Kleton wire mesh perimeter guard, blue

Kleton wire mesh perimeter guard, blue

Manufacturer code Kleton: KH947, model KH947

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Available in 3 sizes. Select the variant you need from the drop-down menu.

The Kleton wire mesh perimeter guard marks off an area with welded wire mesh sections. Each section is a 48 in high panel of 2 x 2 in welded wire mesh mounted on 2 in square tube posts; the posts stand on a 5/16 in base plate drilled for floor anchoring, for a 49-1/2 in overall height. Each kit includes the assembly fasteners, the floor anchors and the post caps. The line starts with the 8 ft starter section; the 4 or 8 ft add-on sections then attach one after the other and cannot be installed on their own. In blue, the guard is made in China and covered by a 1-year limited warranty.

Features of the Kleton mesh guard

• 2 x 2 in welded wire mesh, 48 in high panel
• 2 in square tube posts, 5/16 in base plate drilled for floor anchoring
• 49-1/2 in overall height, blue
• Kit: assembly fasteners, floor anchors and caps included
• 8 ft starter, 4 or 8 ft add-on (add-on requires a starter section)

Applications of the Kleton mesh guard

Anchored to the floor in a plant or a warehouse, the Kleton mesh guard marks off an area around equipment, a work area or stock. Start with the 8 ft starter section, then add 8 ft sections for long spans or 4 ft sections to adjust the length. To replace a post, the blue 49-1/2 in universal post is sold individually on a separate page.

Care of the Kleton mesh guard

Clean with soapy water. Periodically check that the floor anchors and assembly fasteners are tight and that the caps are in place. Replace any section whose mesh or post is bent after an impact.

FAQ: the Kleton mesh guard

Are floor anchors supplied?

Yes. Each kit includes the assembly fasteners, the floor anchors and the post caps.

Can I buy only an add-on section?

Yes, but an add-on section cannot be installed on its own: it attaches after a starter section. If you are starting from scratch, begin with the 8 ft starter section.

How high is the guard?

The mesh panel is 48 in high; with the posts, the overall height reaches 49-1/2 in.

How much does each section weigh?

The 8 ft starter section weighs 65 lb, the 8 ft add-on section weighs 53 lb and the 4 ft add-on section weighs 34 lb.

Where is the guard made and what is the warranty?

It is made in China and covered by a 1-year limited warranty.

Suggestions for this Kleton mesh guard

For the maintenance technician enclosing a machine with this Kleton mesh guard, plan for a fluorescent orange surveyor vest (V6672) with 12 pockets to hold bolts and anchors, Superior Touch Dyneema gloves (GS13FGFNT) with foam nitrile coating for a sure grip on the mesh, Uvex Ultra-spec 2001 OTG safety glasses (YAU0112) worn over prescription glasses, a 3M behind-the-head earmuff (OPH6B) while drilling and a Zenith 497 mask (R497) against concrete dust.

During assembly, close off access with a yellow and black polypropylene expandable barrier (EPT195) and post a “No entry to pedestrians” sign (ECI200). To replace a post, see the blue 49-1/2 in universal post (EBKH861); for another style, the yellow Kleton tubular (EBKD132) guard, and at racking aisle ends, the Kleton aisle (EBRN063) protector.

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