Retractable belt barriers have two main uses, guiding pedestrian flow in customer queues and as safety barriers. As a safety barrier the retracting belt stanchion restricts access to work or cleaning areas. This form of barrier has the advantage of being highly portable, light weight and because the belt extends from inside the stanchion post a very long barrier can be created from a single stanchion.
Queue Solutions is the market leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of safety belt barriers. We have over 40 models of stanchions in our range each designed to provide specific user benefits depending on the application. Whether you need to restrict access in factory, warehouse, construction, or other work environments we have a safety stanchion that will meet your needs at an affordable cost.
The use of retractable belt stanchions in safety applications is fundamentally different to the use of stanchions in queueing applications. In a safety role the stanchion must be highly visible and make the ‘keep out’ message clear from a distance. Unlike queueing applications safety stanchions are typically deployed in long straight lines. Long to very long belt lengths are an advantage as they require fewer stanchions to set up and store, this also lowers purchase cost. Safety applications tend to be temporary which means the safety stanchion will be set and taken down frequently. In addition, safety stanchions are used in work environments, so the stanchion needs a heavy-duty durable construction.
Listed below are some of the features that we have built into our safety stanchions to optimize their performance:
There are multiple places in a manufacturing environment where restricting access to specific areas is vital to site safety. Retractable belt barriers are used to close off areas under maintenance or construction, where forklift trucks are operating and as machine guards.
In warehouse environments the retracting belt barrier is most often used in areas where forklift trucks are operating. In addition, while not providing fall protection, retracing belt barriers are used to warn of open loading bays and vehicle inspection pits.
Construction applications are either indoor, often repairs or maintenance or outdoor for new construction. All our safety retractable belt barriers are designed for outdoor use however for permanent outdoor use we recommend our WeatherMaster range which features a heavy-duty rubber base.
This is the most temporary of applications and here the portability of retractable belt stanchions is a great advantage. Easily moved and set up, especially when a storage cart is used the long length of the retractable belt stanchion makes setting up a barrier fast and easy.
There are an extremely wide and varied range of applications where retractable belt barriers are used to guide pedestrians away from hazardous areas such as guiding passengers on airport runways.
A: With such a wide range of models and styles available selecting the right retractable belt barrier for your needs can seem challenging but if you consider the following key product features you will be able to quickly find the best fit for your requirements.
A: Following ANSI guidelines we offer all our safety belt barrier stanchions in the three standard safety colors:
A: When setting up a barrier the belt from each stanchion connects to the next stanchion in line. The stanchion at the end of the line is a receiver that does not have its belt deployed. However, we have a variety of belt end options available that enable the safety stanchion belt to be attached to a wall, wrap around a column, or attach to a mental surface with magnets.
A: Yes, all our safety stanchions are weatherised for outdoor use. For prolonged or permanent outdoor use, we recommend our WeatherMaster range of safety belt barriers as these features a heavy duty rubber base which will never rust.
