Every warehouse manager knows the sound: the screech of a forklift clipping a pallet, denting a column, or puncturing stored product. Those few inches of fork travel can cause thousands of dollars in damage. That's why Herwin Safety engineered the Notchguard® Industrial Guardrail, a patent-pending system designed to stop fork encroachment before it happens.
Unlike standard industrial safety rails that are spaced for cars and trucks, Notchguard is built for the forklift industry, protecting your equipment, inventory, and team from costly impacts. Its lower rail design blocks forks traveling just 6–8 inches off the ground — the exact range recommended by forklift safety guidelines — keeping your operations safer and your assets intact.
Engineered Strength for Real-World Protection
When you invest in a safety system, you expect it to hold up under pressure. Each Notchguard® Industrial Guardrail is engineered and tested to withstand a 10,000-pound impact at 4 mph, meeting the same rigorous performance rating as our Guardsmith line. That strength comes from the inside out: 5" × 5" ASTM 500 Grade C tubular steel posts, welded to 10" × 10" half-inch baseplates and anchored into at least six inches of sound concrete.
The rails themselves are fabricated from ASTM A607 Grade 50 corrugated steel, giving them the rigidity to absorb impact and the flexibility to deflect energy away from people and products. Each component is powder-coated in safety yellow for high visibility and long-term protection against wear.
From post height to bolt pattern, every dimension follows established engineering standards (NBC, AISC, and CSA), ensuring consistency, durability, and peace of mind.
Download Full Engineering Specifications
For architects, engineers, and safety managers who need exact installation and performance data, Herwin offers a full technical resource.
Download the Notchguard® Architectural & Engineering Product Specifications (PDF). It includes detailed drawings, material grades, and installation guidelines to ensure your design meets safety and compliance standards.
Explore More Forklift Guard Rail Solutions From Herwin Safety
Our protection systems extend beyond Notchguard®. Explore additional options built on the same principles of engineering integrity and worker safety:
- Guardsmith®: Interior forklift guard rails for general industrial applications.
- Exteriorguard®: Weather-resistant systems for outdoor environments.
- Stop N' Hold™: Pallet jack chock designed to secure trucks in compliance with FMCSA cargo rules.
Each product line is engineered in-house and backed by a team that understands what safety really means in a warehouse or distribution setting.
Order or Request a Quote for Notchguard® Industrial Guardrail
Getting a Notchguard® Industrial Guardrail into your facility is straightforward, and every order comes with support from the same engineering-minded team that designed it. You can choose to:
- Call Herwin Safety directly at 866-415-3437 (U.S. & Canada) or +1-724-446-2000 (international). You'll speak with a product specialist who can confirm pricing, freight, and lead times.
- Request a Quote Online. Fill out your quantities, submit your contact info, and a team member will review your layout and confirm details within one business day.
- Download and Complete the Layout Worksheet. Sketch your project dimensions, scan and email it to sales@herwin.biz, and we'll return a complete materials list, freight estimate, and delivery timeline.
Because steel and fuel costs fluctuate, all pricing is confirmed at shipment — but turnaround is fast, and quotes are honored as tightly as possible.