Implementing Zinc‑Steel Fence for Semi‑Permanent Zoning Divisions in Industrial Campuses

In a large mixed‑use industrial campus in Southeast Asia, the facility management faced recurring issues with demarcation of temporary operational zones and mid‑term “semi‑permanent” divisions for storage, staging and loading/unloading areas. The original boundaries were built from concrete blocks and chain link fences, which over time became dilapidated, required frequent relocation and repainting, and caused confusion over zone responsibilities. The site director admitted: “Our transient uses changed monthly, but our barrier system could not adapt—leading to safety incidents, storage overlaps, and inefficient traffic routes.”

1. Background & zone demarcation challenge

The industrial campus spans 120,000 m², with multiple tenants, heavy trucks, warehousing, and periodic re‑assignment of space. The old barrier system experienced these issues:

• Lack of flexibility: concrete walls and fixed fences prevented rapid re‑zoning when staging areas shifted.

• Maintenance overhead: chain‑link fences corroded in the humid tropical climate, posts tilted, panels bent from forklift damage.

• Safety and responsibility confusion: zones overlapped, access routes were unclear, resulting in minor collisions and delays.

Our team proposed a bespoke zinc‑steel fencing system designed for semi‑permanent zoning divisions: modular, relocatable panels, robust finish for heavy‑duty use and integration with signage and access control. The aim: provide clear zone separation, flexible future re‑configuration, and reduced maintenance cost over a 10‑year service window.

2. Specification & design features

The selected system comprised:

• Panels constructed from 3.0 mm steel sheet, zinc‑plated to 275 g/m² per side, mesh infill 50×50 mm, size 2.4 m × 2.4 m modules.

• Posts: 100 mm square tube, hot‑dip galvanised, shallow‐set for relocatability, anchored via removable bolts rather than permanent footings.

• Finish: powder coated RAL 7016 (anthracite) for durability and aesthetic consistency.

• Attachment: built‑in signage rails for zone identification, optional RFID gate integration for dynamic zone access.

• Standards: ASTM F2611-08 (ASTM International), ISO 9001 certification, ASCE wind load compliance.

Challenges included ensuring relocatable footings didn’t compromise structural stability, verifying finish durability in industrial humidity, and integrating access control while maintaining mechanical integrity.

3. Manufacturing & deployment

Manufacturing was done in our ISO-certified factory. Modules prefabricated, shipped to site, installed with removable bolt base plates. Entire layout deployable in 3 weeks.

4. Results & operational benefits

• Zone reconfiguration time dropped from 2 days to 4 hours.

• Maintenance cost reduced by 55% with no corrosion reported in 6 months.

• Zone clarity improved — fewer accidents, smoother truck routing.

• Tenants reported clearer allocation and improved satisfaction.

5. Standards & references

• ASTM International

• International Organization for Standardization

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

• Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

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• Related Article 2: Decorative Perforated Panels

• Related Article 3: Acoustic Perforated Panels

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