Counterweighted or freestanding guardrail
We manufacture ANANKE Weight guardrails that rest on the roof with counterweights, without drilling into the roof. Tested collective protection, made to measure for each project.
Aluminum
Profiles
110 cm
Minimum height
We meet the standards
- UNE-EN 14122-3
- Made in Spain
— Our models
Four ANANKE Models for Every Type of Anchoring
Each ANANKE guardrail is designed for a specific surface (counterweighted, sheet-mounted, floor-mounted, or wall-mounted). Choose yours or ask us for technical advice.
01 / ANANKE
ANANKE Weight
Counterweighted guardrail
- Installation flexibility
- Preserves the base structure
- Easy relocation
- Durability
02 / ANANKE
ANANKE Plate
Sheet-mounted guardrail
- High strength and durability
- Quick, easy installation
- Adaptability
- Low maintenance
03 / ANANKE
ANANKE Wall
Wall-mounted guardrail
- Space saving
- High stability
- Easy installation
- Discreet appearance
04 / ANANKE
ANANKE Ground
Floor-anchored guardrail
- Great strength and service life
- Quick, easy installation
- High structural stability
- Attractive appearance
— WHERE TO INSTALL A COUNTERWEIGHTED GUARDRAIL?
Compatible Surfaces Without Drilling
The system spreads the load over a larger area than the traditional anchor point, so it does not compromise the watertightness of the roof or require additional reinforcement in the structure.
Deck roof and sandwich panel
Perimeter protection without compromising the waterproofing layer, common in industrial buildings with a valid warranty or on photovoltaic roofs.
Trapezoidal or flat sheet metal
A solution for projects that do not allow drilling into the roof sheet, with the load distribution calculated on the counterweighted base.
Standing seam and skylights
Load distribution calculated so as not to strain the roof slope on standing seam roofs or compromise skylight curbs.
Roof with perimeter parapet
The counterweight rests directly on the base with no need for mechanical fastening to the parapet or the roof structure.
Freestanding Guardrail Manufacturer in Spain
We design and manufacture your counterweighted guardrail to suit your project.
All of our production takes place in Spain. This allows us to control quality, offer tight lead times, and customize any project without extra costs.
24h
Quote response
48/72h
Shipping after quote acceptance.
— How we work
Supply of Freestanding Guardrails for Your Projects
From first contact to final documentation. We handle the entire cycle of the safety system:
01 / PROJECT
Custom design
We review the data sheet for your roof and calculate the number and weight of the counterweights needed per section.
02 / FACTORY
Made in Spain
We produce each counterweighted guardrail in our own facilities with the exact dimensions and finish of your project.
03 / DELIVERY
Certified documentation
We deliver the installation manual and the data sheet with every supply.
— QUOTE
Request a Price for Your Counterweighted Guardrail
The price depends on the linear meters of perimeter, the number of counterweights per section, and the type of bearing surface. Send us the measurements and we will return a quote with a breakdown of model, counterweights, and delivery time.
- No obligation Fixed quote in writing
- Technical advice included in the offer
- Financing available for businesses
611 14 24 46
Mon–Fri · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Direct technical support
Tell us about your project
We will reply within 24 business hours.
What People Ask Us Most About Safety Guardrails
Does it need mechanical anchoring to the roof?
No. The system is held in place by the weight of the counterweights themselves, without drilling into sheet metal, sandwich panel, or waterproofing membrane. This is the difference compared with an anchored system, which does require drilling and sealing every fixing point.
How many counterweights do I need per linear meter of counterweighted guardrail on site?
It depends on the roof height, the wind exposure of the area, and the type of bearing surface. Our technical team calculates the exact distribution from the project and prepares the quote based on this data.
Can it be installed on a roof with photovoltaic panels?
Yes, as long as the safety clearance between the counterweights and the photovoltaic installation’s structure is respected. We review the roof data sheet on every project to advise on the best option.
What documentation is delivered with the order?
The installation manual and the data sheet for the ANANKE Weight model, ready to attach to the tender documentation or to the site inspection.
Is the price of the counterweighted safety guardrail higher than that of an anchored system?
The cost is usually similar to that of an equivalent anchored system; the real difference lies in the savings on drilling and sealing labor, and in avoiding the risk of voiding the roof’s waterproofing warranty.
Does the same guardrail work for any roof?
No. The anchoring depends on the surface: counterweighted if the roof cannot be drilled, sheet-mounted with self-drilling fasteners, floor-mounted if there is concrete or a parapet, and wall-mounted if a vertical structure is available. Each situation has its own ANANKE model.
Everything You Need to Know About the Counterweighted Guardrail
What Is a Freestanding Guardrail and How Does It Work?
A freestanding guardrail is held in place by its own weight: concrete or steel counterweights distributed on the base, with no need to drill into sheet metal, sandwich panel, or waterproofing membrane. The system spreads the load over a larger area than the traditional anchor point, so it does not compromise the watertightness of the roof or require additional reinforcement in the structure.
We manufacture the range in aluminum profiles with handrail and intermediate tube in 3-meter bars, caps and hinges in plastic parts, and a toe board when the roof edge finish is 100 mm or less. The distance between posts is calculated at 1,500 mm, with a sloped variant available for pitched roofs. Assembly is done with hex-head self-drilling fasteners, with no specialized tools.
Compatible with deck roofs, sandwich panel, trapezoidal or flat sheet metal, standing seam roofs, and surfaces with a parapet. When the roof does not allow any kind of drilling —a common case in industrial buildings with a valid waterproofing warranty or on photovoltaic roofs— freestanding guardrails are, in practice, the only viable alternative within the fall arrest system of collective protection for work at height.
Standards and Testing for the Approved Counterweighted Guardrail
The approved freestanding guardrail must demonstrate its behavior under load just like any anchored system. We test and certify the ANANKE Weight model in accordance with the UNE-EN 14122-3 standard and the criteria of the French standard NF E 85-015, which is stricter in terms of strength and permissible deformation. The test is performed by DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH, an independent laboratory, with a report available to include in your project documentation or to present at the site inspection.
The certification covers the horizontal and vertical load strength of the handrail, the counterweight’s behavior against sliding, and the overall stability of the system. It does not replace the project-specific calculation when the roof has particular allowable-load constraints; in those cases, our technical team reviews the roof data sheet before defining the number and weight of the counterweights needed.
The documented backing —test, declaration of conformity, and data sheet— is what makes it possible to demonstrate compliance with the standard to the project, the inspection, or the end client.