The Sentry Protection Products CS2442-12SFE Column Sentry is a heavy-duty protection solution designed to shield columns, adjacent supports, vehicles, and operators from forklift impact. This model features a 12" x 12" square opening with a 24" outer diameter and a tailored FE cutout to accommodate mounted items such as fire extinguishers or electrical boxes. Its bright yellow, low-density polyethylene construction provides durable, weatherproof, and UV-stabilized protection suitable for demanding environments while remaining lightweight enough for straightforward installation. The unit is designed to fit around columns up to 12" x 12" and is shipped in a two-half configuration that’s strapped together for secure mounting, with two black nylon straps included for installation convenience. The CS2442-12SFE weighs 56 lbs and is intended for facilities seeking a cost-effective, versatile protection option that does not require extensive modification to existing structures.
What sets the FE variant apart is the integrated cut-out—10" wide by 8" deep and 34" tall at the cut-out—allowing safe housing for mounted items like fire extinguishers or electrical boxes without removing the protector. The unit leverages Sentry’s patented air chamber and anchor bolt slots to absorb impact energy and help minimize damage to the protected column and nearby equipment or people. This makes it a practical choice for warehouses, manufacturing floors, and loading docks where forklift activity is high and column damage is a concern. Maintenance is straightforward, with a polymer construction that resists weathering, chemicals, and sun exposure typical of industrial settings.
Compatibility and packaging details are aligned with typical facility maintenance workflows: the protector is specified for 12" x 12" columns, provides external clearance for 24" diameter profiles, and ships as a single unit comprised of two halves for easy field assembly using the included straps. For best results, ensure the installation area can accommodate the 24" outer diameter and that the FE cutout opening aligns with the mounted device or enclosure. This product is ideal for facilities looking to reduce damage risk from forklift contact while maintaining accessible, clearly visible column protection.
Features:
- Incredibly Tough
- Highly Visible
- Easily Installed
- Surprisingly Cost-effective
- Extremely versatile
- Material:
- Low Density Polyethylene
- Color:
- Yellow
- Diameter:
- 24
- Column Size:
- 12X12
- Adjustable:
- No
- Package Size:
- Each
