6 Benefits Of Rising Bollards
Rising bollards, manual and automated, are a common sight, particularly at the entrance to grand embassy residences, mansions, apartment blocks, industrial complexes and the like. But why are so many businesses and individuals choosing rising bollards as a security solution for their property?
In this short article, we describe what rising bollards are, how they work, and list 6 of the key benefits of this unique access control solution.
What are rising bollards?
Rising bollards are an access control and security solution in place of security gates, which rise from and retract underground to control vehicular access to premises.
How do rising bollards work?
Usually integrated with other traffic management or access control systems, rising bollards can function using various methods, which include:
Pneumatic – This highly accurate and easy-to-maintain method of controlling rising bollards, uses a compressed air system to move the bollard up.
Electronic – An electronic rising bollard system is controlled by an almost silent electric motor, usually located inside the cylinder.
Hydraulic – A hydraulic rising bollard system lifts the bollard using a motor and pump which forces compressed hydraulic oil into the cylinder to produce a powerful lifting force.
Benefits of rising bollards
Rising bollards are highly secure
With the complete steel unit being lowered to around 800mm underground, then set in place with concrete, added to a lift height from ground level of about 600mm, rising bollards are an extremely secure access control solution.
Rising bollards provide easy traffic control
Whether automated or manually controlled, rising bollards are a highly-effective way to control traffic in and out of your residential or commercial premises or private road, especially when coupled with a traffic light system.
Rising bollards are low maintenance
Once installed by a professional engineer, rising bollards require very little maintenance. That said, we’d still recommend having a service and inspection plan in place, to ensure ongoing and optimal performance.
Rising bollards provide a powerful deterrent
Because of their robust appearance, manual or automated rising bollards provide a powerful deterrent to those looking to drive into a premise or down a roadway without prior authorisation.
Rising bollards look good
Whether your premises is new or older, if it has stunning architectural features such as a sweeping driveway or courtyard, manually controlled or automated rising bollards provide a pleasing aesthetic, without imposing.
Rising bollards are silent
Although most modern automated gates, whether domestic gates, industrial gates, swing gates or sliding gates are largely silent when operating, rising bollards are quieter still, whilst also providing a high level of security.
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If you’re looking to install rising bollards or barriers, or any other access control or security solution on your premises, contact Gate Control, one of the UK's leading suppliers of industrial gates, bollards, barriers, access control systems and other security solutions.