Bollards

Protect your structures, light your garden or decorate your property with bollards

By appearance, bollards are essentially short poles, but they come equipped to handle a wide range of applications. Some are decorative, and even contain lights. Many bollards have decorative bollard covers that can be replaced for a change of scenery, or in case they get damaged. Other covers come in bright colors to draw the attention of drivers.

Security bollards attach solidly to the ground and easily withstand vehicle impact. Retractable bollards and collapsible bollards have hinges or retract, either manually or by electric, pneumatic or hydraulic power. Removable bollards have tubular seats and completely pull out from the ground, useful for occasionally removing a security or safety barrier.

Bollard manufactures produce bollards from a range of materials to fit various applications:

1. Steel bollards and concrete bollards suit security situations best, since they are most likely to hold up during a vehicle impact.

2. For decoration or light railing support, aluminum bollards are adequate and easier to install.

3. Cast iron bollards have a decorative effect in landscaping, but sometimes also function as boat mooring.

4. Rubber and plastic comprise flexible bollards, useful for marking zones where solid barriers could be dangerous.

 

Buy automatic bollards, security bollards and custom bollards

Bollards are small, subtle additions to landscapes, but they play an important role in increasing security, redirecting traffic and even stopping vehicles from crashing into structures. Look for the right bollard features to fit your application, or get them custom made.
Try: Cal Pipe Manufacturing carries fixed, plate mounted, retractable and removable bollards, as well as U.S. Department of State certified bollards. They also carry many other types of bollards and bollard accessories and even produce custom bollards. TrafficGuard Direct is another option. They also carry a wide range of bollard types, including telescopic.

Find decorative bollards for style and function

Decorative bollards come in a variety of forms, from chrome plated steel for a shiny gleam to plastic covered aluminum bollards. Lighted bollards are also popular. Cast iron bollards add a decorative touch, but still provide a significant traffic barrier.
Try: Architectural Iron Company carries a range of beautiful cast iron bollards in fixed, removable and lighted forms. Reliance Foundry Bollards is another good place to look for bollards that are both decorative and functional. Several of their models come with chain eyes.

Replace your bollard covers or sleeves

Metal bollards and concrete bollards freshen up with some paint, but bollards with removable covers may require new covers eventually. When you buy these type of bollards, you may want to get a few extra covers in case the covers get damaged. Whether it's time to recover one or all of your bollards, take a look at the available cover sources.
Try: TrafficProtectors.com carries a variety of plastic bollard covers or sleeves, including basic rounded top, lighted and decorative sleeves. They also offer their products in multiple colors. Additionally, they will customize bollard sleeves with your company logo. SecureUSA carries covers in a range of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, marble and stone.

 

• Wherever car and pedestrian traffic come into proximity, use bollards to protect the pedestrians, pets and plants on your property.

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