Choose the Right Column Protectors

 Column protectors are a type of protectors or guards that fit on posts, beams, pipes, columns, or any vertical surface. It is used in a warehouse or manufacturing facility. They perform as a buffer between the surface and forklifts, power jacks and other vehicles. It is designed to avoid damage to the racking or the covered column. If a collision occurs, the column protectors can greatly minimize the risk of injury, reduces repair costs and preserve your facility’s structural integrity.

The benefits of Column protectors are:

 

• Column protectors come in bright colors as they can be more visible and easily seen by forklift operators and other workers. They also come in a variety of price ranges, materials and are simple to install. Another benefit of column protectors is they require less maintenance.
• Helps avoid damage to the rack and/or column that supports it.
• There are a variety of things to consider when buying a column protector. The most important thing is the size. You can select one with a width that suits the amount of room available in your facility. The height of the column protector is also significant. 
• Column protectors use a range of fastening materials depending on the application. They include Velcro straps, bolts, snap fasteners, cable ties, and reflective tape.
• It greatly reduces the risk of damage from a collision to a forklift, vehicle or individual.
• Decreases maintenance costs incurred by rack and forklifts after a crash.

 

Before buying a column protector, you should consider choosing an ideal protector for the job. There are several materials used in column protectors. Some of the most notable types are:

Polyethylene Protectors: This type of material is common and most widely used column protector in material handling industries. They are often used for industrial columns and are effective at preventing structural damage. They are thicker than other types of protectors.

Steel Protectors: Steel Protectors use high-duty strength and a bolt mechanism to survive a collision. Although they are heavier than any other form of column protective materials, they appear to be thinner taking up less room around the column.

Vinyl Protectors: Vinyl Protectors are also known as bumper wraps. The material is around 1⁄2 inch thick and comes in a roll that allows you to cut to a custom size. They are great at avoiding surface damage like bumps and scratches. This type of protective material is quite aesthetic; they’re commonly used in car dealerships, shopping centers and in household to protect light poles from minor collisions.

Foam Protectors: Foam Protectors, also known as "padded column wraps," have a padded center covered in nylon to help reduce collision damage. They come in all colors and densities. They are used in household or commercial columns.

Rubber Protectors: Rubber protectors are cost-effective protectors available on the market. They are available in varieties, each suited for particular functions. Rubber column protectors are excellent for shock absorption. They are mostly used in commercial, household and industrial settings.

If you are interested in getting column protectors for your building or warehouses you can consider these above-mentioned benefits and the different materials. Make sure that you carefully consider these points so that it becomes easy to choose the right material.

PREVENT YOURSELF FROM PAYING HEFTY PENALTY FEES

With the implementation of the New Motor Vehicle Act of 2019, there has been a massive pressure on the vehicle users to not break any rule. Even parking your vehicles improperly or illegally falls under traffic rules violation. Therefore, every responsible citizen should have a good understanding about all the rules to avoid paying heavy penalties.

THE PARKING RULES LISTED UNDER THE NEW MOTOR VEHICLE ACT, 2019.

• Do not park your vehicle in such a way that can cause obstruction for other vehicles.
• You need to park your vehicle according to the parking signs and markings.
• We aren’t allowed to park in a no parking zone or where parking is prohibited.
• Parking on the footpaths or too away from the footpaths is also prohibited.
• We are not allowed to park in front of private properties where there is clear sign of no parking.
• Parking is also not allowed on main road or the wrong side of the road.
• Don’t park in a manner that can cover or obstruct road signs.

“NO PARKING” FINES IN INDIA

If you happen to violate any rules listed above, you will have to pay the penalty fees. The fee amount differs from place to place. The heaviest penalties have to bear by the rule breakers in the metropolitan cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, etc.

The fines in Delhi start from Rs. 500 if you happen to park illegally or improperly.
Parking in a “no parking” zone in Bangalore leads to paying a hefty amount of minimum Rs. 1000.

The BMC in Mumbai has imposed a fee starting from 5000 to 8300 for two wheeler vehicles, if parking related rules are broken. For the same, the amount is from Rs. 11000 to Rs. 17, 600.

STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RULES
There is a need to impose the rules strictly and to ensure all the people are following the rules. Lack of human resources and technology can obstruct the rules to get imposed more strictly. These obstructions can prove to be a challenging part on the government as well as the police force to effectively implement the rules.

We can advise the people to use the vehicle only if necessary. Increase in the parking fees, taxes and restrict parking of vehicles on certain areas should be promoted. This will help the vehicle riders and the people to follow the rules properly and fully. The traffic rules should also include parking products like traffic cones, sign boards, etc. These products will help direct the vehicles and the people where to go without directing them.