/Automatic Bollards for Operation in Low-Temperature Winter Environments: The Cold-Resistance Advantages of Electromechanical Bollards
Automatic Bollards for Operation in Low-Temperature Winter Environments: The Cold-Resistance Advantages of Electromechanical Bollards
Nov 14 , 2025
During severe winter conditions, the operational efficacy of hydraulic bollards faces significant challenges. Their core drive medium—hydraulic fluid—becomes viscous or even solidifies at low temperatures, preventing normal operation. This results in markedly reduced lifting speeds or complete failure to raise. Consequently, many projects resort to installing heating systems for hydraulic units. However, this approach substantially increases initial costs and installation complexity while introducing heightened maintenance risks, including electrical faults and equipment damage.
In stark contrast, electrically-operated bollards like UPARK demonstrate exceptional low-temperature resilience through revolutionary design. Employing an integrated motor for direct drive, they eliminate reliance on liquid media entirely, thereby preventing functional failure caused by fluid solidification at its root.
Particularly noteworthy is the automatic bollard's ‘drainage-free system with sealed design’. This innovation significantly hinders rainwater ingress, maintaining prolonged internal dryness. Users need not concern themselves with complex winter drainage and anti-freeze measures. A single pre-winter inspection—confirming the inner cylinder is dry—ensures stable, reliable operation throughout the harshest months. This ‘one check, peace of mind all winter’ maintenance approach drastically reduces operational burdens and uncertainties compared to hydraulic systems requiring constant monitoring of heating device functionality.
Consequently, in frigid winter regions, electric mechanical bollards—with their inherent low-temperature resilience and user-friendly, maintenance-free designs like the UPARK bollard—not only guarantee absolutely reliable access control but also deliver exceptionally low operational and maintenance costs. They represent an ideal choice for high-altitude or high-latitude areas experiencing severe winter temperatures.
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