Ever heard your grandmother tell you to walk with people who are closer to traffic than you are? We sure did. She said it was to ensure safety and to keep a safe distance between you and a car or truck that might be speeding by. At ZASP, maintaining a safe distance between pedestrians and vehicles is critical to us – that’s why we offer bollards to help you maintain a safe distance.
If a vehicle collides with a bollard, it will be a minor or low-impact accident. Read more to understand the importance of bollards, including more information about how they respond to vehicle impacts.
How Bollards Work
Whether they are low-impact, flexible, removable or decorative bollards, these bollards are typically bolted securely to the ground. Planted bollards with plates bolted or anchored to the ground ensure a strong, durable post. Higher impact bollards typically have deeply embedded foundations to maximize their strength, and their resistance is based on the physical characteristics of the underground anchoring system.
The engineered foundation sunk into the substrate contributes to the impact capacity of crash-grade bollards. Their pointed bases also provide them with impressive braking power, giving this type of bollard excellent protection and safety in the event of a road accident.
Another factor that strengthens bollards is their steel-coated, concrete-filled exterior. According to the laws of science, once you install this type of bollard and plant it in the ground, it becomes a powerful, virtually immovable force.
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Many types
Not all bollards are manufactured in the same way. We offer several types of bollards, each with unique methods and applications. Each bollard type is constructed with a specific purpose in mind. For example, portable bollards require flexibility and portability. Homeowners often use these bollards to control site access in public or private environments and require posts that they can easily unlock, lift and move when necessary.
Likewise, you can easily fold and move collapsible bollards to restrict or allow vehicle or pedestrian access to certain areas.
If you need to post bollards for years or for extended periods of time, you are looking for fixed bollards. You can install these types of bollards directly into the ground with a deep base so they can prevent collisions and separate cars from pedestrians. These fixed posts are perfect for areas that are known for their frequent heavy traffic.
Crash Bollards
Bollards offer more resistance than most other types of bollards. How do these heavy-duty bollards work? This bollard type has two internal steel tubes to further increase its strength instead of the regular steel exterior with concrete fill. The impressively strong core ensures that the bollard will not break on impact – making this bollard the strongest type on the market. This deterrent prevents vehicles from penetrating restricted spaces beyond the impact fence and protects pedestrians on the sidewalk from passing vehicles.
In addition, we offer both non-attack and attack resistant bollards. Non-attack bollards are primarily used by regular drivers who may be involved in accidents or traffic errors. These bollards help make the streetscape more predictable through their safe and secure design. On the other hand, some properties may face people who attempt to carry out attacks and incite property damage and destruction. Attack-resistant bollards can help property owners protect their buildings and property from intentional vehicle damage.
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Simply put, regardless of type or size, bollards are excellent tools for maximizing safety and protection around your building or property. These versatile posts also provide you with the freedom and flexibility to direct traffic and keep pedestrians safe.
If you would like to learn more about the different types of bollards and all of the options we offer, please browse our website. We’ll be happy to help you throughout the process, from learning more about bollards to considering which option is best for your application. You can contact us today to get started.