Bollards and posts are an essential part of modern urban design, providing a secure barrier between pedestrians and vehicles.
This guide will provide an overview of the different types of bollards and posts available, as well as their benefits and installation requirements.
Bollards come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including round, square, and rectangular. They can be made of steel, concrete, or wood, and can be either removable, telescopic or permanent. Posts are like bollards, but they are taller and narrower, and are typically used to mark boundaries or provide additional security.
Both bollards and posts can be used to control traffic, provide security, and protect pedestrians from vehicles.
Installation requirements vary depending on the type of bollard or post, and the location of the installation.
It is important to consider the environment, size, and weight of the bollard or post when choosing the right type for your application. With the right selection and installation, bollards and posts can provide a secure and attractive addition to any public space.
We provide a vast range of Bollards & Posts, including, telescopic, removable, hoops, fixed, fold-down, and self-righting. We do not offer the automated electric bollards, as they add a higher level of complexity and cost, which most of our customers do not require.
As a rule, the height of the parking bollard or post provides the necessary level of protection. We manufacture all our bollards from mild steel, and they have a powder coated finish
The self-righting posts that we offer are bought in from a very reliable source.
Our bollards and posts can serve several purposes including visual deterrence, segregation, car security, delineation, and perimeter protection. Any type of Bollard or Post will provide excellent additional security to any building or surrounding area, as well as protect areas susceptible to collision impacts. It is also possible to control vehicle access and reserve parking spaces using security and protection bollards or parking posts.
Our company understands the importance of installing bollards. Regardless of their use, bollards do not have to compromise aesthetics when used to provide perimeter protection or to effectively segregate pedestrians and vehicles. It is our intention to provide high-quality security and protection bollard and parking posts, which will not detract from the overall appearance of any building or open area.
As a result of the many vehicles that have been stolen in and around our area over the past few years, our own Telescopic Security Post has become extremely popular. With this product, the USP is that should the inner (part above ground) get damaged, only the inner portion would need to be replaced, therefore saving both time and money by not having to excavate the entire unit, as is the case with many other Telescopic Bollards on the market.
The installation of telescopic bollards is becoming more and more popular among homeowners who wish to secure their property and protect their vehicle from theft. A security system such as this can be installed at the end of driveways or outside garage doors to deter potential thieves.
Several of our products are equipped with a padlock. We are aware that some people require integral locks on their car parking bollards or posts. However, according to recent customer feedback, this is something that can quickly malfunction. In contrast, with a padlock, should it get lost ord amaged, a replacement is much cheaper to purchase from a local hardware store.
Deterrents such as car parking bollards and posts are also highly effective
In addition to traditional and modern designs, many of our bollards can be coordinated with other street furniture. Telescopic Security Bollards or Bumblebee Bollards (made to order) are available for locations that may be susceptible to collision impacts.
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As Aremco Barriers understands that you may have specific bollard requirements, our bollards can be customised by adding reflective strips and eyebolts for chains.
Since we manufacture in the UK, we can also look at customer-designed products.
When used in conjunction with warning signs, bollards can be a practical security solution for larger open spaces. This includes car parks, forecourts, and precincts that are only accessible on foot. Bollards can be permanent, removable, or telescopic, and provide excellent protection against vehicles while looking welcoming to pedestrians.
On sites that are vulnerable to organised crime threats, bollards will also allow you to control vehicle access to your site.
Various types of Security and Protection Bollards and Parking Posts can be used to control traffic intake size by restricting movements or to control traffic speed by narrowing the available space.
Traffic-control bollards may be mounted near each other to block ordinary cars, yet far enough apart to permit double buggies, mobility scooters, and bicycles to pass. Car-free zones can also be enclosed using fixed bollards.
Overspill parking onto pavements and verges can be controlled using bollards and other street furniture.
To protect assets, bollards are used throughout heavy industry and in commercial building management. In most cases, they are composed of a single steel post either bolted into concrete or installed directly into a hard surface. Aremco Barriers also offer the option of Bollards with separate caps for insertion into the bollard one it has been filled with concrete, giving further protection. A bollard may be used to protect utilities, electronics, machinery, buildings, or pedestrians from accidental collisions with vehicles, including passenger cars or forklifts.
It is becoming increasingly imperative to control traffic access to ensure vehicles are protected in a safe and secure manner. Our products are designed to provide this protection.
Certain locations require bollards to mitigate criminal threats, but because these are located outside of the premises in pedestrian areas, certain factors should be considered when installing them.
The following recommendations will assist designers in planning the location and arrangement of bollards to meet operational objectives while minimising any negative impacts on route capacity, comfort, convenience, or conflict.
It is recommended that the total width of a bollard array (measured from outermost bollard structures) be greater than the exit width being protected.
It is recommended that bollards be positioned away from a site’s natural pinch points, such as narrow passageways, in order to maintain existing service levels.
Ensure that bollards are placed in such a way that they will not force pedestrians to walk close to the edge of the road.
Identify pedestrian unplanned routes by considering factors beyond the site boundary, such as public transportation stations, large office buildings, or tourist attractions.
Near pedestrian unplanned routes, position bollards in a perpendicular direction.
Do not place bollards in areas likely to cause pedestrian conflict, such as areas where pedestrian unplanned routes overlap, or where visibility is limited, especially along narrow passageways or where stationary activity occurs, such as queuing.
It is important to keep in mind the height and visibility of bollards, particularly during low light conditions or during rush hour peaks, when they may be obscured by crowds.
In cases of high or complex flow conditions, a site assessment may be necessary.
A site that is subject to high levels of pedestrian traffic must accommodate movement safely and in a convenient and comfortable manner.
A bollard spaced with a gap of 1.2M has negligible effects on pedestrians’ convenience, such as changing body position or reducing speed for a short period of time. Under these conditions, the health and safety of pedestrians would not be compromised.
