Bollards are an excellent high security solution for an area with a lot of foot traffic.
Bollards are an excellent high security solution for an area with a lot of foot traffic. There are many types of bollards to fit your security needs. Bollards are short and thick cylinders that are made of strong materials, usually concrete. They are made to block vehicles from entering areas, but with the invention of retractable bollards, you can have the best of both worlds.
Crash-Ratings Relate to Bollards
According to standards set by the U.S. State Department, Hercules High Security provides adequate protection. The K-rating system for bollards is a scaling system for the amount of protection a bollard provides against vehicles. The different K ratings indicate at what maximum speed the bollards will stop a moving 15,000-pound vehicle. The scaling system comes in three levels: K4, K8, K12. At K4, the bollard can stop a 15,000-pound vehicle at 30 MPH. At K8, the speed becomes 40 MPH, and finally, K12 is able to stop a 15,000-pound vehicle at 50 MPH. The K-rating system applies to all fences.
Electronic and Non-Permanent Bollards
If the area you are looking to protect also sees vehicular traffic, consider getting non-permanent bollards. A guard or electronic security system controls them. Retractable bollards can be removed at any time, making them the perfect solution for commercial areas. They can keep consumers out of the area during non-business hours.
Protecting Residential and Commercial Areas
Many shopping centers with drop-off areas have bollards in front of their store to prevent any vehicles from accidentally driving on the sidewalk. At Target, you may see a large round ball to represent their logo. Safety can be an aesthetic choice, and with bollards, the possibilities are endless. Retractable bollards can be used in residential areas to keep the neighborhood safe without eyesores. Bollards can be dressed in many different ways upon their installation. Our team of security fencing professionals will help you find the right bollards for your needs.
Choose Hercules High Security to Protect Your Property
Whether you need White House-level security fencing, or you need the perfect version of a white picket fence to guard your business or residential property, trust the experts at Hercules High Security. For more information and to learn how we can meet your custom fencing needs, contact Hercules High Security online or give us a call at 1-800-395-9597. Our professionals are ready to serve you from Maryland and the Washington Metropolitan area to Richmond, Virginia. We have branch offices in Manassas, Richmond, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia, and Maryland. We will ensure your investment serves your family and your business for years to come! For updates and to see projects we’re working on, visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.