Access Control Systems

Choosing a security bollard isn't simply a case of deciding on a size and colour. The most important question is how you need the area to operate once the bollard has been installed . Does the bollard need to remain permanently in position? Will vehicles occasionally need access? Do you want the bollard to disappear below ground when not required, or would a simple fold-down post do the job? Fixed, removable, telescopic and fold-down bollards all provide different advantages. At Aremco Barriers , we manufacture and supply a range of steel bollards for commercial, industrial and private applications across the UK. This guide explains the main differences to help you decide which type may be most suitable for your site. What Are the Main Types of Bollard? For everyday vehicle access control, bollards can broadly be divided into four types: Fixed bollards Removable bollards Telescopic bollards Fold-down bollards The right choice depends on whether vehicle access needs to be permanent,...

Which Is Right for Your Site? When you need to control vehicle access to a car park, industrial estate, commercial premises or private site, two common options are manual swing gates and height restriction barriers . Although both are used for vehicle access control, they perform very different jobs. A swing gate can physically close an entrance and prevent vehicles from passing through, while a height restriction barrier is primarily designed to prevent vehicles above a specified height from entering. Understanding that difference is the starting point when deciding which solution is right for your site. At Aremco Barriers , we manufacture both manual swing gates and height restriction barriers in the UK. In this guide, we look at the differences, where each type works best and the practical points to consider before choosing. What Is a Manual Swing Gate ? A manual swing gate is a physical gate installed across an entrance or access road. When closed and secured, it prevents vehicles...

Choosing the correct size manual swing gate starts with more than simply measuring the width of an entrance. The available opening, vehicle movements, surrounding space and how the gate will be used all need to be considered. For commercial, industrial and public-sector sites, getting these details right at the start can make the difference between a gate that is straightforward to operate and one that causes unnecessary access problems. At Aremco Barriers , we manufacture manual steel swing gates in the UK for a wide range of vehicle access-control applications. This guide explains the main measurements and practical points to consider when deciding what size swing gate you need. How Do I Measure for a Manual Swing Gate? One of the first things we need to know is the required opening between the gate posts . Measure the width of the entrance where you intend the gate to be installed and consider the actual usable space vehicles will need to pass through. It is important to distinguish...