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Protecting Your Warehouse Doors from Costly Vehicle Impact
Warehouse door protectors, often referred to as goal post door protectors, are heavy-duty steel structures designed to protect industrial doorways from accidental impacts caused by forklifts, telehandlers, loading shovels, pallet trucks and HGVs. Positioned around warehouse entrances, roller shutter doors and loading bay openings, they provide a physical barrier that prevents vehicles from striking the door frame or building structure.
At Armco Barrier Supplies, we manufacture bespoke steel tubular warehouse door protectors that are designed specifically for your building, ensuring maximum protection whilst maintaining unrestricted access for your vehicles and equipment.
What Are Goal Post Door Protectors?
A goal post door protector is a free-standing or floor-mounted tubular steel frame that surrounds an industrial doorway. Its appearance resembles the shape of a football goalpost, hence the commonly used name, although the product has absolutely no association with sport.
The purpose of the structure is simple: Protect the building – not stop the vehicle.
By absorbing accidental impacts before they reach the door opening, expensive repairs and operational downtime can often be avoided.
Our goal posts are manufactured from heavy-duty tubular steel, finished in highly visible yellow powder coating and engineered to withstand repeated impacts within industrial environments.
Alternative Names for Goal Post Door Protectors
Although “Goal Post Door Protector” is the most widely recognised name within industry, these products are also referred to as:
- Warehouse Door Protectors
- Industrial Door Protectors
- Roller Shutter Door Protectors
- Door Protection Barrier
- Doorway Protection Frames
- Warehouse Door Guards
- Roller Door Protection Systems
- Door Impact Protection Barriers
- Steel Door Protection Frames
- Forklift Door Protection Barriers
- Loading Bay Door Protectors
- Warehouse Entrance Protection Systems
Many businesses use different terminology, but they all refer to the same principle of protecting vulnerable warehouse openings from vehicle impact damage.
Where Pallet Gates Are Used
Goal post door protectors are commonly installed wherever there is regular vehicle movement close to building openings.
Typical applications include:
- Distribution warehouses
- Manufacturing facilities
- Logistics depots
- Food processing plants
- Agricultural buildings
- Recycling centres
- Waste transfer stations
- Builders’ merchants
- Engineering workshops
- Vehicle maintenance depots
- Cold stores
- Ports and docks
- Storage facilities
They are particularly valuable where forklifts repeatedly enter and leave buildings carrying loads that may restrict the operator’s visibility.
Why Are Goal Posts Used?
Industrial doors represent one of the most vulnerable and expensive parts of a warehouse.
Even a relatively low-speed collision can result in:
- Damaged roller shutter doors
- Bent door frames
- Distorted building steelwork
- Broken cladding
- Damaged door tracks
- Failed motors
- Expensive emergency repairs
- Lost production time
- Restricted vehicle access
- Increased insurance claims
Installing a heavy-duty goal post from Armco Barrier Supplies creates a sacrificial barrier that takes the impact instead of the building itself.
The cost of replacing a damaged section of barrier is often significantly less than repairing a commercial roller shutter door or structural steelwork.
Benefits of Bespoke Goal Post Door Protectors
No two warehouse door openings are exactly the same.
Choosing a bespoke manufactured goal post ensures the protection system fits your building perfectly.
Key benefits include:
- Exact Fit: Manufactured specifically to your opening dimensions.
- Maximum Protection: Protects precisely those areas most vulnerable to impact.
- Maintains Vehicle Clearance: Designed around your largest vehicles to maintain safe operating clearances.
- Better Appearance: A bespoke installation complements the building rather than looking like an afterthought.
- Future Maintenance: Individual components can be replaced if damaged without replacing the complete assembly.
- Improved Safety: Clearly defines the safe vehicle opening for operators.
- Long Service Life: Heavy-duty tubular construction provides years of protection even in demanding industrial environments.
Key Goal Post Design and Installation Considerations
Selecting the correct warehouse door protector involves more than simply measuring the doorway.
Several factors should be considered.
Door Opening Size
- The overall width and height determine the size of the goal post.
- Adequate clearance should always be maintained for the largest vehicle using the entrance.
Vehicle Types: Consider every vehicle that may use the doorway including: Forklifts, Reach trucks, Telehandlers, Counterbalance trucks
Load Dimensions: Sometimes the vehicle isn’t the problem, the load is, long, wide or oversized loads may require additional clearance around the opening.
Impact Risk: Higher traffic areas may require heavier wall thicknesses or larger diameter steel tube.
Floor Construction: Concrete thickness and condition affect the fixing method and anchorage design.
Visibility: Bright yellow powder coating provides excellent visibility, helping drivers identify the protected opening from a distance.
Replaceable Components: A modular design enables damaged sections to be replaced quickly without removing the complete installation.
Corrosion Protection: Powder coating provides an attractive and durable finish suitable for indoor industrial environments, with galvanising available where additional corrosion resistance is required.
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What to Consider Before Purchasing Goal Posts
Before ordering a warehouse door protection system, consider the following:
- What are the exact door opening dimensions?
- What is the largest vehicle using the doorway?
- What is the tallest load being transported?
- Is future expansion likely?
- Will pedestrians also use the doorway?
- Is the protection required indoors or outdoors?
- How frequently are vehicles passing through?
- Is the floor suitable for heavy-duty fixings?
- Would replaceable sections reduce future repair costs?
- Does the product comply with your site’s safety requirements?
Answering these questions helps ensure the correct protection system is selected first time.
Protect Your Warehouse Before Damage Happens
Replacing a damaged roller shutter door or repairing structural steelwork can be expensive, disruptive and time-consuming. Installing a bespoke warehouse door protector is a simple, highly effective way to safeguard your building, reduce repair costs and improve operational safety.
Whether you require protection for a single warehouse entrance or a complete industrial facility, Armco Barrier Supplies can design and manufacture a bespoke goal post door protector to suit your exact requirements.
Contact our team today to discuss your project and receive a bespoke quotation for a heavy-duty warehouse door protection system manufactured specifically for your premises.
How To Get A Goal Post Quote
While pricing is available for standard goal posts, we understand that many customers require bespoke goal posts. Whether you’re working on a unique project, need custom fabrication, or are unsure of the most suitable specification for your site, requesting a quote allows us to tailor our service to your exact requirements.
Here to Help
Our experienced team is on hand to provide advice, ensure you’re choosing the most cost-effective options, and support you through every step of the process. A quick phone call or email can often reveal savings or alternatives that aren’t immediately obvious online.
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For complex or large-scale orders, or if you’re simply unsure, we’re here to help. You can call the factory 0116 279 0038 Monday to Friday 7.00am to 7.00pm or 07714 901763 out of factory / office hours