Traffic Gate

The Traffic Gate is a heavy-duty industrial safety solution designed to protect some of the most vulnerable areas in warehouses, logistics facilities, manufacturing plants, and loading environments.

Loading docks, access points, doorways, and goods in/goods out areas are frequently exposed to forklift and vehicle movements. Repeated impacts in these areas can damage doors, walls, equipment, floors, and other critical infrastructure while also creating safety risks for employees.

The Traffic Gate provides a physical barrier at these high-risk locations, helping prevent vehicle access when the gate is closed and providing protection against workplace vehicle impacts.

Its advanced polymer construction is engineered to absorb and deflect impact energy, helping reduce damage to the protected area while providing a durable alternative to traditional rigid steel protection systems.

The system is designed for loading bay protection, forklift impact protection, traffic management, and pedestrian segregation in busy industrial environments.

Key Features

• Industrial loading bay protection gate
• Designed for loading docks and access points
• Protects doorways from forklift impacts
• Suitable for goods in/goods out areas
• Helps separate pedestrians and workplace vehicles
• Advanced polymer construction
• Designed to deflect impact energy
• Low-maintenance design
• High visibility yellow and black configuration
• Ergonomic operating handles
• Gas-assisted lifting mechanism
• Positive lock mechanism
• Electrophoretic-coated base
• Designed for demanding industrial environments
• Available in 2 m, 2.5 m, and 3 m widths
• Designed for vertical gate operation
• Suitable for warehouse and logistics environments
• Tested for dynamic impact performance according to PAS 13
• Independently tested/verified by TÜV Nord according to supplied manufacturer information

Product Specifications

Loading Bay Protection

Loading bays are among the busiest areas in warehouses and industrial facilities.

Forklifts, pallet trucks, delivery vehicles, and employees often operate in the same area, increasing the potential for collisions and infrastructure damage.

The Traffic Gate provides a physical barrier around loading bay access points, helping prevent workplace vehicles from entering protected areas when access should be restricted.

By protecting vulnerable loading dock areas, the system can help reduce the risk of damage to doors, structures, equipment, and other critical operational assets.

Forklift Impact Protection

Forklift impacts are a common risk in warehouses, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, and goods handling areas.

A collision with a loading bay door or doorway can result in:

• Damage to doors and shutters
• Damage to building structures
• Vehicle damage
• Operational downtime
• Expensive repairs
• Increased workplace safety risks

The Traffic Gate is designed to provide a protective barrier in these high-risk locations.

Its polymer construction is engineered to deflect impact energy away from the protected infrastructure, helping reduce the consequences of workplace vehicle impacts.

Goods In and Goods Out Protection

The Traffic Gate is particularly suitable for goods in/goods out areas, where employees and workplace vehicles frequently interact during loading and unloading operations.

The gate can help establish a clear physical separation between vehicle movements and pedestrian activity while protecting vulnerable access points.

This makes it suitable for:

• Warehouse loading areas
• Distribution centres
• Logistics facilities
• Manufacturing plants
• Industrial warehouses
• Goods receiving areas
• Goods dispatch areas
• Loading dock entrances

Warehouse Traffic Management

Effective traffic management is an important part of warehouse safety.

Forklifts and pedestrians often share the same operational environment, creating potential collision risks if traffic routes are not properly controlled.

The Traffic Gate can be incorporated into a wider warehouse traffic management strategy to help define vehicle and pedestrian areas.

It can provide both a physical barrier and a highly visible indication that access is restricted or controlled.

Pedestrian Segregation

The Traffic Gate can also support pedestrian and vehicle segregation in busy industrial environments.

By controlling access to loading bays and other vehicle operating areas, the system helps create clearer boundaries between pedestrians and workplace vehicles.

This can be particularly useful in areas where employees need to access goods, pallets, loading equipment, or dock doors while forklifts are operating nearby.

The Traffic Gate should be installed and used as part of a comprehensive workplace traffic management and risk control strategy.

Advanced Polymer Construction

Unlike conventional rigid barriers, the Traffic Gate uses an advanced industrial polymer construction designed to combine strength, flexibility, and impact resistance.

The polymer structure is engineered to deflect impact energy away from protected infrastructure.

This design helps reduce the likelihood of costly damage to loading bays and operational areas while also providing a durable, low-maintenance solution.

The polymer construction is also designed for demanding industrial environments where repeated exposure to vehicle movements can place significant demands on safety barriers.

Easy and Safe Operation

The Traffic Gate is designed with features that make daily operation easier for employees.

Large operating handles provide a secure grip when lifting and closing the gate.

The gas-assisted lift mechanism helps reduce the effort required to raise the gate, allowing employees to operate the system more easily.

A positive locking mechanism helps secure the gate in its raised position, reducing the risk of the rail falling unexpectedly.

These features make the Traffic Gate suitable for environments where the barrier may need to be opened and closed regularly throughout the working day.

Low-Maintenance Loading Bay Protection

Industrial safety equipment needs to withstand demanding working environments without creating excessive maintenance requirements.

The Traffic Gate is designed as a low-maintenance protection solution for loading bays and access points.

Its polymer construction is designed for durability, while the self-coloured finish helps maintain visibility without requiring regular repainting.

The electrophoretic-coated base provides additional protection against corrosion and environmental wear.

Traffic Gate Sizes

The Traffic Gate is available in different widths to accommodate different loading bay and access requirements.

