Impact Protection

In industrial and logistics environments, industrial doors are subjected to high mechanical stress on a daily basis. Especially at heavily used loading docks, internal passageways, or narrow warehouse aisles, unavoidable contact frequently occurs with forklifts, pallet trucks, transport carts, or trucks. Even minor impacts can cause significant damage to door panels, guide rails, drives, or side posts—leading to expensive repairs, extended downtime, safety hazards, and even production stoppages. Our impact protection for industrial doors provides a simple yet highly effective solution: a robust buffer zone that absorbs impacts before they reach the door itself.

Industrial doors are precision-engineered systems—sensitive to lateral forces or localized stress. A seemingly small dent in the door stile can already lead to misalignment, air leakage, or even failure of the automatic control system. Impact protection acts as a mechanical pre-zone safeguard: strategically positioned in front of critical door areas, it absorbs impact energy before it affects the actual door. This not only extends the service life of the door but also significantly enhances operational safety. Additionally, it reduces the risk of liability claims in the event of personal injury caused by damaged door systems.

Our impact protection is made of high-quality galvanized steel or stainless steel, depending on requirements and environmental conditions. These materials offer maximum stability and withstand repeated impacts from heavy vehicles without deforming or breaking. The profiles are dimensioned to effectively absorb kinetic energy, thereby relieving stress on the door behind them. Many models feature integrated warning markings in high-contrast colors (e.g., yellow-black) or reflective strips that significantly improve visibility in poor lighting conditions. The surfaces are corrosion-resistant and withstand moisture, cleaning agents, oil, gasoline, and other typical industrial chemicals.

The impact protection is easily mounted to the floor or wall—typically using heavy-duty anchors or stainless steel floor fasteners. Installation requires no modification to the door system and can be completed in just a few minutes. Since the system is manufacturer-independent, it fits virtually all common industrial doors—whether sectional, sliding, high-speed, or lift-up doors. This is especially advantageous for older installations, leased facilities, or temporary setups: protection without retrofitting, without downtime, and without risk. The units are also modularly expandable—multiple elements can be combined as needed to cover larger protection zones.

Investing in impact protection quickly pays off: a single preventable repair—such as a bent door stile, a defective drive, or a damaged sensor rail—can cost many times more than the initial purchase. Additional indirect costs include production downtime, emergency service calls, delayed shipments, or increased insurance premiums. With impact protection, you implement preventive machine safeguarding that reduces maintenance efforts, minimizes downtime, and lowers total operating costs over time. In many cases, it also helps meet occupational safety regulations by clearly marking and physically securing potential hazard points.

At Weglehner, we understand the real-world challenges in warehousing, production, and logistics. That’s why we don’t just supply products—we provide field-tested safety solutions that address risks exactly where mistakes can happen. Our impact protection is part of a holistic approach to securing your infrastructure—compatible with other accessories such as seal brushes, corner guards, floor markings, or warning devices. We offer personalized consultation to ensure the protection is optimally tailored to your spatial conditions, vehicle types, and usage frequency.

Discover our impact protection today and shield your industrial doors from unnecessary damage—with robust, well-engineered accessories and professional service.