What are the common guardrail materials?

  1. Overview of guardrail
    Guardrail, as a kind of protective facilities widely used in construction, transportation, industry and other fields, plays a vital role in isolation, protection and warning. With different materials, styles and functions, it meets people’s needs for safety and order in various scenes.

Second, material classification
Metal fence
Wrought iron guardrail: with a long history of use, it is favored by its exquisite shape and unique artistic sense. The wrought iron guardrail is mainly made of ferroalloy and processed by forging, welding and other processes. The surface is usually treated with rust prevention, such as galvanized, spray paint, etc., to extend the service life. Its advantage is beautiful and generous, can be customized according to customer needs of a variety of complex patterns and shapes, suitable for courtyards, parks, villas and other places, can add a strong artistic atmosphere to the environment.
Stainless steel guardrail: made of stainless steel, with excellent corrosion resistance, especially suitable for wet or corrosion risk environment, such as the seaside, chemical plants, etc. Stainless steel guardrail is durable, low maintenance cost, simple and modern appearance, smooth lines. 201 and 304 types of stainless steel are common, of which 304 stainless steel is more widely used, and its corrosion resistance is better.
Aluminum guardrail: light weight, high strength, and has good weather resistance and anti-aging performance. Aluminum alloy guardrail surface treatment is diverse, such as anodizing, electrostatic powder spraying, etc., rich in color, can meet different decorative needs. It is easy to install and is often used in balconies, stairs, highway isolation and other places.
Wooden guardrail: gives a natural, warm feeling, often used in parks, scenic spots, private courtyards and other places, and complement the natural environment. Wooden guardrail is generally made of anti-corrosion wood, after special anti-corrosion treatment, can effectively extend the service life of wood, resist decay and insect pests. The design style of wooden guardrail is diverse, can be simple and simple, and can create a unique charm for the space, but it needs regular maintenance to maintain its beauty and durability.
Plastic guardrail: polyethylene, polypropylene and other plastics as the main raw materials, with light weight, low price, easy installation and other advantages. The plastic guardrail is bright in color and diverse in shape, and is usually used for temporary isolation, construction site protection, garden boundary division and other scenes. Although its strength is relatively low compared to metal and wooden guardrail, it can play a good role in some occasions where the protection requirements are not particularly high.
Glass guardrail: mainly composed of glass and metal accessories, with excellent permeability, can maximize the retention of vision, so that the space appears open and bright. Glass guardrail is often used in the stairs, balconies, shopping malls and other parts of the building, which can not only play a protective role, but also as a decorative element to enhance the overall beauty of the space. Commonly used glass types are tempered glass, laminated glass, etc., these glasses have high strength and safety.
Three, functional characteristics
Safety: This is the most basic and most important function of guardrail. By setting a certain height and strength of the guardrail, it can effectively prevent personnel or objects from accidentally falling and jumping over, and ensure people’s life and property safety. For example, the installation of guardrails on balconies and stairways of high-rise buildings can avoid accidental falls of personnel; Set guardrail on the road, can separate opposite vehicles and pedestrians, reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents.
Isolation: can separate different areas, clear space boundaries. In industrial plants, guardrails can be divided into different production areas to prevent irrelevant personnel from entering dangerous areas; In public places, such as parks, squares, etc., guardrail can isolate rest areas and activity areas to provide people with an orderly space environment.
Warning: Some guardrails will use eye-catching colors (such as yellow, red, etc.) or have warning signs to remind and warn people about potential dangers. For example, the warning guardrails set up around the construction site can make pedestrians pay attention to safety and avoid getting close to dangerous areas.
Decoration: With the improvement of people’s requirements for environmental beauty, the decoration of guardrail has also been paid more and more attention. Guardrails of various materials and shapes not only have practical functions, but also become part of the environmental landscape. Such as carefully designed iron guardrail, wooden guardrail, can add a unique artistic atmosphere and cultural atmosphere to the building and place.
Iv. Application scenarios
Construction field: widely used in residential, commercial buildings, public buildings and so on. In residential buildings, balcony guardrail and stair guardrail guarantee the safety of residents; In commercial buildings, the glass guardrail in the atrium of the shopping mall not only plays a protective role, but also creates a transparent and fashionable sense of space; In public buildings such as schools and hospitals, the reasonable setting of guardrail can ensure the safe passage and activities of personnel.
Transportation: roads, railways, Bridges and other transportation facilities are inseparable from the guardrail. Highway guardrail can separate lanes and prevent vehicles from crossing the boundary; Railway guardrail can prevent pedestrians or animals from entering the railway track to ensure the safe operation of trains; Bridge guardrails play a key role in preventing vehicle and pedestrian falls.
Industrial field: factories, warehouses, mines and other places, guardrails are used to divide working areas, protect equipment safety, and prevent personnel from entering dangerous areas. For example, in chemical enterprises, special protective guardrails are set up in the storage area of hazardous chemicals to prevent accidental leakage from causing injury to personnel.
Garden landscape field: In parks, scenic spots, courtyards and other places, guardrail not only plays a security protection role, but also integrates with the surrounding natural landscape to decorate and guide the tour route. Such as the wooden guardrail in the park, it can protect the flowers and trees, but also create a natural and harmonious atmosphere.

  1. Customized services
    We know that different customers have diverse needs for guardrail in different scenarios, so we provide professional customized services. Whether you have special requirements for the material, size, color, shape of the guardrail, or need to design according to the specific site environment and use functions, we have a professional team to provide you with a full range of solutions. From the drawing of the design drawings to the production of the product, and then to the final installation and commissioning, we will follow up the whole process to ensure that you create a high-quality guardrail product that meets your expectations.
  2. Quality and after-sales guarantee
    We always put product quality in the first place, strictly control the production process, from the purchase of raw materials to the inspection of finished products, every step follows strict quality standards. All guardrail products are rigorously tested to ensure good stability, strength and durability.

At the same time, we also provide perfect after-sales service. During the product warranty period, if there is a quality problem, we will respond in time and provide free repair or replacement service. In addition, we also provide customers with long-term technical support and consulting services, so that you have no worries.