Available options include:

• 2 metre Traffic Gate
• 2.5 metre Traffic Gate
• 3 metre Traffic Gate

The appropriate configuration should be selected according to the width of the protected access point, site layout, traffic requirements, and manufacturer’s installation guidance.

Impact-Tested Safety Gate

The Traffic Gate has been tested for dynamic impact performance.

According to the manufacturer’s supplied technical information, the Traffic Gate has been tested at a 90° angle of approach, with an example equivalent vehicle weight of 3.5 US tons, a vehicle speed of 6.5 mph, and vehicle energy of 14,000 Joules.

The product is also associated with PAS 13 workplace safety barrier testing, with independent testing and verification by TÜV Nord according to the supplied manufacturer information.

Correct installation and site-specific configuration remain essential to achieving the intended protection level.

Applications

The Traffic Gate is suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, including:

• Loading bay protection
• Loading dock protection
• Warehouse safety
• Goods in/goods out areas
• Forklift operating areas
• Warehouse door protection
• Industrial doorway protection
• Distribution centres
• Logistics facilities
• Manufacturing facilities
• Industrial warehouses
• Pedestrian segregation
• Vehicle traffic management
• Forklift impact protection
• Workplace vehicle separation
• High-traffic industrial areas

Benefits

• Helps protect loading bay doors from vehicle impacts
• Helps protect vulnerable access points
• Provides a physical barrier against workplace vehicles
• Supports pedestrian and vehicle segregation
• Helps reduce the risk of costly infrastructure damage
• Designed to deflect impact energy
• Advanced polymer construction
• Low-maintenance design
• Gas-assisted operation
• Ergonomic operating handles
• Positive locking mechanism
• High-visibility design
• Available in multiple widths
• Suitable for warehouses and logistics facilities
• Supports industrial traffic management
• Tested for dynamic impact performance
• Designed for demanding industrial environments

Common Uses

The Traffic Gate is designed for industrial environments where forklifts and other workplace vehicles operate near loading docks, doorways, and goods handling areas.

Common applications include:

Warehouse Loading Bays
Protect loading bay doors and access points from forklift impacts.

Goods In / Goods Out Areas
Help manage vehicle and pedestrian movement during loading and unloading operations.

Distribution Centres
Protect high-traffic access points and loading infrastructure.

Manufacturing Facilities
Provide impact protection around operational doorways and vehicle routes.

Logistics Facilities
Support traffic management and protection in areas with frequent forklift movements.

Industrial Doorways
Help reduce the risk of vehicle impact damage to doors, frames, and access points.

Traffic Gate for Warehouse Safety

Warehouse environments often combine pedestrians, forklifts, pallet trucks, delivery vehicles, and loading operations in a relatively small area.

This creates a need for clearly defined traffic routes and physical protection around vulnerable areas.

The Traffic Gate provides an additional layer of protection by controlling access to loading bays and helping separate vehicle movements from pedestrian areas.

When combined with appropriate traffic routes, pedestrian barriers, safety signage, training, and workplace risk assessments, the Traffic Gate can form part of a comprehensive warehouse safety strategy.

For more warehouse and workplace protection solutions, explore our range of Warehouse Safety Equipment designed to help protect people, vehicles, loading areas, and critical infrastructure. You can also explore our Safety Training Courses to improve workplace safety awareness, traffic management, and risk control.

FAQ

What is a Traffic Gate?

A Traffic Gate is an industrial safety gate designed to protect loading bays, dock doors, access points, and other vulnerable areas from impacts caused by forklifts and workplace vehicles.

What is a Traffic Gate used for?

The Traffic Gate is primarily used for loading bay protection, forklift impact protection, pedestrian segregation, goods in/goods out access control, and industrial traffic management.

Can a Traffic Gate protect loading dock doors?

Yes. The Traffic Gate is specifically designed to protect loading bay doors and vulnerable access points from impacts caused by workplace vehicles such as forklifts.

Is the Traffic Gate suitable for forklifts?

Yes. The Traffic Gate is designed for environments where forklifts and other workplace vehicles operate around loading bays, doorways, and goods handling areas.

Does the Traffic Gate help separate pedestrians from vehicles?

Yes. The Traffic Gate can be used as part of a traffic management system to help establish physical separation between pedestrian and vehicle operating areas.

What material is the Traffic Gate made from?

The Traffic Gate uses an advanced industrial polymer designed to provide strength, flexibility, and impact protection.

What sizes are available for the Traffic Gate?

The Traffic Gate is available in 2 metre, 2.5 metre, and 3 metre width options.

Is the Traffic Gate low maintenance?

Yes. The Traffic Gate is designed as a low-maintenance industrial protection solution and uses a durable polymer construction.

Does the Traffic Gate have a locking mechanism?

Yes. The Traffic Gate features a positive lock designed to secure the gate in its raised position.

Is the Traffic Gate easy to operate?

The Traffic Gate features ergonomic operating handles and a gas-assisted lifting mechanism designed to make opening and closing easier for employees.

Is the Traffic Gate tested for impact?

Yes. The Traffic Gate has been tested for dynamic impact performance. Manufacturer information specifies a 90° angle of approach and an example vehicle energy of 14,000 Joules.

Does the Traffic Gate comply with PAS 13?

The Traffic Gate is tested to the PAS 13 workplace safety barrier standard according to the manufacturer’s supplied information.

Where can a Traffic Gate be used?

Traffic Gates can be used in warehouses, logistics facilities, distribution centres, manufacturing plants, loading bays, goods handling areas, and other industrial environments where workplace vehicles operate.