Armco 760 Safety Barrier

Product Details

Commercial vehicle protection for industrial buildings and service yards

Industrial buildings, HGV service yards and forklift routes face a different level of risk to domestic car parks and light vehicle areas. Commercial vehicles are heavier, faster and more damaging on contact. The Armco 760 Safety Barrier is the current recommended design standard for commercial vehicle protection. At 760mm high it provides the coverage and strength required to withstand these impacts. That is what makes it the right specification for demanding industrial environments.

It suits any location where commercial vehicle contact with building walls, perimeters or critical infrastructure is a known and recurring risk. Where a domestic height barrier falls short, the 760 delivers.

Hot dip galvanised mild steel construction

The Armco 760 uses mild steel with a hot dip galvanised finish to BS EN ISO 1461. This provides long-term corrosion resistance in demanding indoor and outdoor environments. The finish suits open external service yards, loading areas and internal warehouse perimeters equally well. It performs wherever the barrier is installed.

Both systems are compatible with the full range of Brandsafe Armco accessories. Polymer safety ends, corners and caps integrate directly. These eliminate exposed metal edges at barrier run ends, reduce the risk of contact-related injuries and provide colour coded visual definition across the site. Accessories complete the installation and improve driver awareness at known impact points.

Post centres and configuration

Post centre spacing depends on the impact risk of the location. For high-impact areas such as HGV turning points and busy forklift routes, 1.6m post centres provide greater rigidity and resistance. For lower-impact areas such as general perimeter runs, 3.2m post centres are suitable and cost-efficient. Both configurations use the same components and fixings. That consistency keeps specification and installation straightforward across the full site.

The system is fully modular and adapts to straight runs, corners and access points. For bespoke configurations, the Brandsafe team assists with layout design to ensure optimal safety performance alongside operational flow.

Installation and fixing

The Armco 760 uses a Type B baseplate measuring 330mm x 250mm x 12mm thick. Each baseplate has 4 fixing holes per post. Edge spacing conforms to a 100mm minimum. Centre spacing is 160mm x 210mm, conforming to a 100mm minimum. The footprint depth of the system is 409mm.

Floor anchors are M16 x 150mm galvanised throughbolts as standard. Alternative fixing methods including M20 galvanised throughbolts and M16 chemical resin or stud fix are available depending on site conditions and substrate requirements. For bespoke project specifications or fixing method queries, contact the Brandsafe team for tailored guidance.

Where the Armco 760 is specified

The Armco 760 suits any location where commercial vehicle protection is required at industrial buildings, service yards and perimeter lines. Typical applications include HGV service yards and loading bays, warehouse and distribution centre perimeters, forklift truck routes and turning areas, and industrial building walls and structural columns. It also suits any location where commercial vehicle contact with building fabric or critical infrastructure is a foreseeable risk.

For locations requiring the highest-risk vehicle impact protection, the Armco 760D, 1100D and 1100T configurations provide double and triple rail coverage where it is needed.

Supporting compliance and duty of care

Under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers must maintain building fabric and workplace infrastructure in a safe condition. They must also take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable damage to assets and people from vehicle contact. In commercial vehicle environments, the consequences of unprotected building fabric are significantly greater than in domestic settings. The risk is foreseeable. The control measure is straightforward.

The Armco 760 Safety Barrier provides a practical, documented physical control measure at the point where commercial vehicle and building contact is most likely. For facilities managers, H&S managers, specifiers and contractors, installing the current recommended commercial vehicle barrier standard demonstrates a proactive and evidenced approach to infrastructure protection. It also supports the requirement to manage foreseeable risks to a practicable minimum. The result is less structural damage, lower repair costs and a safer operational environment across the site.