Before committing to automatic bollard installation, facility managers and procurement teams often ask: what are the ongoing electricity costs? The answer might surprise you — automatic bollards are among the most energy-efficient access control solutions available. How Electric Bollards Use Power A...
One of the most common questions in bollard planning is how far apart the bollards need to be. The answer depends on what you are trying to stop and what you need to let through. Get the spacing wrong in either direction and you either block legitimate users or leave gaps that defeat the security pu...
If you manage a facility with automatic bollards, you already know they work hard day after day. Cars hit them, rain soaks them, and temperature swings stress the internal parts. The question is not whether they need maintenance, but how much. The honest answer depends on what kind of bollards you h...
If you manage a facility with automatic bollards, you already know they work hard day after day. Cars hit them, rain soaks them, and temperature swings stress the internal parts. The question is not whether they need maintenance, but how much. The honest answer depends on what kind of bollards you h...
The Security Paradox at Hospitals Hospitals have an impossible job when it comes to access control. They need to be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Emergency vehicles must be able to reach the ER instantly. Patients in crisis need to get through the door without delays. Staff work around the...
Why Government Buildings Attract Threats Government buildings are high-profile targets. They house the machinery of governance, hold sensitive records, and often contain the offices of officials who make controversial decisions. A protest that turns violent, a disgruntled former employee with a grud...