Bollards are used to restrict vehicular traffic, protect a specific area, and also have a certain decorative effect. The common types of bollards are fixed bollards, removable bollards and automatic bollards.
Fixed Bollards
The first one is the fixed bollard, it is installed in a fixed position, can not be moved, commonly used in the long-term need to limit vehicle traffic places. It has a variety of materials, such as stainless steel, iron, cement, wood, etc., we need to choose the right bollard according to different use scenarios.
Stainless steel bollards are impact and corrosion resistant, commonly used in urban areas and private residences, and generally costly. Iron bollards can be designed with local architectural style before precast, and good design has classical beauty. Cement bollards are inexpensive and can be designed with a variety of appearances, whether in urban areas or landscape parks, are very common. Wooden bollards have a short service life and are generally used for guidance and decorative functions, commonly found in landscape parks and countryside.
Removable Bollards
The second type is the removable bollard, which is convenient for short-term use. It is usually designed with a pull ring at the top for easy movement. The bottom of the design has a keypad, daily use can be locked. Removable bollards are usually made of stainless steel for long life. It is commonly used in garages, parks, residential areas and so on.
Automatic Bollards
The third type is automatic bollard. The main material is stainless steel, remote control to rise and fall, daily use requires electricity. According to the driving method can be divided into electromechanical automatic bollard, hydraulic automatic bollard, pneumatic bollard. Electromechanical automatic bollard is the use of electric motor mode, short rise height, slow speed, the motor is easy to damage. Hydraulic automatic bollard is the use of hydraulic oil and motor integrated, mature technology and stable performance, the most widely used on the market. Pneumatic bollard is driven by air, external pneumatic device, safety and environmental protection, higher prices. Semi-automatic bollards are also air-driven, usually equipped with a key, the use of the key inserted, the bollard automatically raised, manual pressure is required when descending.
These are the common types of bollards, some are suitable for home use, some are suitable for public places. Bollards play an important role in traffic management, pedestrian and vehicular traffic diversion, and safety protection.