Aremco Barriers – Access Control Knowledge Centre

Fixed vs Removable vs Telescopic Bollards – Which Should I Choose?            If you need to prevent or control vehicle access, a steel bollard can provide a relatively simple solution. But choosing the bollard itself is only half the decision. Do you need a fixed bollard that permanently prevents access, a removable bollard that can be lifted out when required, or a telescopic bollard that retracts into the ground? All three can be used for vehicle access control, but they operate very differently. At Aremco Barriers , we manufacture and supply fixed, removable and telescopic steel bollards for commercial, industrial and private applications throughout the UK. In this guide, we'll compare the three types and explain the practical differences you should consider before choosing. What Is a Fixed Bollard? A fixed bollard is permanently installed in position. For a typical root-fixed installation, part of the steel post extends below ground level and...

How Far Apart Should Bollards Be Spaced? When planning a row of bollards, one of the most important questions is: How far apart should the bollards be? There isn't one spacing that's correct for every installation. The right distance depends on what the bollards are intended to achieve, the type of vehicles using the area, whether pedestrians need to pass between them and the layout of the site. A row of bollards designed to discourage cars from entering an area may need a completely different arrangement from bollards positioned around a warehouse doorway or protecting machinery from vehicle movements. At Aremco Barriers , we manufacture and supply fixed, removable, telescopic and fold-down steel bollards for commercial, industrial and private applications throughout the UK. In this guide, we'll explain the main things to consider when deciding how far apart your bollards should be. Why Does Bollard Spacing Matter? The spacing between bollards determines what can ...

How Wide Should a Vehicle Entrance Gate Be? One of the first questions you'll need to answer when ordering a manual swing gate is: How wide does my gate need to be? It might seem straightforward – measure the entrance and order a gate to match. In practice, there are several things worth considering before deciding on the final width. The vehicles using the entrance, turning angle, available space, gate configuration and even exactly where you take your measurement from can all affect the specification. At Aremco Barriers , we've been manufacturing manual gates and barriers for more than 40 years. In this guide, we'll explain what to consider when deciding how wide a vehicle entrance gate should be. What Is the Clear Opening of a Gate? The clear opening is the usable space available for vehicles to pass through when the gate is fully open. This is one of the most important measurements when planning a vehicle entrance. It shouldn't be confused with the overa...

What Is the Difference Between a Raise-Arm Barrier and a Swing Gate?     When you need to control vehicles entering a car park, commercial premises, industrial site or private access road, two of the simplest manual solutions are a raise-arm barrier and a manual swing gate . Both can be used to control vehicle access, both are manually operated and neither requires electricity or an automated control system. However, they work very differently. A raise-arm barrier uses a horizontal boom that lifts upwards to allow a vehicle through, while a swing gate opens horizontally across the site. So which one should you choose? At Aremco Barriers , we've been manufacturing manual vehicle access-control products for more than 40 years. In this guide, we'll explain the differences between raise-arm barriers and swing gates and look at the practical considerations that can help you decide which is most suitable for your site. What Is a Raise-Arm Barrier? A manual raise-arm barrier ...