/TR 11886-1 technical specification, which makes them updated to the most excellent, reliable and inclusive of European quality standards.
As with a standard pedestrian barrier, the cost of a heavy duty pedestrian barrier is determined by 3 things - the number of gates/corners, the delivery, and the installation costs.
A typical heavy duty pedestrian barrier will cost you between £190-250/ metre depending on the number of gates, corner etc.
A straight run of 30 metres of heavy duty pedestrian barrier will cost around £5800.
The answer to this will obviously depend on your application and specific requirements. If you are looking for a versatile barrier which can cope with the majority of FLT traffic would be a good option for you.
However, if you want a stronger barrier or a lower cost option, you may want to look at alternative options. You can find Flexible pedestrian safety barriers which have higher strength if that is what you are looking for.
Or, you can explore the possibility of getting a lower cost by looking into the use of steel barriers.
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