Applications for Bollards

Bollards are used where traffic control, security and safety enhancements are needed. A bollard can block off an area from vehicle access, keep pedestrians safe on walkways, protect a building from vehicle impact and more. Many industries benefit from bollards on their property.

Where Are Bollards Used?

Blockaides, Inc. has a solution for all use cases of bollards. We have worked with professionals across dozens of industries to deliver effective safety solutions. Blockaides has bollard products for these industries:

Types of Bollards

Bollards make up three categories based on their purpose:

• Decorative bollards: Decorative bollards are designed for low-impact applications like lining pathways and directing traffic.
• Safety: Safety bollards block entrances and roadways to direct traffic to designated areas. These bollards have a medium-impact rating.
• Security: Security bollards protect people and property from intentional vehicle damage. Since the chance of a vehicle impacting these bollards is likely, security bollards are made with durable materials.

How Bollards Are Used Across Applications

Bollards are versatile, serving many purposes across venues and industries. Use bollards to:

• Block and direct traffic: Areas with abundant foot and vehicle traffic need a way to manage these large volumes. Bollards serve as guides around walkways, allowing people access to sidewalks and walking paths. These barriers make roadways more obvious to drivers, instructing them where to go.
• Reduce the chance of an accident: Since bollards effectively separate foot traffic from vehicle traffic, pedestrian-vehicle accidents are less likely to occur, keeping drivers, employees and customers safe on your property.
• Illuminate the premises: If you want to improve visibility after the sun goes down, install lighted bollards. The light helps people see as they walk at night, especially if your property is isolated with little to no light from surrounding buildings.
• Protect buildings: Bollards around your building prevent cars from getting too close and accidentally driving into your building.
• Improve aesthetics: With the right style and color, bollards can complement your building’s architecture, improving the appearance of your property.
• Restrict access: Bollards prevent vehicle access to areas like shipment delivery zones. These barriers ensure customers and employees stay in their designated parking lots and that authorized vehicles can access and use the area.
• Enhance security: Bollards can deter theft and break-ins around your property. Automatic bollards on roadways can make it more difficult to access your property after hours, and lighted bollards keep areas illuminated at night.

Design and Installation Options for Bollards

When choosing a bollard for your property, consider the:

• Material: They are made from aluminum, cast iron, steel, recycled plastic or stainless steel.
• Function: Bollards can be automatic or fixed, removable or permanent and with or without lights, depending on your application’s needs.
• Footing: Footings keep the bollard in place using reinforcing steel and concrete.
• Spacing: The number of feet apart your bollards should be depends on the traffic you want to keep in and out.

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