RSJ Bolt Down Double Beam

The RSJ Bolt Down Double Beam Post is a heavy-duty support post designed for use in Armco barrier systems where increased strength and additional protection are required. Unlike single beam posts, this double beam configuration allows two horizontal beams to be mounted, providing reinforced safety in high-risk environments such as industrial estates, service yards, and busy car parks.

Manufactured from robust rolled steel joists (RSJ) and finished with a hot-dip galvanised coating to BS EN ISO 1461 standards, the RSJ Bolt Down Double Beam Post delivers long-term durability and corrosion resistance. Its bolt-down design makes it suitable for concrete surfaces where excavation is not possible, while still offering superior impact protection.

Key Features of the RSJ Bolt Down Double Beam Post:

• Double beam strength – supports two Armco beams for enhanced protection.
• Bolt-down fixing – securely anchored to existing concrete surfaces.
• Durable construction – made from heavy-duty RSJ steel for maximum impact resistance.
• Galvanised finish – hot-dip galvanised for excellent corrosion resistance.
• Full system compatibility – works with all Armco beams, ends, and accessories.
• UK manufactured – produced by Armco Barrier Supplies for reliable quality.

Typical Applications:

• High-traffic car parks and multi-storey facilities.
• Warehouses, distribution hubs, and loading bays.
• Industrial estates and service yards.
• Sites requiring reinforced vehicle and pedestrian protection.

FAQs – RSJ Bolt Down Double Beam Post

1. When should I choose a double beam post instead of a single beam?
The RSJ Bolt Down Double Beam Post is ideal for high-impact or high-traffic areas where added strength is required. The double beam configuration provides greater resistance against collisions.

2. Can the RSJ Bolt Down Double Beam Post be installed outdoors?
Yes. With its hot-dip galvanised finish to BS EN ISO 1461 standards, this post is fully protected against rust and weathering, making it suitable for outdoor and indoor use.

3. Is the double beam post compatible with standard Armco beams?
Absolutely. The RSJ Bolt Down Double Beam Post is designed to work seamlessly with all Armco beam lengths (1.3m, 1.9m, 3.5m, and radius beams), ensuring a flexible and complete barrier system.

Double Beam Barriers

Double beam variants increase the barrier height and strength compared with single beam systems, providing enhanced protection especially where mixed vehicle profiles (forklifts, vans, lorries) and significant traffic movements occur.

The RSJ bolt down double beam version is specifically designed to be surface-mounted on concrete or other hardstanding floors, making it suitable for built-environment applications where excavation isn’t feasible or desirable. Its galvanised finish also provides corrosion resistance and long-term service life.

Warehouse Applications

Warehouses and distribution hubs are prime environments for Armco double beam barriers. These settings typically involve frequent movement of vehicles such as forklifts, pallet trucks, roll cages and occasionally heavy goods vehicles approaching docking zones. A double beam configuration adds a second horizontal beam above the base, doubling the surface area of impact protection and reducing the likelihood of errant vehicles breaching the barrier or sliding beneath it.

Pedestrian and Plant Segregation

One of the core safety challenges in warehouses is segregating pedestrian circulation routes from vehicle corridors. Poor segregation is a leading cause of workplace injuries when warehouse staff are exposed to moving equipment. Armco barriers with double beams act as robust physical separation, delineating safe walkways adjacent to storage aisles or high-traffic routes. Installing them along the edges of racking, near mezzanine stairways, and around busy loading docks helps ensure that pedestrians cannot inadvertently stray into forklift paths, and that equipment cannot encroach into walkways.

Protection of Infrastructure and Storage

Warehouse infrastructure such as racking systems, mezzanines, electrical cabinets, fire suppression equipment, and storage inventory is vulnerable to impact damage. Impacts can result in costly repairs, stock loss, operational downtime and potential safety violations. Double beam barriers minimise these risks by providing a strong, continuous protective buffer between vehicles and fixed assets. Given the height of double beam systems, they protect not just low-lying elements but also higher shelving uprights and intermediate structures.

Loading Bay and Internal Yard Safety

In areas where vehicles dock to load or unload, visibility can be limited and spatial constraints tight. A double beam barrier system around loading bay perimeters and internal yard thresholds helps contain vehicles within designated routes, reducing the risk of overruns. This is especially beneficial during busy shift changes, peak order fulfilment periods, or when inexperienced machine operators are engaged.

Commercial Environments

Commercial settings include retail parks, car parks, distribution centres attached to shopping facilities, and mixed-use commercial complexes. In these contexts, Armco double beam barriers support safety in ways that extend beyond logistic operations.

Customer and Visitor Protection

In retail car parks and pedestrian zones, Armco barriers function as crash protection and crowd safety measures. While these barriers are not designed to stop motorway-speed impacts, they are highly effective in low-speed commercial traffic environments to prevent vehicles from encroaching onto footpaths, shopfront frontage and seating areas. This improves confidence for shoppers and supports compliance with public safety standards.

Vehicle Flow and Traffic Management

Large commercial complexes often involve complex vehicle movements: delivery vans, customer cars, service vehicles and emergency responders may all use shared spaces. Armco double beam systems can be configured to channel traffic flow, separate turning zones, protect barriers at junctions and provide clear visual cues to drivers. Their galvanised finish and reflective qualities also assist visibility in both indoor and outdoor settings, enhancing safety during night-time or low light conditions.

Asset Protection

Commercial facilities frequently house items of value at lower elevations: vending machines, fibre-optic cabinets, POS hardware, lighting columns and public seating areas. A barrier system prevents low-speed collisions that could damage these assets, reducing maintenance costs and preserving the commercial experience for customers.

Industrial and Heavy-Duty Applications

Industrial estates and manufacturing facilities present some of the most demanding environments for safety barriers. In these contexts, the risks are elevated by frequent heavy vehicle movements, heavy plant operations and complex logistics activity.

HGV and Heavy Plant Zone Protection

Many industrial sites have high levels of activity involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), articulated lorries or industrial trailers. A double beam Armco barrier provides superior containment by virtue of its increased structural profile offering better resistance to lateral forces and helping to prevent larger vehicle wheels from sliding under a single beam. This is critical in yards, cross-docking zones, and circulation routes used by heavy payload carriers.

Machinery and Equipment Safeguarding

Industrial environments contain fixed plant such as presses, CNC machines, cranes, compressors and chemical storage tanks. Preventing unintended vehicle impact with these installations is crucial for safety and operational continuity. Armco double beam systems create a high-integrity protective perimeter around sensitive machinery to buffer impacts and reduce the likelihood of costly damage or dangerous spillage incidents.

Perimeter and Asset Security

In contexts where industrial facilities also function as security zones such as chemical plants, manufacturing campuses or logistics depots barriers play a dual role. Beyond pure impact protection, they contribute to site security by deterring unauthorised vehicle access. Strategically placed Armco systems can complement fencing, gates and access control systems to channel vehicles through monitored points and discourage opportunistic intrusions.