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 Deep Should a Bollard Be Installed? One of the most common questions when installing a steel bollard is: How deep does a bollard need to go into the ground? Unfortunately, there isn't one installation depth that is correct for every bollard. The required depth depends on the design of the bollard, its overall dimensions, the manufacturer's specification, ground conditions and what the bollard is intended to do. A small parking bollard and a substantial steel protection bollard shouldn't automatically be installed using the same foundation. At Aremco Barriers , we manufacture and supply a range of steel bollards for commercial, industrial and private applications throughout the UK. In this guide, we explain the main factors that determine how deep a bollard should be installed and why the foundation is just as important as the bollard itself. What Is a Root-Fixed Bollard? A root-fixed bollard has a section of the post designed to extend below ground level. A foun...

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,...