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Extendable Heavy Duty Safety Barrier on Wheels (Expands to 4m)

From £960.00 £800.00

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Extendable Heavy Duty Safety Barrier on Wheels (Expands to 4m)

SKU

TRP-EXB-GATE

Extendable yellow safety barrier on wheels designed to temporarily block off areas, making it perfect for restricting pedestrian access during indoor or outdoor events or when hazards occur. The metal barrier is easy and secure to deploy with its built-in wheels and safety brake. Securely lock the barriers closed or open. An interlocking design allows multiple units to securely be connected to cover your required length.

Sizes stated are the expanded barrier size.

SKU	TRP-EXB-GATE40-1300 TRP-EXB-GATE40-1300
Length (mm)	4000 157.48
Width (mm)	540 21.26
Height (mm)	1300 51.18
Weight (kg)	55 121.25
Stored Dimensions (mm)	1340 x 560 x 800 52.76 x 22.05 x 31.50

SKU	TRP-EXB-GATE40-1800 TRP-EXB-GATE40-1800
Length (mm)	4000 157.48
Width (mm)	540 21.26
Height (mm)	1800 70.87
Weight (kg)	62 136.69
Stored Dimensions (mm)	1840 x 560 x 800 72.44 x 22.05 x 31.50

Expandable Barriers

What are expandable barriers used for?

Expandable barriers are used as a temporary solution to restrict access in various environments. They are used in a variety of commercial settings including in shops, businesses, warehouses, offices, construction sites and at events. Barriers may be used in shops to mark off hazardous areas, for example, if a spillage occurs. In offices barriers are often put when cleaning is being undertaken to prevent workers from walking on wet floors or to highlight that cleaning is being undertaken. During events expanding barriers are often used to restrict pedestrian access to certain areas for security and safety. The portable barriers are also often used at construction sites when work is being undertaken to highlight risks and restrict access. At warehouses, expandable barriers are often put up when loading and unloading is occurring or where machinery is in use.

What are expandable safety barriers produced from?

At The Ramp People we offer a range of plastic and metal expandable barriers.

Are expandable barriers easy to use?

Yes, expandable safety barriers are designed to be quick and easy to put in place and are designed to be portable to ensure they can be moved and used in various locations. We offer a variety of barriers based on your requirements including barriers on wheels and interlocking barriers. Simply position the barrier, extend to your required length and start using.

Can the portable barriers be used outside?

Our Extendable Heavy Duty Safety Barrier on Wheels, red expandable barrier and yellow expandable barrier on wheels are all suitable to be used indoors and outdoors. The red expandable barrier can be filled with water or sand to weigh the barrier down and keep it securely in place.

How long can expandable barriers extend?

We offer a range of expandable barriers which extend up to 4m in length. We also offer various interlocking barriers to allow you to connect multiple units together to cover your required area size.

How to the expanding safety barriers stay in place?

Various extendable barriers have security features to ensure they stay in place once positioned. For example, the heavy duty safety barrier features a brake to securely lock in into place. It also has a locking mechanism to prevent people from opening the barrier and closing the barrier. Our plastic yellow expandable barrier on wheels also offers a brake function whilst our red expandable barrier has a hole to allow you to fill it with water or sand to weigh the barrier down, in turn helping it remain in place.

Can extendable barriers be used for crowd control?

Yes extendable barriers can be used to manage crowds at events, concerts and festivals. The barriers are designed to be highly visible to crowds and can easily be positioned in place when needed.

Are the expandable barriers easy to store?

Yes the barriers are designed to be compact when stored. Various barriers also include carry handles to allow them to easily be lifted and moved.

Do you have to use the barriers at the fully extended size?

No, you can used the expandable barriers at any size from their minimum to maximum size.

Pre-Christmas Delivery Cut-off Notice

To ensure your orders arrive in time for Christmas, please note that our cut-off time for pre-Christmas delivery using our standard delivery option is 3:00 PM on Friday, 19th December. Orders placed after this time will be delivered on or after 5th January.

For customers selecting our next day delivery service, the cut-off is 3:00 PM on Monday, 22nd December.

Christmas Opening Hours

24th December Christmas Eve: 8.00 am - 2.00 pm

*Our phone lines will be closed between 2.00 pm and 5.30 pm on Christmas Eve, emails received during this time will be responded to as soon as possible.

25th December Christmas Day: Closed
26th December Boxing Day: Closed
27th December Saturday: Closed
28th December Sunday: Closed
1st January New Year's Day: Closed

Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We’re committed to fast, reliable delivery, with in-stock items usually arriving within 2–3 working days, subject to stock availability. Larger or remote deliveries may take 5–10 working days, and a Next Day Delivery option is also available. To ensure safe and secure delivery of larger items, we work with specialised couriers. These deliveries may take a little longer, typically arriving within 5 to 10 working days.

Delivery cut-off times

Place your order by 3:00pm, Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch on our free delivery service, or by 3:00pm for next-day delivery. (Excludes Bank Holidays.)

