Buying Guide For Bollards

Organizations, as well as homeowners, utilize non-removable and removable Bollards to solve parking problems. They can also be used to control the movement of traffic and to secure an area. Some of these are removable, which makes it easy for you to reorganize them whenever needed. Others are designed to serve as a more permanent solution, so they may be strongly bolted to the ground.

They can be categorized according to the materials used in them.

• Stainless steel– They are manufactured from silver grade 304 stainless steel pipes. They are 100% recyclable. These pipes are ideal for asset protection together with architectural standards, because they are very strong and have an architectural brushed Stainless-Steel finish. You can rely on them for safeguarding an area.

• Hot-dipped galvanized steel– These are more durable because they prevent rust build-up on the surface. They are also made of stainless steel and are designed to be strong. It is more suited for areas where they are exposed to the outside weather like open parking lots and driveways.

• Safety-yellow powder coated– Bollards can also be powder coated in safety yellow, for people to easily identify them in poor light conditions. These are useful to reduce accidents or damage to the products. In some areas, the government may require safety-yellow finish to be used for better visibility of the product.

• Polyurethane– In some areas, they are placed to control traffic without causing damage to the vehicles. They are very flexible, and they can easily bounce back after impact without damage to the vehicle or extensive damage to the product. It can weather most conditions and is not susceptible to rust.

If you are looking for Bollards in Australia, it is very likely that you have a specific requirement in mind. To better help in your selection, we have also categorized them according to special functions or features available at Enforcer Group. For your info we also carry the largest range of Wheel Stops in Australia.

1. In ground

These are permanently installed in one place. And can go in concrete or asphalt. In ground Bollards also known as Below ground Bollards, are the best option for protecting your assets or store front, the reason is because they are in ground and usually put with concrete around. They are designed with fully welded hold down bars which help you install them in new concrete footings.

In ground variations can be used in parking areas, shopping centers and warehouses to control traffic and improve safety of the area. They can be stainless steel, or hot dipped galvanized and even powder coated.

2. Surface mounted

In-ground installation may not always be possible. So, you can surface mount them. They come with a base plate which can be bolted to the ground. The base plates are strongly welded to the product to ensure longevity. It is available in hot dipped galvanized steel as well as in stainless steel. You can use it in shopping centers, warehouses, car parks, driveways, and for machinery.

3. Removable

There are times when it is installed in a place where they cannot be permanently bolted to the ground. It could be because the area experiences vehicular traffic at times and may need clearance. For properties where these products are used to safeguard assets, they may have to be removed if a vehicle must be moved from that area.

They include a sleeve or a shoe which can be locked with a keylock or padlock. It is designed to be strong and durable and can be removed whenever there is a need to free up space. It can be built using stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized steel.

4. Fold-down parking

If you want to reserve your parking space so that other drivers do not use it, then the fold-down variation could solve your problem. These are designed to be installed on the concrete with nuts and bolts. They are locked into an upright position, and no one can fold it down until you use your key. Once it is unlocked and folded down, you can easily park your car.

It can be used in organizations to reserve parking spaces for their staff. Additionally, it can also be used in crowded residential areas where people end up using your parking space without permission or authorization. Fold-down bollards at Enforcer Group are built using hot-dipped galvanized steel and are powder coated in safety yellow. They include a red reflective band to be easily visible in poor visibility conditions.

5. Flexible

Enforcer Group manufacturers these using polyurethane. These come in a high visibility color and include a highly reflective tape. The reason many people and organizations use them is because they can easily bounce back after impact. Another advantage of using is that they do not cause any damage to the vehicles. They can be used along with speed bumps for regulating, guiding, and separating traffic easily and safely.

We hope this page has helped give you a few answers to the questions: To find out more about the bollards we stock or our bollard installation services, get in touch with our team of professionals today!