The Advantages of Stainless Steel Bollards

July 07, 2021

What is the purpose of a steel bollard?

A steel bollard is a short post that is used to keep vehicles out of a certain location. According to the Department for Transport, Bollards can regulate the quantity of traffic entering a site or region by limiting movements or reducing traffic speed by decreasing the available space.

You can use Bollards for a wide range of purposes, from traffic control to the protection of critical facilities. Fixed, detachable, and retractable bollards are available, and bollards made of aluminium, concrete, plastic, polyurethane, iron, steel, and stainless steel. All of these bollards have advantages and disadvantages. Stainless steel bollards are more practical than different types of bollards. After all, they offer the extra durability and resilience that is necessary for a variety of scenarios.

The Advantages of Stainless Steel Bollards

When selecting a bollard material, it is important to consider the visual appeal, cost, life duration, and environmental issues.

Stainless steel is 100% recyclable. Nickel, chromium, and molybdenum are the most common alloys used in stainless steel production. These materials are both valuable and easily recoverable, enabling a cost-effective and ecologically responsible procedure. In fact, a decade ago, recycled stainless steel constituted about 60% of all stainless steel products.

For our clients, the fact that this figure has dropped since then is fantastic news. Stainless items can survive up to three decades, which means there isn’t enough old stainless steel to keep the proportion at 60%; it just lasts too long. When comparing the cost of stainless steel to other materials, such as galvanised steel, this is an important consideration. In the lifespan of a stainless steel product, how many of them will you need to fix or replace?

You can customise our bollards to meet your exact specifications, including heights, colours, finishes, and diameters. Call us now to talk about your unique requirements.

Some of the benefits of installing stainless steel bollards:

Safety

Bollards are beneficial for improving pedestrian safety. While automobile accidents can happen at any moment, bollards frequently serve as a deterrent to cars entering a pedestrian-only zone. They may be found in areas such as shopping malls, university campuses, and retail malls. They are a practical and simple means of keeping cars out of undesirable places without becoming an eyesore or an inconvenient barrier like a fence.

Security

You can use blockades as an anti-ram barrier in stores that are prone to break-ins. Steel bollards form a perimeter wall that stops trespassing cars from approaching your business. It also helps to prevent drivers who lose control of their vehicles from colliding with your property. 

Street Bollards Add Aesthetics

You can use decorative steel bollards as part of an architectural design by store owners. Furthermore, you can use these blockades to liven up a dull shop or establish consistency. When it comes to adding fixtures to shops and sidewalks, bollards will always be a game-changer. Especially if you’re looking for ornamental steel bollards to enhance the appearance of a storefront or security perimeter.

Are you thinking of making steel bollards the next addition to your industrial or commercial outside space? Maybe you require heightened organisation or safety for those who occupy your premises? Get in touch today to find out how we can assist your business. 

 


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