Where we deliver free of charge...

We offer free delivery on all orders to Mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. Every order is fully trackable, and you’ll receive a tracking link once your item ships from our UK warehouse.

For other UK locations - including Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, the Highlands, Islands, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands - delivery charges are shown at checkout once your address is entered.

While free delivery is available to most of the UK, some locations may incur a charge. We work hard to keep these costs as low as possible, ensuring you receive reliable and great-value delivery wherever you are.

You can also view them in the table below, delivery charges displayed are inclusive of VAT.

Free Delivery 2-3 days

Orders placed before 3:00pm will be dispatched the same working day. Orders after 3:00pm will be dispatched the next working day.

Location	Weight	Cost
Enland, Wales & Southern Scotland	Any Weight	Free
Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands	Any Weight	£25.00
Guernsey & Jersey	Under 20kg	£35.00
-	21.01 - 40kg	£60.00
-	40.01kg - 100kg	£100.00
-	100.01kg +	£150.00
Isle of Man	Any Weight	£55.00
Northern Ireland	Under 20kg	£20.00
-	20.01 - 30kg	£30.00
-	30.01 - 100kg	£55.00
-	100 - 200kg	£115.00
-	200kg +	£125.00

Next Day Delivery

Orders placed before 3:00pm will be delivered the next working day. Orders after 3:00pm will be delivered the on subsequent working day.

Location	Weight	Cost
England, Wales & Southern Scotland	Under 30kg	£12.00
-	30kg - 250kg	£24.00
-	250kg +	£36.00
Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands	Not available	Not available
Channel Islands	Not available	Not available
Isle of Man	Not available	Not available
Northern Ireland	Not available	Not available

Saturday Delivery

Orders placed before 3:00 pm on Friday with Saturday delivery selected will arrive on Saturday Orders after 3:00pm will be delivered the on subsequent Saturday.

Location	Weight	Cost
England, Wales & Southern Scotland	Under 30kg	£18.00
-	30kg - 250kg	£36.00
-	250kg +	£54.00
Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands	Not available	Not available
Channel Islands	Not available	Not available
Isle of Man	Not available	Not available
Northern Ireland	Not available	Not available

Delivery information & receipt of goods

We’re committed to ensuring your order arrives on time and in perfect condition. To help us do that, please check your delivery address is correct on your invoice and let us know right away if anything needs updating. When your order arrives, we recommend signing for it, only if you’re happy with its condition. Your satisfaction is very important to us!

Delivery time frames

Our deliveries usually take place between 9:00am and 6:00pm, and someone will need to be there to sign for the order. Most of our Next Day Delivery orders (placed before 3:00pm) arrive the following working day, but as much as we try, we can’t always guarantee it. If you need something urgently, contact us at: hello@theramppeople.co.uk - We’re dedicated to ensuring you’re completely satisfied with both our products and service.

If your order is going out on a pallet, the cut-off time might be a little earlier (usually midday) because of courier collection times. Give us a call or email to double check. Please also make sure someone’s available to receive the delivery, as missed pallet deliveries can lead to extra charges.

Additional information

Be sure to check the availability info on each product page. For items that are pre-order, custom-made, or not currently in stock, we may not be able to give an exact delivery date - but don’t worry! We’ll keep you updated along the way and make sure your order reaches you as quickly as possible.

European Orders

Shopping from the Republic of Ireland? You can find all the same great products over at The Ramp People Ireland.

For deliveries to other European destinations, just get in touch with us at hello@theramppeople.co.uk - we’ll be happy to help arrange everything for you!

No Quibble 60 Day Returns

Returning your order to us

At The Ramp People, your satisfaction is our priority. We know that sometimes things change - whether it’s sizing, plans, or preferences. That’s why we offer a straightforward, no quibble 60-day money-back guarantee on over 95% of our products, giving you the freedom to shop with complete confidence.

Here are the most common circumstances for returns and how we can help;

Change of mind, wrong size or unsuitable item

If your item isn’t what you expected, doesn’t fit, or you’ve simply changed your mind, no problem! You’re welcome to a full refund within 60 days of receipt - if the item is in its original condition and packaging or an exchange.

Looking to exchange your item? Just note this on the returns form or give us a call on 01372 569051 - we’ll be happy to help!

Please note: that items marked as “built to order” or customised cannot be returned, as they are specially made for you.

Item incorrect or damaged on arrival

Upon delivery, please do not sign for the goods unless you are happy with the condition of the product.

We take pride in our service. If something arrives incorrectly or damaged, we’re here to put it right. Before signing for your delivery, please ensure you're happy with the condition of your item. If there’s a problem, contact us right away at 01372 569051. For damaged goods, please email a photo to hello@theramppeople.co.uk so we can sort things quickly. We’ll verify your order and arrange prompt delivery of the correct item, along with collection of the original if needed. Refunds or replacements will be processed once we’ve received and checked the returned items.

