NEWS RELEASE

New tri-sided Roly Safety Gate is ideal for integrated workstations

ESSEX, Mass. August 1, 2000 -- Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc. , announces the latest design innovation, the Tri-Sided Model, to the Roly safety gate product line. While the same proactive approach to worker safety applies to all models, the new model allows access to the mezzanine workstation from three sides. This configuration is ideal for situations where the pallet drop areas are integrated with conveyors, walkways, or other obstructions where depth on the platform is a concern, which prevents the use of the standard Roly gate.

Patented in the United States, the Tri-sided model is engineered to significantly reduce the potential for accidents associated with mezzanine loading areas. Units are designed for new installations or can be retrofit into existing structures.

Roly gates create a totally enclosed workstation providing true protection for both worker and materials during loading and off-loading operations of palletized materials. With effortless fingertip operation, the ergonomically designed counterbalanced gates ensure there is always a gate between the operator and the mezzanine ledge. When the "U" shape rear gate is lifted up, allowing access to the workstation, the ledge gate automatically goes down to floor level. Roly units are permanently anchored to the mezzanine ledge, and unlike conventional safety devices, require neither security latches nor additional floor or clearance space.

Rugged all-steel constructions make this gate suitable for the daily rigors of warehouse operations. The Tri-sided model meets OSHA requirements, and can be modified to satisfy customer specifications. A full range of options is available, including gate configuration, fully enclosed solid or nylon mesh panels, special colors and finishes, etc. Easy to assemble, the gates require no special tools. Installation can be accomplished with two people in less than three hours. Delivery on the standard model is four to five weeks after receipt of order. 

For more information, contact Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc., 174 Western Avenue, Essex, MA 01929-1110, Tel: (978) 768-3000, Fax: (978) 768-1101, 
Email: [email protected], or Web: www.mezzaninesafetygates.com.