Vanguard Industrial Protection shieldSpeed Bumps For Sale

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Warehouse & EHS managers

Forklift and warehouse speed control

In a warehouse the risk point is where forklift routes cross pedestrian aisles, dock approaches and yard traffic. The control that survives loaded forklifts and tractor-trailers is a 2.4 in steel-plate-reinforced rubber bump: low enough not to unsettle a loaded mast, firm enough to force 5 mph at the crossing. Materials run $360–$660 per 12 ft lane plus freight, and two people bolt a lane down in about 30 minutes between shifts.

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Heavy-duty rubber speed bump installed on an industrial yard lane used by trucks and forklifts

Key specs at a glance

Recommended height2.4 in (steel plate)
Target speed5 mph at crossings
TrafficForklifts, yard trucks, trailers
Material cost per lane$360–$660 + freight
Install~30 min per lane, 2 people
Warranty5-year commercial
3-inch modular rubber speed bump with yellow and black interlocking sections and rounded end caps

Recommended model

2.4-Inch Heavy-Duty Speed Bump — Steel-Plate Reinforced

Loaded forklifts, yard trucks and trailers need the flatter 2.4 in steel-plate profile: it takes axle loads a light bump would deform and keeps a raised load stable.

Height
2.4 in
Segment length
20 in
Width (travel length)
13.8 in
Target speed
≤ 6 mph
Load rating
176,000 lb (88 US tons)
Material
Recycled rubber, steel-plate reinforced

Place at conflict points, not everywhere

Pedestrian-aisle crossings, blind corners, dock approaches and the yard gate. Inside racking aisles a bump is the wrong tool — that is a traffic-route and barrier question.

Keep the load stable

The 2.4 in profile is deliberately flatter than the 3 in unit so a raised or loaded mast is not upset while still forcing a real slowdown.

Install between shifts

Hammer-drill anchors into concrete or asphalt, torque flush, reopen the lane immediately. No cure time, no contractor, no shutdown.

Frequently asked

What speed should forklifts travel in a warehouse?

Most operations set 5 mph in mixed pedestrian areas and slower at blind corners and dock approaches. OSHA does not publish a numeric forklift speed limit; it requires safe operation, so the number and the way you enforce it are set by the employer.

Can a forklift drive over a speed bump?

Over a low 2.4 in steel-plate profile at walking speed, yes — that is what it is designed for. High or abrupt bumps are a bad match for forklifts because they can unsettle a raised load, which is why we recommend the flatter heavy-duty profile here.

Will it hold up to loaded trucks and trailers?

Yes. The heavy-duty unit is recycled rubber with internal steel-plate reinforcement, made for tractor-trailer and yard-truck traffic, and carries a 5-year commercial warranty.

Where should warehouse speed bumps go?

At the yard entrance, on dock approach lanes, and ahead of any point where a vehicle route crosses a marked pedestrian aisle — placed early enough that the driver is already slow at the conflict point.

How long does installation take?

Bolt-down install takes two people about 30 minutes per 12 ft lane: position the modules, mark the bolt holes, hammer-drill the asphalt or concrete, and torque the anchors flush. No paving contractor and no cure time.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes. Every kit is in stock in the USA and ships by LTL freight to all 48 contiguous states. Pallet and container pricing is available for volume orders, and freight is quoted to your ZIP code.

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Spec sheet & price guide (PDF)

Both profiles, dimensions, load rating, price per 12 ft lane and what we need to quote freight. One field — no phone call required.

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