The Storefront Problem Every shopping mall has a storefront problem. The front of every store is made of glass. The sidewalk in front of the stores is where pedestrians walk. And the road or parking area is where cars and trucks drive. These three things are right next to each other, and every now a...
Every mechanical device eventually has a bad day, and automatic bollards are no exception. When one stops working, the first instinct for most facility managers is to call the installer. That is not always necessary. Many common problems have straightforward fixes that your on-site maintenance team ...
The bollard itself is only half the system. The control method determines how smoothly vehicles move through your entrance, how secure the perimeter actually is, and how much ongoing management the system requires. Getting this right matters more than most people realize. Remote control is the simpl...
The material you pick for bollards determines how they look in year five and whether they still do their job in year ten. Get this wrong and you will be repainting, replacing, or explaining rust stains on your client's nice new plaza. The two main choices are stainless steel and carbon steel, with c...
When specifiers sit down to choose automatic bollards for a project, the first real decision is the drive system. Hydraulic has been the default for years. Walk onto any government compound or embassy perimeter and you will likely find hydraulic units in the ground. But electric bollards have been c...
Most perimeter security projects use a mix of bollard types, not just one. The trick is knowing which type goes where. Put an automatic bollard where you need daily vehicle access and a fixed one where nothing should ever pass through. Removable bollards fill the gap for occasional access needs. Get...
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