Ultimate guide to choosing a bollard

Bollards are essential for controlling vehicle access, enhancing safety, and protecting infrastructure. But surprisingly most bollards are not designed to withstand impact! The result, is a never ending cycle of damage and waste.

A steel bollards is rigid and will not absorb impact- creating a dangerous obstacle and weak plastic bollards (made using traditional plastics) will just bend

But don't worry- we have developed the world's first solution that provides resistance against impact and makes both the bollard and surrounding foundations re-usable impact after impact, saving you thousands over the life of a development.

Like an iceburgh, it's not what you can see that matters, it is what lies beneath the surface that provides the resistance against impact by a vehicle.

Overcome all problems - seriously!

This system overcomes every problem you will have ever experienced with installing or maintaining bollards- taking this difficult job and making it simple!

Using this system you can install steel, stainless steel or Advanced Polymer Bollards, but the magic is what you cannot see. View Impact Recovery Bollards

Others have tried to copy our products but no other bollard can protect the expensive footings impact after impact - for the life of a development (100 years+)!

Designed for City of Perth to overcome expensive maintenace, they needed

a bollard that

Could provide protection
Be low cost to maintain
Protect the surrounding foundations from damage
Be removable for events or maintenance Photo courtesy of City of Perth

Installing a bollard

1. Planning and Design

Determine the purpose and location of the bollards.
Assess the traffic patterns and potential impact force.
Choose the appropriate type of bollard based onyour requirements

2. Site Preparation

Mark the locations for the bollards
Excavate holes for the bollards, ensuring they are deep enough to accommodate the bollard and foundation (typically 600mm- 1m feet deep).
Clear debris and ensure the bottom of each hole is level.

3. Reinforcement Installation

Place ground socket in position and pour concrete to secure
For Surface Mount Bollard - secure re-usable base plate using impact resistant concrete anchors
Once concrete has cured insert Resistane Core in ground socket/ atatch to base plate using securing stud supplied
Attach Impact Recovery Rings to resistance Core

5. Concrete Pouring

Mix the concrete according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Pour the concrete around the bollard, filling the hole to ground level.
Use a trowel to smooth the surface and ensure proper drainage away from the bollard.

Bollard Installation
Simply slip the bollard over the Impact Recovery Rings
Secure bollard using securing stud near base fo bollard (to sit beneath the bottom Ring)

6. Impact-Absorbing Foundation

Incorporate impact-absorbing pads or bases beneath the bollard to reduce the force of impacts.
Consider using a flexible connection between the bollard and the foundation to allow for some movement during impacts.

7. Curing and Final Touches

Allow the concrete to cure according to the manufacturer’s guidelines (typically 24-48 hours).
Once cured, check the stability of the bollard and make any necessary adjustments.
Consider painting or marking the bollards for visibility.

Maintenance and Reusability

Regularly inspect the bollards for any signs of damage or wear.
In the event of an impact, assess the condition of both the bollard and the foundation.
Replace or repair damaged components as necessary, ensuring minimal disruption to the surrounding area.

Conclusion

By following these guidelines, you can install bollards that are not only impact-resistant but also reusable after severe impacts. Proper planning, installation, and maintenance are key to ensuring long-term functionality and safety.