Forklift Safety Gates: AisleCop™
Prevent pedestrian/forklift accidents by controlling aisle access
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Gates restrict pedestrian access to aisles when forklifts are in the vicinity. Automatic radar detection controls the gates. If forklifts are present, the gate will not open. If the aisle is clear, the gates open. Flashing lights and audible alarms alert the forklift driver to the presence of pedestrians.
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Gates for the pedestrian crosswalk stay closed allowing forklifts to move through the crosswalk until the gates need to be activated. Pedestrians control the gate through either a manual button or a sensor that will trigger the gate automatically. Lights will signal forklift traffic to stop while the gates open for cross traffic. |
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Boom arms create a physical and visual barrier for the forklift driver. The gate is equipped with two radar sensors that search for fork truck presence, both static and moving. Arms stay in the raised position until a pedestrian activates the gate. If no fork lift is detected, red lights flash, an audible alarm beeps, and the gates automatically open into the aisle on opposing sides. Once pedestrians have crossed and are in the clear, the aisle gates automatically close and everything goes back to standby so that forklifts can cross the aisle. |
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Gates are opened by hand, but close automatically. Pedestrian activates the system, which detects for forklifts, then unlocks the safety gate if the aisle is safe. Pedestrian can easily push the gate open for aisle entry. Includes heavy-duty hinged gates, pedestrian sensors, radar lift sensors, visual/ audio notification, and master alarm communication. Gates are closed by gas cylinder. |
90% of forklifts sold in the U.S. are eventually involved in an accident - when that accident is with a pedestrian, the consequences are severe
About 100 workers are killed and another 20,000 are injured every year by
forklifts in the U.S. alone, so safety is always a concern whenever forklifts
and people operate in the same space - typical in most warehouses, shops,
factories, distribution centers or lumber yards.
Progressive companies are taking measures to reduce forklift injuries
Given the
size and weight of, it becomes vital to the control the flow of pedestrian and
equipment traffic in any operation.
Ideal for blind spots, high-traffic intersections, and other high-exposure areas
Dangerous or blind intersections where visibility may be limited, such as high speed doors, or very high traffic areas are where traffic control gates are most highly recommended. When properly utilized, these gates can dramatically reduce or eliminate accidents by reducing the possibility of pedestrian traffic coming into contact with fork lift traffic.
AisleCop™ Safety System Operation
- To cross the aisle, pedestrians press a palm switch
- Radar sensors search for fork trucks—static or moving
- If a forklift is detected near the gates, yellow lights flash and the gates remain closed until the fork lift aisle is clear and it’s safe to cross
- If no forklift is detected, red lights flash, an audible alarm beeps and the gates open into the aisle on opposing sides, creating a visual barrier for forklift drivers and allowing pedestrians to cross
- Once the gates are open, a motion sensor detects the continual presence of pedestrians. Gates won’t close until foot traffic is clear for a preset period of time
- Once pedestrians are clear, gates automatically close and enter standby mode so forklifts can cross the aisle
- All systems can interface with alarm systems for emergency unrestricted egress. During fire alarms or other defined emergencies, gates can be set to automatically open and stay that way until reset