MDS Collective Fall-Protection Advance Guardrail Frames (SM-F271 & SM-F272)
Monoblock collective protection frames installed from the already-guarded lower deck before a worker ever steps onto the upper lift, meeting strict French R408/NF, German TRBS 2121, and corporate refinery zero-harm mandates.
Quick Engineering & Export Dispatch Summary
MDS Advance Guardrails — Multi-Size Quantity & Live Tonnage Matrix
Enter piece quantities across one or multiple sizes below to calculate instant net kg/tonnage, 40HC/FTL load ratio, and add all selected sizes to your B2B quote list in one click.
| Photo | SKU Code | Component Description | Dimensions | Unit Weight | Qty | Total Weight |
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| SM-F271-120300 | MDS Advance Rear Guardrail (300 cm) | 300 cm | 17.2 kg |
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| SM-F271-120250 | MDS Advance Rear Guardrail (250 cm) | 250 cm | 15.7 kg |
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| SM-F271-120200 | MDS Advance Rear Guardrail (200 cm) | 200 cm | 13.8 kg |
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| SM-F271-120150 | MDS Advance Rear Guardrail (150 cm) | 150 cm | 11.1 kg |
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| SM-F272-120105 | End Guardrail with Toeboard (105 cm) | 105 cm | 9.5 kg |
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| SM-F272-120075 | End Guardrail with Toeboard (75 cm) | 75 cm | 7.7 kg |
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Bundling, Forklift Stillage & Container Top-Up Specs
Flat rectangular MDS frames stack 30 units per SM-F663 stillage and are heavily specified in export containers bound for France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and Tier-1 oil & gas sites.
Structural Engineering Details, Fleet Compatibility & Field Performance
Collective Fall Prevention Before Stepping onto the Next Lift
In traditional erection, scaffolders step onto an unguarded upper deck while clipped to a harness to install single ledgers. With SM-F271 MDS frames, crews standing safely on the lower lift raise and lock the upper lift’s +50 cm and +100 cm guardrails from below—so the upper platform is 100% enclosed before anyone climbs up.
Meeting French INRS R408, German TRBS 2121 & Oil-Gas HSE Mandates
Across France (R408), Belgium, Switzerland, and Germany (TRBS 2121), collective advance guardrails take legal precedence over personal harnesses. Multinational EPC contractors in Turkey and MENA likewise mandate MDS frames on refinery and power-plant turnarounds.
Single-Piece Lateral End Closure with SM-F272 Toeboarded Guardrail
Instead of installing two separate 75 cm end ledgers plus a loose lateral toeboard at every lift end, the all-in-one SM-F272-120075 end frame (7.7 kg) integrates double guardrails and a 15 cm steel toeboard into one quick-fit unit.
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Frequently Asked Engineering & Export Questions
What is the unit weight (kg) of MDS Advance Guardrails and how is it palletized for bulk shipping?
Does an MDS frame replace the two separate +50 cm and +100 cm guardrail ledgers?
Do SM-F271 MDS frames fit standard 50 cm pitch Ringlock verticals?
Why do French and Belgian importers specify MDS packages?
How many SM-F272 end guardrails are needed per scaffold?
Does MDS also protect crews during dismantling?
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