An Anti Ram Bollard can provide better safety for warehouses and shopfronts. The anti ram design reduce the risk of the bollard bending or breaking. They are commonly used to reduce the risk of theft and damage to nearby assets and infrastucture.
What is an anti ram bollard?
An anti ram bollard is a steel post that is used to reduce the risk of damage from vehicles. The bollards can be used at key points that may be at risk from vehicle impacts. Their tough design reduce the risk of damage to warehouse infrastructure.
Why use an anti ram bollard?
Anti ram bollards can be used to -
- Reduce the risk of damage from impacting vehicles
- Protect key infrastructure from damage
- Reduce expensive repair costs
- Reduce the risk of vehicle, store or warehouse theft
An anti ram bollard can usually be impacted from a vehicle will little damage to the bollard. Depending on the vehicle it may lessen the damage also. There are 2 main anti ram bollard types available.
Fixed anti ram bollard - installed next to important infrastructure or machinery that is exposed to damage or impact
Retractable anti ram bollard - installed at warehouse or shop doors to deter the risk of ramming from vehicles
How strong are anti ram bollards?
Anti ram bollards are usually made from steel. This makes them quite strong and suitable for vehicle impacts. Depending on the vehicle in the area you may require a different size or format anti ram bollard.
The Autobahn Impact Recovery Bollard is flexible upon impact. It is ideal for warehouse racking and forklift charging points. Upon impact the bollard will bend to reduce damage to both the impacting vehicle and the bollard itself.
For harder wearing environments the Black Bull Heavy Duty Bollard provides better warehouse protection. The thick steel protects machinery and racking from impact to create safer working environments.
