Wire Protectors in Speed Bumps

While the primary purpose of rubber speed bumps is certainly to slow traffic, they are designed to help with other safety issues as well.

One common use for these bumps is within manufacturing facilities to cover cables & lines that must cross walkways & machinery access lanes.  Each speed bump is designed with two 1.25” x 1.25” channels in the underside to accommodate just this type of use.  The channels are separated in the center to allow for normal spike or lag bolt anchoring.  Or, when circumstances allow, they can also be glued in place with epoxy adhesives.

Adding speed bumps to cover these cables & lines will reduce trip hazards in walkways. They will also protect the cables & lines from being run over by forklifts and pallet jacks.  Lines can no longer get tangled in the tires of moving vehicles. Plus, they are no longer subjected to the weight & constant stress of being run over.  This helps to reduce replacement & repair costs and will help the equipment run smooth.  No more down time on the production line for an unnecessary repair.

Production facilities are not the only place these prove to be helpful.  Consider trade shows and traveling concession locations. Ever walk through the concession area of a fair or amusement park and notice the spiderweb of air lines, water lines and electrical lines that cover the area behind them?  Since a rubber speed bump is portable, there’s no reason they can’t be used in the same fashion here as within a manufacturing plant.  And when it’s time to move on to the next location, simply pick up the speed bump and store it with the rest of the equipment.

Covering those lines creates a safer, and more organized environment for workers, as well as makes a better presentation to approaching customers.  Although rubber speed bumps are designed for traffic control, they are a proven asset for protecting exposed cables & lines as well.