Compliance with relevant standards is the foundation of any safety solution. This also applies to flexible barriers, which must meet strictly defined requirements to ensure proper safety standards. In the following article, we explore this topic and examine which standards are key in the design of flexible barriers and how the certification process works.
Standards and requirements for flexible barriers are extremely important in the design and implementation of safety systems. It is precisely these standards and requirements that make it possible to ensure that products meet specific standards, which directly translates into user safety and the durability of the installation.
The certification of flexible barriers involves rigorous testing designed to confirm their compliance with applicable regulations. Such certifications are not only a formal confirmation of a product’s quality but also proof that it has been tested by independent experts.
The safety standards implemented for barriers enable manufacturers, such as Anter System, to create solutions that meet the highest industry standards. That is precisely why our products are so highly valued both on the domestic and global markets!
What exactly does the certification of flexible barriers involve, and who is responsible for it? It is a process that confirms whether products meet defined safety and performance requirements and can effectively fulfil their protective function.
TÜV Rheinland is an internationally recognised independent testing, inspection and certification organisation. Its experts assess products using documented procedures and provide an impartial evaluation of their design, materials and performance.
In the case of flexible barriers, the assessment include technical documentation analysis, material verification and controlled impact testing. During these tests, parameters such as impact energy, barrier deflection, structural integrity and the condition of posts, profiles, connectors and anchoring are evaluated.
The manufacturing process and quality control procedures are also be reviewed to confirm that products manufactured in series maintain consistent parameters.
Independent testing by TÜV Rheinland provides customers with reliable information about the verified performance of a barrier. It confirms that the declared resistance is supported by documented test results and not only by the manufacturer’s general statements.
Anter System flexible barriers have been independently tested and assessed by TÜV Rheinland, providing additional confirmation of their quality and impact resistance.
PAS 13:2017 is a code of practice for safety barriers used in traffic management within workplace environments. It is particularly relevant to warehouses, production facilities and logistics centres where pedestrians and industrial vehicles operate in shared or neighbouring areas.
PAS 13 provides recommendations for the selection, positioning, installation and maintenance of safety barriers. It also describes methods for testing their resistance to impacts.
According to PAS 13, the selection of a barrier should take into account factors such as:
The standard also highlights the importance of clearly documenting impact energy, test conditions and barrier deflection. This makes it easier to compare products and select a solution suitable for the actual risk present in a specific area.
At Anter System, barrier performance is verified using controlled impact tests based on the testing methodology described in PAS 13.
If you want the highest level of protection, choose Anter System’s pedestrian safety barriers. Our products meet all of the standards listed above and guarantee adequate safety for pedestrians, vehicles, and infrastructure alike.
Choose products that meet clearly defined requirements and have documented impact performance. At Anter System, safety and quality are supported by controlled testing, recognised testing methodologies and independent assessment of selected barrier systems.
Importantly, when you invest in Anter System products, you gain not only a security system that meets current standards for protective barriers, but also comprehensive expert support. Our specialists will be happy to help you choose a solution perfectly tailored to the specific needs of your facility, warehouse, or logistics center.
We invite you to explore our full product line, which includes a variety of safety barriers and shelving protection solutions. We offer solutions that will help set new safety standards at your company!
