Learn more about the benefits of removable bollards.
Are you looking for an effective way to minimize property damage while enhancing safety for drivers and pedestrians? Hercules Custom Iron installs commercial and industrial bollards while enhancing safety for drivers and pedestrians. They provide a visual guide and deter vehicles from going the wrong way or might be out of control. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of removable bollards.
What are Bollards?
Bollards are short, robust barriers made of metal or concrete that are drilled into the ground to prevent vehicle traffic from hitting buildings or pedestrians. They are usually posts but can be converted into any shape. Bollards are typically used to protect structures and walkways and help direct traffic access and flow. For instance, bollards can withstand the impact if a vehicle leaves the roadway.
You will often see bollards surrounding busy walkways, in front of stores, and in front of crucial infrastructure such as hospitals. While most bollards are permanent, some are removable and can be retracted to allow vehicles to pass if needed. Benefits include:
- Strengthen safety
- Lower injury risk
- Fewer vehicular collisions
- Protection for structures
- Enhanced traffic flow
- Unwanted parking deterrent
What to Know About Removable Bollards
Enhancing flexibility regarding site access is vital, especially when upgrading other security measures or are otherwise incapacitated. The posts that support these bollards can be removed from their sleeves, then the lid connects to the ground. This approach allows quicker and easier access for vehicle or foot traffic. For instance, a summer street party will require crowd control efforts that are different from a sporting event.
Adding padlocks to your removable bollards will make them more secure. This will ensure that unauthorized users cannot deactivate them and walk away with them.
Design of Removable Bollards
While removable bollards are similar in design to their counterparts, you can raise or lower them remotely or by direct access. Once you deactivate or return them to the ground, they open up a driveway or walkway. Removable bollards are ideal for smaller access points, such as wrought iron gates or alleys that might or might not slide open when a compatible sensor is detected.
Upgrading Bollards
Upgrading your bollards to protect your property is a valuable investment. For instance, stainless steel bollards can help protect against impact damage from vehicles driven by operators with bad intentions. They can also help you determine whether an incident occurred due to an accident and not by design.
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If you are ready to install your chain link fence and add railings or you still have some more questions, we here at Hercules Custom Iron are here to help. We have many years of experience and will ensure that your chain link fence will serve you and your family for years. Visit us online or call us at 1-800-331-2590. For advice, updates, and to see what we are up to, be sure to follow us on social media on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.