The New Centipede Barrier from Ibex Supplies

Fans of the Turtlegate expandable barrier will be very
interested to learn about our new Centipede Barrier. It’s a new retractable
barrier designed to be light, robust and simple to use. Ideal for any
situation, indoors or outdoors, where the flow of people or traffic needs to be
controlled.

Controlling the flow of pedestrians and vehicles is an
important part of facilities management. Whether for public safety, to direct
traffic flow around maintenance, slip and trip hazards, an incident or
something else, having a fast and lightweight barrier is key.

The new Centipede Barrier

The Centipede Barrier takes the already excellent
design of the Turtlegate barrier one step further. Constructed of aluminium and
measuring either 1.2m or 1.8m in height and expandable to 2.1m in length, this
new crowd barrier is something else!

The Centipede Barrier has eight wheels instead of six
for increased stability, contracts to just 400mm and weighs just 24.5kg (1.2m
high). This new expandable fence uses interlocking latches so it can be easily
extended across a road or walkway and can be used indoors or outdoors.

The Centipede Barrier is available in yellow, red,
black or grey and can even be powder coated to any RAL colour!

The Turtlegate Barrier

The Turtlegate Barrier from Ibex Supplies is our
class-leading expandable barrier suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Measuring
1.3m or 1.8m high and expandable to 2.1m in length, it’s a very flexible tool
that weighs just 26.3kg (1.3m high).

When closed, the Turtlegate Barrier measures just 430mm
and rests on six wheels. This enables efficient storage when not in use and
safe transport. Locking connections ensures you can chain barriers together to
provide longer traffic control without being cumbersome or too heavy to
manoeuvre.

The benefits of using expandable barriers

Both the Turtlegate Barrier and the new Centipede
Barrier deliver a simple yet robust crowd barrier for use in a range of
situations. With awareness of public safety at an all-time high, organisations
need a simple way to control foot and vehicle traffic around hazards and away
from work. These expandable fences are the answer.

Some of the benefits of expandable barriers include:

Easy to store and
manoeuvre

Your crowd barrier needs to be easy to store when not
in use. The concertina design requires minimal storage space and is very easy
to move. Both the Turtlegate Barrier and Centipede Barrier have robust wheels
that enable easy transport from storage to deployment.

Both barriers fold into a small, easy to handle package
and expand quickly with minimal effort. They can both be linked securely and
daisy-chained across any area to provide effective control over traffic.

Safe to use as well as providing
safety

Any public safety product is only effective if it is
safe for users as well as those it is trying to protect. Both expandable
barriers are light for their size, easy to move thanks to those rugged wheels,
can be locked shut while in motion and can be easily extended and locked into
place.

Wheels negate the need for heavy lifting and the wheels
have been specifically designed to work on most surface types, including uneven
ground.

Effective at guiding
traffic

You often see expandable fences in railway stations and
on the London Underground. There are few more effective ways to direct traffic
away from work, hazards or places you don’t want people to go.

They are also effective at redirecting vehicular
traffic as well as foot traffic. They are high enough to be seen from a
distance and come in highly visible colours. The Centipede Barrier can also be
powder coated to match organisational branding.

Cheap to buy and use

The balance between cost and quality has been struck
perfectly with the Centipede Barrier. It is cost-effective enough to be bought
in bulk while delivering quality construction, innovative features and
longevity.

These expandable barriers have been designed
specifically to work both indoors and outdoors. The rubber wheels with tough
plastic inserts roll easily in most conditions and won’t mark delicate floor
surfaces. Aluminium won’t rust and the powder coat finishing will survive
almost any weather conditions the UK could throw at it!