Bollards & Road Blockers
Explore Mace Gulf’s extensive range of Bollards and Road Blockers, including Anti-Terrorist Bollards and Heavy-Duty Road Blockers, designed for unmatched security in commercial and residential areas. Our robust collection of Bollards and Road Blockers offers advanced protection and durability, meeting rigorous safety standards. Whether you’re securing high-risk zones or controlling vehicle access, our Bollards and Road Blockers are engineered to provide superior safety solutions. Discover our Bollards and Road Blockers to ensure your property’s security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our Bollards and Road Blockers, their functionality, and their applications.
What are bollards?
Bollards are short, sturdy posts designed to control or direct traffic, protect infrastructure, and provide safety. They are commonly used to block vehicles from entering restricted areas, protect buildings from accidental vehicle impact, and guide pedestrians.
What are the different types of bollards?
Bollards come in several types, each designed for specific purposes:
Fixed Bollards: Permanent bollards that are securely installed into the ground to protect buildings and infrastructure.
Removable Bollards: Bollards that can be taken out or installed manually, often used for temporary access control or when flexibility is needed.
Retractable Bollards: Automatic bollards that rise and lower, typically powered by hydraulics or motors. These are ideal for areas that need to switch between pedestrian and vehicle access.
Collapsible Bollards: These can be folded down to allow vehicle access when necessary and are usually locked in an upright position when not in use.
Decorative Bollards: Bollards designed to be aesthetically pleasing while still providing safety or traffic control.
What are bollards used for?
Bollards serve a variety of purposes, including:
Traffic control: Preventing vehicles from entering restricted areas such as pedestrian zones, plazas, or sensitive infrastructure.
Vehicle impact protection: Safeguarding buildings, storefronts, and public spaces from accidental or deliberate vehicle collisions.
Pedestrian safety: Protecting people from vehicles by guiding traffic and providing physical barriers between vehicles and walking spaces.
Guiding and marking paths: Bollards can be used to demarcate pedestrian routes, parking spaces, or driveways.
Security purposes: Anti-ram bollards are used in areas with heightened security risks, such as government buildings, embassies, or airports.
What is a road blocker?
A road blocker is a security device used to prevent unauthorized vehicles from passing through a certain area. It is typically installed on roads, driveways, or entrances to protect infrastructure, high-security areas, or sensitive locations from vehicle-based threats. Road blockers can be manually or automatically operated, and they rise or lower from the ground to block vehicle access.
How do road blockers work?
Road blockers typically consist of a large, heavy-duty barrier embedded in the ground. They are usually raised and lowered using hydraulic, pneumatic, or motorized systems. When activated, the road blocker rises to block the road, preventing any vehicle from passing. When lowered, it allows for the safe passage of vehicles.
What are the main types of road blockers?
Fixed Road Blockers: Permanent installations that are embedded into the ground and cannot be moved. They provide a constant security barrier.
Retractable (Rising) Road Blockers: These can be raised or lowered to control vehicle access. They are ideal for areas that need both security and flexibility in vehicle movement.
Manual Road Blockers: These require human intervention to raise or lower the barrier and are often used in low-traffic areas or where automated systems are unnecessary.
Automated Road Blockers: These use electronic systems (such as keypads, remote controls, or sensors) to automatically raise and lower, providing high-security access control.
Where are road blockers typically used?
Road blockers are often used in areas where high levels of security are necessary, including:
Government buildings (embassies, military bases, courthouses)
Airports (for controlling vehicle access to sensitive zones)
Critical infrastructure (power plants, water treatment facilities)
High-security parking garages
Private estates and gated communities (for controlling vehicle access)
Event venues and stadiums (to control traffic flow during events)