Industrial Guard Rails

INDUSTRIAL GUARD RAILS

Pittsburgh, PA

Consultation | Design | Installation | Project Management

Protect People, Equipment, and Your Facility

Guard rails are essential for preventing accidents and safeguarding both personnel and equipment. Cranston’s guard rails are engineered to withstand impacts and delineate safe zones within busy operations.

What Are Guard Rails Used For?

Guard rails act as strong physical barriers that prevent forklifts, and personnel from entering restricted or hazardous areas. 

Guard Rails Specifications

Key Features

Styles and Heights

Protective railing systems come in two styles; Single Rail with 17” posts or Double Rail with 43” high posts.

Guard Rail Lengths

Ribbed steel rails come in standard lengths (0′-8″, 1′-8″, 2′-8″, 3′-8″, 4′-8″, 5′-8″, 6′-8″, 7′-8″, 8′-8″, and 9′-8″) to reach even foot increments center to center of each 4” x 4” tubular post.

Easy Installation

Guard rail components bolt together with post base plates anchored to the floor, and all necessary hardware is included.

Accessories

Additional options include rail lift-out kits, offset post base plates, self closing hinge gates, lift up gates up to 12’ wide, custom rail lengths, and higher rail systems with three or more rails.

Free Layouts

We offer a variety of guard rail configurations to fit your facility and will look forward to working with you to develop a layout tailored to your specific needs.

Durability

Constructed from high-quality materials to withstand an impact of 10,000 lbs. moving at 4 mph.

Modular Design

Allows you to quickly move and reconfigure as your needs change.

Easy Installation

Surface-mounted so installation is easy and does not require expensive core drilling of your floor.

OSHA-Compliant

Designed to help facilities meet the OSHA General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) requires employers to provide their employees with a place of employment that “is free from recognized hazards”.

Looking For a Specific Solution?

Applications

Cranston’s guard rails are suitable for various industrial and warehouse settings, including:​

  1. Warehouses: Protect racking, shelving units, inventory, and personnel from forklift traffic.​
  2. Manufacturing Plants: Safeguard machinery and workers in high-traffic areas.​
  3. Driverless Forklift Trucks: Create barriers to separate pedestrians from autonomous lift trucks.
  4. Walkways: Create pathways for employees to navigate safely through busy manufacturing areas.

Why Choose Cranston?

Over 60 years of Experience

Serving Western Pennsylvania since 1957, we are the professional material handling and storage solutions problem solvers.

Removing the Guesswork

We’re best in the world at removing the guesswork. We sort through all the options to provide you the ideal guard rail solution.

Freed-Up Time

From initial consultation to installation the true impact of our work is freeing up your time so you can focus on bigger priorities.

Commitment to Safety

Dedicated to helping you create an efficient safer workplace, reducing the risk of injuries and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Contact Us Today

We invite you to experience the Cranston difference. A rare blend of hands-on expertise and practical ingenuity.  Contact us today for a consultation and quote. Our team of problem solvers is here to provide you with the ideal guard rail solution tailored to your operational needs.​

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