NextGen 3000™ Universal Guardrail
Description
The NextGen 3000™ Universal Guardrail provides a state-of-the-art, non-penetrating, modular rooftop guardrail solution that installs quickly, protects the roof’s integrity and adapts to virtually any rooftop layout.
The system eliminates the need to drill into the roof membrane while delivering dependable rooftop edge protection for commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, and government facilities. Shipped nationwide, we ensure that whether your facility faces harsh Northern winters or intense Southern heat, the NextGen 3000™ Universal Guardrail delivers long-term performance with minimal maintenance.
Why Facility Managers Nationwide Choose NextGen 3000™
When workers access commercial rooftops, passive fall protection is one of the most effective ways to reduce fall hazards while ensuring federal OSHA compliance. Choosing the right rooftop guardrail involves more than simply meeting national safety requirements. Building owners coast-to-coast must also protect roof warranties, minimize installation costs, and maintain flexibility as rooftop equipment changes over time. Because the NextGen 3000™ system is completely free-standing, it outperforms other roof fall protection products without risking damage to your roof membrane.
Product Specifications & Options
• Railing Panels: Pre-assembled steel panels available in 5 ft. (14 lbs.), 7.5 ft. (21 lbs.), and 10 ft. (29 lbs.) lengths. All rails are 42 inches in height. (Note: Minimum 5 ft. returns are required at terminations to satisfy OSHA standards).
• Base Options: Each non-penetrating base weighs only 58 lbs.
o Standard Bases with Hitchpins: Designed specifically to fit with NextGen 3000 Universal Rails.
o Universal Bases with Clamps: Can be used with different-sized railings as well as NextGen 3000 rails.
• Durable Finishes: Available in a galvanized finish or a durable powder coating. Safety yellow is the standard finish, with custom colors available upon request, to match your corporate branding.
• Accessories: Compatible with Toe Boards/Kick Plates, Gates, Collapsible Rail Sockets, Ladder Corral, Kart-a-Rail & Stack Pallets.
• Stack Pallets: Ideal for bulk national orders. Includes eleven 10 ft. Rails and twelve Standard Bases (Total weight: 1,142 lbs.).
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Features:
OSHA-compliant passive fall protection
Lightweight, stackable bases with grab handles
Bases designed with neoprene rubber feet
High quality / Low cost
Simple installation
Technical Specifications:
Tested to exceed OSHA standards
58 lbs. steel bases
Pre-assembled 1.66 OD panels (5ft, 7.5ft, 10ft)
Powder coating - yellow finish standard (other colors available) or galvanized finish available
Installation:
The Universal Guardrail installs quickly with basic tools and requires no welding or specialized training.
1. Tie off according to OSHA standards.
2. Remove stones/debris from the roof at the base location.
3. Place bases 18 in. from the roof edge.
4. Insert railing panels into base sockets.
5. Secure railing to base using hitch pins or tighten clamps – depending on base type.
6. Install 5 ft. returns at terminations (Required to satisfy OSHA standards).
OSHA TESTING - NEXTGEN 3000 VS. THE COMPETITION
NextGen 3000™ Universal Guardrail
| Product / Finish | Price |
| 5 ft. Rails - Yellow | $170.00 |
| 5 ft. Rails - Galvanized | $228.00 |
| 7.5 ft. Rails - Yellow | $187.00 |
| 7.5 ft. Rails - Galvanized | $250.00 |
| 10 ft. Rails - Yellow | $207.00 |
| 10 ft. Rails - Galvanized | $270.00 |
| Standard Bases w/ Hitchpins - Yellow | $260.00 |
| Standard Bases w/ Hitchpins - Galvanized | $299.00 |
| Universal Bases w/ Clamps - Yellow | $298.00 |
| Universal Bases w/ Clamps- Galvanized | $337.00 |
Installation Comparison For Safety Railing Bases
| Company | Core System | Weight of Bases | Material | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Rail Source® | NextGen 3000™ Universal Guardrail | 58 lbs. | Lightweight formed steel | • Manual Positioning: Lighter footprint allows single-installer lifting via built-in hand grips. • Fastening: Rails drop straight into multi-directional ports and secure via hitch pins or set-screws. |
| FallProtec | EdgeProtec Guardrail | 28 lbs. (up to 3 bases per counterweight) | High-density recycled PVC | • Nestable Deployment: Stacked blocks unnest easily from shipping pallets directly at the roof edge. • Tooling: Requires no specialized heavy rigging; rails drop into vertical sleeves. |
| Kee® Safety | Kee Guard® Counterweight Base | 30 lbs. (up to 8 bases per counterweight) | 100% Recycled PVC counterweight blocks | • Modular Stacking: Installers carry light, individual blocks and stack them manually onto a cantilever arm. • Fastening: Secured to the upright rail tube via standard Allen-key torque fittings. |
| Garlock Safety Systems | Set and Prevent™ RailGuard 200™ | 108 lbs. | Locally poured concrete core wrapped in galvanized steel | • Two-Person Lift: Hand slots in the outer steel shroud require a two-worker team for safe positioning. • Fastening: Steel pins snap quickly into place through the receiver sleeve to lock the rail section. |
| BlueWater Manufacturing | SafetyRail 2000 (SR2K) Base | 108 lbs. | Class 30 heavy gray iron casting | • Rigging Compatible: Features a central lifting hook optimized for mechanical base-movers and cranes. • Isolation: Requires manual placement of a 1/8” EPDM rubber protective pad beneath the iron block. |
| Safety Rail Company | SRC360 Mobile Base | 104 lbs. | Heavy-duty gray cast iron | • Infinite Alignment: Heavy base is rolled or craned into place, allowing 360-degree rail entry angle adjustment. • Locking: Heavy-duty securing bolts are tightened down onto the rail leg with standard hand tools. |