Knuffi Edge Protection Type B (Article 11011 / PB-11011) provides impact dampening and visual hazard warning along exposed structural and machinery edges. Engineered with a circular 40 mm diameter cross-section and an integrated 8 mm by 19 mm mounting channel, this push-on polyurethane profile slips directly over 8 mm nominal metal sheet edges and structural flanges without requiring adhesive tapes or mechanical fasteners. Industrial facility planners, safety officers, and plant engineers deploy Type B edge guards across a wide range of material handling, manufacturing, and structural environments.
Structural Steel Flanges and I-Beam Cushioning
Structural frameworks across manufacturing plants, sorting hubs, and distribution centres frequently feature exposed structural steel girders, T-sections, and I-beam flanges measuring 8 mm in plate thickness. Unprotected steel rims present serious laceration hazards to personnel and risk structural or vehicle damage during minor impacts.
- Mezzanine Support Columns: Fitted directly to vertical column flanges along pedestrian walkways to cushion incidental body contact.
- Overhead Steel Girders: Clipped onto low-hanging structural steel to provide immediate physical cushioning and high-visibility yellow/black hazard identification.
- Channel and Angle Iron Edges: Installed on framework perimeters to prevent personnel clothing snagging and skin abrasions.
Warehouse Racking and Material Handling Routes
In high-throughput logistics facilities, manual handling equipment, hand trucks, and pallet jacks regularly operate in close proximity to storage systems and edge barriers. Knuffi Type B profiles serve as mechanical dampening buffers to absorb low-speed collisions and avoid equipment scraping.
- Rack End Frames and Base Flanges: Applied to exposed 8 mm structural steel sheets at aisle intersections to deflect impact energy from pallet corners and carts.
- Low-Headroom Access Ways: Positioned across doorway headers, under-stair clearance zones, and low conveyor crossovers compliant with ISO 3864 and DIN 4844 visual safety marking standards.
- Loading Dock Guide Rails: Mounted on metal guide fins and partition edges to absorb contact from rolling transport cages and hand carts.
Machinery Guarding and Sheet Metal Trimming
Industrial machinery housings, electrical control enclosures, and automated production cells often present sharp 8 mm laser-cut or sheared sheet metal edges. Installing Knuffi Type B edge guards covers unfinished or thin metal profiles with flexible, CFC-free polyurethane foam.
- Access Hatch and Cabinet Openings: Push-fit onto the perimeter edges of industrial machine enclosures to protect technicians during routine maintenance.
- Conveyor Frame Side Rails: Clipped along sorting table boundaries and conveyor side plates to eliminate sharp contact points for packing operators.
- Workstation Dividers: Applied to partition edges and tooling cart rims to prevent operator injury in tight assembly spaces.
Extreme Temperature and Indoor/Outdoor Workspaces
With an operating temperature range spanning -40 °C to +100 °C, Knuffi Type B profiles are suited for harsh operational conditions where standard rubber or foam strips degrade. The counter-printed polyurethane surface foil protects the safety yellow and black coloration against abrasive wear, UV degradation, and weather exposure, allowing reliable deployment in cold storage facilities, outdoor steel gantries, unconditioned fabrication bays, and industrial processing zones.
