What are automatic bollards?
Bollards are primarily used for security purposes, where you need to restrict access to certain areas. Automatic bollards at Barriers Direct are made from durable steel that are long lasting and impact resistant, so will be able to successfully prevent any unauthorised access on your property or site.
What are retractable bollards?
Retractable bollards offer a simple, attractive solution. They neatly telescope down into in-ground receivers when unlocked, sitting flush with the ground, so they are neither a tripping hazard nor an obstruction. When extended, they offer a sleek, clean perimeter edge that guides and manages traffic.
What are automatic bollards made of?
Automatic bollards can be manufactured from either mild steel or powder coated to any colour or finish with stainless steel. Their design incorporates either a heavy duty hydraulic power pack or a very quiet pneumatic power unit.
What is bollard system?
Bollards are vertical post installed for controlling or directing vehicles in areas including traffic gates, playgrounds, roadways, malls, parks, landscapes, pathways, and toll booths among many others. They are perfect security solution for securing wide perimeter entrances.
What is a rising bollard?
The Automatic Rising Bollard is a retractable bollard, hydraulically powered barricade which has a lift height of 600mm. Automatic Rising Bollards provide automated heavy-duty vehicle access control and protection against ram-raiding. The Automatic Rising Bollards can be interfaced to any access control systems.
How much does a retractable bollard cost?
Usually in developing countries or regions, the bollard installation cost to the client is about $200 to $500 per bollard as specified. In Europe and the United States and other more developed regions, the amount of installation of a more conventional automatic bollards should be about 1200-1500 U.S. dollars or more.
What is a bollard pole?
A bollard is a short post used to create a protective or architectural perimeter. When installed primarily as a visual guide, they guide traffic and mark boundaries. As architectural elements they come in a wide variety of shapes and styles to accentuate or visually stand out in their settings.
What is a driveway bollard?
Driveway bollards The most common use of commercial-grade bollards at single-family homes is as a driveway barrier. These are especially popular in narrow alleys where non-residents sometimes park in front of the garage. A set of collapsible driveway bollards keeps the garage entrance clear.
How effective are bollards?
Building security Security bollards are an effective option for protecting buildings from impact and theft, but they have the added bonus of avoiding clutter around a storefront. Unlikely other barriers, bollards can restrict vehicle access but still allow a clear pedestrian flow.
Are bollards safe?
While the decorative bollards mentioned above are used to visually identify specific areas, theft protection bollards are designed to prevent vehicle access to a storefront. In more extreme cases, too, they protect against terrorist attacks in high security areas. That’s why they must be stronger and more efficient.
Can I put a bollard on my drive?
Is it OK to position a bollard directly behind my car rather than across the entrance to my driveway? Most definitely. This is a cost-effective way of keeping your vehicles secure, especially on a large driveway with a wide entrance.
How far apart should bollards be placed?
It’s recommended that bollards designed to regulate traffic flow be spaced no less than 3 feet apart in order to satisfy the accessibility requirements of the Americans With Disability Act, but no more than 5 feet apart in order to block the minimum width of a vehicle.