Installation

Protect-it XL rack guards are easily installed by anyone (with no drilling or tools). Two high strength retaining clips ensure simple, secure installation on the rack upright. Pick an option below to find out more:

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STEP 1
Slip base of guard onto upright (A) then pivot top of guard into place (B).
Protect-it 3XL large format rack guard installation stage 1
 
STEP 2 using standard clips for open-back uprights
Insert first clip into the back of the upright (A). Turn the clip 90deg (B) and slide the clip over the hooks on the guard (C). Repeat process for second clip.
Protect-it 3XL large format rack guard installation stage 2
 
STEP 2 using closed-tube clips for tubular uprights
Slide clip over the hooks on the guard (A). Repeat process for second clip.
Protect-it 3XL large format rack guard installation stage 2

Materials

Protect-it XL rack guard bodies are manufactured from ultra high impact polyethylene (HDPE) with the following features:

  • Food grade - when used in accordance with FDA application guidelines, Protect-it XL products meet the requirements of FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.1a and AS2070-1999 section 4.1.1(a)

  • Flammability - DIN 4102 B2: normal combustibility

  • Recyclable through most curbside recycling programs.

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Protect-it XL clips are manufactured from high impact modified nylon with the following features:

  • Recyclable through some curbside recycling programs.

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Testing

Our testing procedures include Finite Element Analysis (FEA - a computerised method for predicting how a product reacts to real-world forces), physical impact testing and life testing. Protect-it pallet rack guards are independently tested for front and side impact.

  • Impact testing is supervised and reported by Bureau Veritas 

  • Impact testing is undertaken in accordance with the following racking standards:
    Europe - EN 15512-2009 & FEM 10.2.10
    Australia - AS4084-2012

  • All impact tests are conducted using a full rack support frame assembly, as per standards requirements.

Protect-it XL pallet rack guards have passed the following tests:

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Packaging information

Protect-it 3XL - Box Details
Box of 8 guard kits (i.e. 8 guards & 16 clips)
61cm x 50.5cm x 16.5cm
10kg

Protect-it 3XL - Pallet Details
Standard container
1.1m x 1.1m x 2.2m
48 boxes (384 guard kits) per pallet = 500kg
4 layers of 12 boxes
2.7 cubic metres

Customs Information
Product: Plastic Column Guards
HS Commodity Code: 3925.90.00
Manufactured in Australia
All pallets are fumigated

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