SOLOPROTECT® flush-fitting end cap: a compact finish integrated into the beam

A discreet, simple and space-saving end cap

The SOLOPROTECT® flush-fitting end cap is a metal end cap specially developed to fit directly into an A-profile horizontal safety rail.

Unlike a bulkier add-on end cap, the end cap fits flush with the rail’s profile to achieve a compact finish that is consistent with the rest of the guardrail.

This design allows for a neat finish to the guardrail whilst minimising the space taken up at the end.

Why choose a flush-fitting end cap?

In certain industrial or logistics environments, the space available around guardrails is limited.

An end cap that protrudes too far may obstruct:

a traffic lane;
a pedestrian walkway;
a parking area;
a service access point;
an industrial door;
a goods handling area.

The flush-fitting end cap provides a particularly compact solution.

Its main advantages

direct integration into the A-profile rail;
reduced space requirements;
clean and discreet finish;
quick installation;
no special bolts required;
cost-effective design;
corners formed by bending with rounded edges;
model developed by SOLOSAR.

An end cap integrated into the rail

The distinctive feature of the flush-fitting end cap lies in its design.

The component fits directly into the end of the horizontal rail, without protruding significantly beyond the length of the guardrail.

It thus provides a visually continuous and compact finish.

This solution is particularly useful when the guardrail is installed in the immediate vicinity of:

a building;
a machine;
a door;
a passageway;
a traffic lane;
a parking space.

A solution suited to industrial and logistics areas

The SOLOPROTECT® flush-fitting end cap can be used in a wide range of configurations.

It is particularly suitable for:

demarcating car park areas;
separating pedestrian and vehicle traffic;
protecting access ramps;
protecting vehicles;
protecting workstations;
protecting machinery;
protecting fire doors;
protecting fire-fighting equipment;
traffic areas;
offices located within production areas.

Quick and easy installation

The flush-fit end cap has been designed to simplify the finishing of protective barriers.

Its integration into the rail reduces the number of components required and does not need any special fasteners.

This ease of installation is an advantage for:

new installations;
extensions to existing barriers;
maintenance work;
set-ups requiring a quick finish on site.

Flush end cap, fish’s tail or car park end cap?

SOLOPROTECT® offers several solutions for finishing the end of a safety railing.

Flush end cap

Preferred when seeking:

minimal space requirements;
an end cap directly integrated into the rail;
a discreet finish;
simple installation;
a cost-effective solution.

Fish tail

The carp’s tail has a gradually flared shape.

It is a traditional and robust end fitting when the available space does not require a particularly compact solution.

Bullnose ending piece

The parking end fitting has a rounded, enveloping shape.

It is particularly suitable for parking areas or high-traffic zones where eliminating visible corners at the ends is a priority.

The choice therefore depends mainly on:

the available space + traffic flow around the barrier + the desired level of finish.

A component of the SOLOPROTECT® modular system

The flush-fitting end cap forms part of a complete safety barrier system that can incorporate:

straight horizontal rails + curved rails + C100 / C125 / IPE80 posts + connecting elements + bolts + end caps.

This modularity allows each installation to be adapted to the actual site layout.

Where should a flush-fitting end cap be used?

This solution is particularly suitable when a guardrail ends:

against or near a building;
near an industrial door;
in a traffic corridor;
along a storage area;
near a workstation;
in a car park;
in front of a machine or piece of equipment;
in an area where space is limited.

Its compact design ensures that the end of the safety barrier remains space-saving.

SOLOPROTECT®: choosing the right end fitting for every installation

The design of the end of a safety barrier should not be treated as a mere detail.

The choice of end fitting must be consistent with:

the geometry of the installation;
traffic flow around the device;
the available space;
the proximity of pedestrians;
the type of equipment being protected;
the desired level of finish.

SOLOSAR offers several end fitting solutions to adapt the guarding to each configuration.

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