The 120mm Bollard Sweet Spot: Why This Diameter Beats 90mm and 168mm on Total Cost Specifiers choosing bollards face a diameter decision long before they pick a brand. Go too thin and the post looks decorative; go too thick and the cost and bulk outweigh the need. For the large middle of access-cont...
Not every site that needs an automatic bollard has a mains power supply within easy reach. Construction sites, temporary event venues, rural estates, remote parking areas and perimeter gates often sit far from the nearest electrical cabinet. A battery bollard solves this problem by storing its own e...
Bollards are one of the most recognizable tools for stopping vehicles and controlling access, but they are not the only option. Depending on the site, the threat level, the available budget and the look you want, several alternatives can do part or all of the same job. The right choice depends on wh...
Electric bollards are one of the most flexible ways to control vehicle access, but their price range can be wide. A basic automatic bollard for a residential driveway may cost a few thousand dollars, while a crash-rated system for a high-security facility can reach tens of thousands per unit. Unders...
Installing bollards seems like a simple way to improve site security, but the question of permits often comes up early. Do you need planning permission? Is an electrical permit required? What about sidewalks, roads or heritage areas? The answer depends on where the bollards are installed, who owns t...
You are standing on a subway platform, the train is pulling in, and you notice a row of metal posts with a cable or rail running along the edge. The first thought most people have is simple: what is that thing? Then a few more questions follow. Is it a fence? Isn't there usually a glass wall? And do...
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