Faulty items

If your item is faulty or develops a fault, we’ll do everything we can to resolve the issue efficiently. Please refer to our warranty terms in our Terms & Conditions for full details. If the fault is confirmed and the item is within warranty, we’ll arrange a repair or replacement. If you need a quick replacement, we recommend placing a new order - your refund will follow once the faulty item is returned and assessed.

Items that cannot be cancelled or returned

While we aim to be flexible, a few items are non-returnable due to their nature or regulatory requirements.

These include:

Products marked as “built to order” or customised.
Personalised items or those made to your specification.

How to return your item

As the customers, you are responsible for arranging the return of any items to us. You are welcome to use a courier service of your choice; many of our customers find comparison websites such as Parcel2Go helpful for finding competitive delivery rates. We recommend choosing a tracked service for peace of mind and retaining proof of delivery until your return has been fully processed. Unwanted items should be sent back to our address marked 'Returns Department'.

Please download, print and return our completed returns form below and return this along with your item. If you do not have access to a printer, you can simply write the required details out from the form on a piece of paper.

TRP Returns Form

Customers are responsible for any returned goods until they reach our warehouse as stated in this returns policy. None of these terms or conditions affect your statutory legal rights.

Once your item has been returned to our warehouse, please allow 1–2 working days for inspection. If the item’s condition matches the agreed terms, we will issue a credit note via email. After the credit note has been sent, please allow up to 7 days for the refund to be processed.

High Visability
One Year Warranty
Leave Outside

Description

Compact concertina barrier, designed for easy storage
Provided on wheels to allow the barrier to easily be positioned into place
Featuring an interlocking design, these units can be connected together to define your required area. The included key allows you to securely lock the units in place, preventing unauthorised disassembly
Brake system to allow the barrier to be safely positioned in place
Locking mechanism to allow you to safely prevent unauthorised individuals from opening the barrier and closing the barrier, simply use the key provided to securely lock the barrier open or closed
Available in two height options
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Produced from aluminium and steel
Highly visible yellow
Extend to your required length

Description

Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, this highly visible, large extendable safety barrier is ideal for securing areas and restricting pedestrian access. Manufactured from durable aluminium and steel, the weather-resistant concertina barrier can be expanded to cover areas up to 4m.

Key Features

Securely lock into position

Prevent unauthorised individuals from opening or closing the barrier.

Interlocking design

Connect multiple units together, securely lock in place using the key provided.

Compact design

Expandable design, compact for storage and transportation.

Provided on wheels

Easily move and position the barrier when needed, utilise the brakes to secure in place.

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Product Highlights

Quick and easy to deploy

Quickly restrict access to areas and alert passers-by to hazards with this easy-to-use expandable barrier. Extend it up to 4m and secure in position with the brakes provided. For larger spaces, securely link multiple units using the interlocking mechanism.

Provided on wheels, the barrier can easily be moved into position and conveniently stored when not in use.

Yellow heavy duty expandable safety barrier on wheels

Securely restrict access

The barrier features a secure locking mechanism, allowing you to prevent unauthorised access. Simply use the supplied key to lock the barrier in either the open or closed position.

For enhanced security, the barrier is available in heights up to 1.8 m, making it difficult for anyone to climb over.

Designed for indoor or outdoor use

Manufactured from durable aluminium and steel, these free-standing, heavy-duty, weighted extendable barriers are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

Why Choose The Ramp People?

With over 20 years of experience, The Ramp People offers an extensive range of road safety and workplace safety solutions, including parking bollards, cable protectors and step ladders.

As a trusted supplier, we supply to businesses and customers throughout the UK and Ireland. Renowned for excellent customer service and support, we have amassed over 8,000 5* TrustPilot reviews. Focused on quality, we are an ISO 9001 certified organisation.

All of the barriers are provided with a comprehensive one-year warranty.

Safety and peace of mind

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Details

SKU	TRP-EXB-GATE
Height (mm)	1300 - 1800
Length (mm)	4000
Weight (kg)	55 - 62
Width (mm)	540
One Year Warranty	Yes
High Visability	Yes
Leave Outside	Yes
Colour Option	Yellow

Product Questions

I am interested in the Extendable Heavy Duty Safety Barrier. How easy is it to connect the barriers together?

It is easy to connect the barriers together as they simply clip together. A key is provided to lock the units together securely. Please scroll through the images on the product page for more information.

Can The Ramp People's Extendable Heavy Duty Safety Barrier be used outdoors?

Yes the Extendable Heavy Duty Safety Barrier can be used indoors and outdoors and can be left outside.

How portable is The Ramp People's Extendable Heavy Duty Safety Barrier?

The Extendable Heavy Duty Safety Barrier is provided on wheels to allow you to easily move and position the barrier. Please note, if you wish to carry the barrier two people are recommended as they are quite heavy with weights starting from 27.3kg.

Do expandable barriers need to be fully extended during each use?

No, the barriers do not need to be fully extended every time. You can extend it as much or as little as required.

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