No two material handling environments are identical, which is why off-the-shelf safety gates may not always align with operational layouts or risk profiles. Standard sizes and configurations may fall short when addressing complex fall protection requirements in modern industrial facilities.
If one of our existing models will not fit your application, we custom design a solution that works and meets OSHA regulations and ANSI standards for fall protection.
Every design is built to function as OSHA-compliant safety gates while maintaining productivity and workflow efficiency. Our experienced engineers thrive on solving complex challenges and have delivered tailored solutions that meet ANSI fall protection guidelines across various environments, including warehousing, manufacturing, and material handling.
Sample Custom Applications
Loading Dock Scissor Lift Safety
A customer required immediate protection for employees loading and unloading materials on scissor lifts, prompting the need for a dedicated scissor lift gate.
While this application extended beyond traditional mezzanine edges, it supported evolving OSHA safety gate requirements for vertical material movement. A custom self-closing gate system was engineered to comply with OSHA barrier requirements while providing continuous protection at all dock locations. The completed solution ensured workers using each lift operated safely under OSHA platform regulations.
Production Platform with Pallet Turntable
A global chemical manufacturer needed secure platform safety gates for pallet drop zones on production platforms with strict spatial constraints. To maximize usable space, engineers designed a platform gate system that attached directly to existing guardrails. A specialized pivot safety gate design maintained constant protection while minimizing platform depth. The final solution functioned as a safety pivot gate that accommodated pallets rotating fully on a turntable. This configuration met the customer’s needs for pivoting mezzanine safety gates in a compact environment.
Pallet Drops in Multi-Level Pick Module
A wholesale beverage distributor required protection for pallet drops within a multi-level pick module. The customer didn’t want the gate to extend back into the picking aisle, which prevented use of our typical Rack Supported, Roly or Pivot models. Our team engineered a custom pallet rack gate solution that prevented aisle obstruction.
The resulting pallet rack-supported mezzanine gate featured a rear-side gate that compacted into the rack upright when opened. This design preserved aisle access while meeting safety needs for a pallet rack-supported mezzanine system.
Custom-designed safety gates provide the flexibility needed to address complex layouts, operational constraints, and regulatory demands. By engineering solutions that meet OSHA safety expectations while adhering to OSHA gate requirements, facilities gain reliable protection without sacrificing efficiency. Whether addressing mezzanines, platforms, or specialized pallet handling areas, custom systems ensure long-term compliance, worker safety, and operational confidence.
