Column Sentry is the original column protector that minimizes the force of forklift damage to columns, surrounding supports, vehicles, and operators. Surrounds columns with a cushion of air by way of Sentry’s exclusive air chamber. On impact, the air chamber forces air out at a controlled rate allowing the column protector to absorb impact without splitting the sides. Available in 15 sizes and a variety of applications.

Column Sentry’s patented air-chamber makes it unique: Sentry’s air-vent system provides the best protection available for a column protection device. This unique system allows air to escape during impact, allowing the column protector to absorb impact without splitting the sides.

Now proven to be the best column damage prevention available: In a test conducted by a recognized international testing company, Column Sentry® proved to be significantly more resistant to impact than the leading imitation protectors. Testing was done on similar sized products and found that the genuine Column Sentry® protector was 83% more effective in resisting impact than the imitation column protector.

Column Sentry® FE is a special version of the Column Sentry product outfitted with a cutout designed to allow and protect items mounted on the column. This cutout is 10″ (25cm) wide by 8″ (20cm) deep, resulting in a height of 34″ at the cutout. FE stands for Fire Extinguisher, and this was the original purpose for this product.

Customers needed to mount a fire extinguisher on the column, but because of OSHA regulations, could not mount this above the protector. The cutout solution worked so well, it soon became popular where any types of item, such as electrical boxes or outlets, were mounted to the face of the column.

The Column Sentry® FE product is available in both the 8″x8″ and the 12″x12″ size. The product is installed in the same manner as the standard Column Sentry® products. The cutout within the low-density polyethylene column padding does not affect the location or the function of the hook & loop straps.

Column Sentry FE comes in yellow or red color. Purchasing this product in red does not affect the price, but may delay shipment.

All Column Sentry protection products are 42″/107cm tall and are made of linear low-density polyethylene at a (nominal) 0.25″ wall thickness. Each has a set of nylon straps attached to wrap around and hold the two sides together.

The size of the column will dictate the size of the Column Sentry. Carefully measure the length and width of the column area and find a corresponding size below. If covering an “I-beam” or “H-shape” column, make sure that the correct “web” and “flange” measurements before ordering the protection product. Also make sure there is nothing mounted on the column to prevent installation of the “H” sized Column Sentry. Keep in mind that a square will also fit over the “H” shape. For Fire Extinguishers see the Column Sentry FE.

The Column Sentry Cap adds a sloped top to any sized Column Sentry industrial column protector. The Multi-sized cap comes in two sizes – medium (for columns 24” outside diameter) and large (for columns 33” outside diameter). Simply cut along the template and use the included fasteners to wrap around your column creating a cone shaped cap on top of the Column Sentry column protector.

The product is shipped in cartons of four in the standard Column Sentry yellow. Other sizes and colors are available, but minimums and up-charges may apply.

This photo shows the Column Sentry Cap in its flat form and what it looks like with fasteners. The multiple template lines show where to cut for standard Column Sentry wall bumper sizes; optionally cut at any size desired.

Column Sentry products are installed by wrapping 2″ (50mm) nylon weave straps around and fastening by hook and loop closure.

Replacement straps are available in any size (S,M,L,XL) with hook and loop closures.

In addition, for those wishing a more secure closure for the wall bumper, cinch-straps are availabe.