Bollards
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KSHD brand was established in 2008 in Qingdao, China, specializing in the R&D, manufacturing and sales of urban furniture. The factory has more than 16 years of advanced management and production experience. Our main products are metal trash cans, bollards, bicycle racks, outdoor benches, picnic tables, ashtrays and many other outdoor town furniture. Products are exported to more than 80 countries and regions, especially Spain, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Arabia, Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Australia and other countries. We are an experienced factory company in the field of outdoor street furniture, and we have established a fully automatic robot production line and a thermoplastic coating process line with an annual output of 160,000 pieces.
Why Choose Us?
Advanced equipment
The company has advanced laser cutting machines, CNC punching machines and other automation machines.
Quality control
The company has successfully introduced ISO9000 quality management system, established a quality management system in line with international standards.
Production market
The products sell well in Spain, Britain, Europe, America and Australia. To achieve friendly cooperation with companies from many countries and regions.
OEM service
With professional design, production and sales teams. Samples can be customized according to your drawings, and quality control and inspection will be carried out to meet your requirements.
What is Bollards？
A bollard is a sturdy, vertical posts or barrier typically made from materials like stainless steel, concrete, or aluminum. They come in various shapes, sizes, and designs, but their primary function is consistent: to manage and control vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
While we often see them lining sidewalks, streets, or parking lots, they also find extensive use in areas requiring heightened security, like government buildings, airports, and stadiums.
Benefits of Bollards
Safety – Not only do bollards at the end of a driveway prevent people entering a property without permission, they are also good at providing safety. In 2010, it was reported that a man lost control of his car and although the driver was injured, the inclusion of bollards means that the vehicle wasn’t able to crash into the house and further injure anybody else.
Order – Bollards dictate where cars can and cannot go which helps ensure that a particular order is followed. For example, bollards are usually placed on sidewalks so that cars cannot park on the path.
Clean – Some bollards can also serve as bins as the companies which provide them hollow out the inside so that they can be utilised as for waste in busy areas and public places. In addition to this, some bollards also have caps which can be used as ash trays. Both of these aspects help keep the floors tidy.
Decoration – A buildings aesthetic can be improved with the use of bollards as the range of colours, styles and patterns means that every bollard can look different. In fact, they can be used purely for decoration to brighten up a location or add an inquisitive aspect to an area.
Types of Bollards
Pedestrian guides: These bollards are almost purely decorative and are meant as a guide for pedestrians so they know which lanes were designated for them to walk in. They also help to keep traffic out of those spaces.
Protection for building components: In many cases, bollards can be designed that will specifically be placed near a vulnerable gas or water meter, for example, to protect against accidents.
Security bollards: To help prevent stores from “smash and grab” burglaries, where a heavy vehicle smashes through a window of a shop and items can be looted in a short period of time, you can install security bollards. While the decorative bollards mentioned above are used to visually identify specific areas, theft protection bollards are designed to prevent vehicle access to a storefront. In more extreme cases, too, they protect against terrorist attacks in high security areas. That’s why they must be stronger and more efficient. (And often not as appealing to the eye - but they make covers for that!)
Safety bollards: These are used for protecting against lower impact storefront crashes, 60 of which happen every day. These crashes hold you and your store accountable for damages and injuries, and safety bollards, like McCue’s CrashCore can help protect against that.
Asset protection: Bollards can be installed inside stores to be used on the corners of refrigeration units, ATMs, or retail shelving. The goal is to alert the customers of potential dangers and protect against carts or hand-powered cleaning equipment.
Bicycle security and protection: These types of bollards serve a double purpose. First, because you have a steel post outside for bikes to hook up to, you’re giving your store an added layer of protection and traffic management. But you’re also attracting cycling customers.
Application of Bollards
Schools — Security is a top priority at schools, particularly at elementary, middle and high schools, where minor children are accessing the building at any given time. At the university level, safety professionals are often concerned with the amount of foot traffic, bike traffic and vehicular traffic at any given time of the day, which is why improved safety measures are often necessary. Bollards provide an increased level of protection at school buildings, and are often found near the entrance of any buildings on the school property.
Government buildings — At every level, government officials are working to improve the safety and security of their buildings. Whether someone is redesigning a municipal library or a major firm is working to build a federal government building, bollards are almost always included in the safety plan. Safety bollards protect government buildings from unwanted intruders and add an extra layer of security for all individuals who will be accessing the building.
Retail buildings — Bollards are becoming increasingly common at retail buildings, where theft and invasion are very real threats. Barrier posts placed outside of the storefronts — where retailers often put their most valuable and sought-after goods on display — protect not only the business's assets but also the customers who frequent those locations.
Warehouses and industrial complexes — Industrial areas often need extra protection due to the valuable equipment that is stored in warehouse buildings and due to the critical nature of the work that is performed in these areas. Specialty safety bollards are often used in industrial areas, and they are placed in vulnerable spots where additional security is needed in order to protect employees as well as equipment.
Roads with bike lanes — With many communities increasing their commitment to eco-friendly initiatives, there are more bike lanes being added to roads than ever before. However, bikers want to feel confident knowing that they are protected and safe while commuting on the roads. There are innovative bollards that can be installed along bike lanes, protecting bikers from vehicular traffic and allowing them to safely travel using their preferred mode of transportation.
Material of Bollards
Concrete
Concrete bollards are generally preferred by those looking for impact-resistant products. You will get reinforced protection and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the place where you are placing them. You can adjust the bollard’s material to match the architecture of the statue or building it is protecting.
Polyurethane
Polyurethane bollards are known for their flexibility, durability and reliability. The material is valued for its attributes and abilities to sustain various weather conditions. These bollards are generally seen in parking lots, along medians, and to specify lanes in construction zones and schools.
Aluminum
Aluminum is frequently used in the creation of removable bollards made for decorative rather than vehicular safety applications. The lightweight, easily-castable material also oxidizes naturally to create a barrier that protects against corrosion. If your business or organization is along a coastline, aluminum bollards may be exactly what you need.
Stainless steel
The metallic finish of stainless steel creates a clean, polished look that resists corrosion exceptionally well. Stainless steel also takes on powder coatings with ease so you can match your bollards to your commercial building’s color scheme.
Structural grade steel
Steel pipe bollards provide outstanding impact resistance and typically arrive at your business or organization covered in primer. Paint them or cover the bollards with protective sleeves to avoid corrosion.
Polyethylene
This lightweight, durable material resists wear from de-icing chemicals and solvents. It will not chip or fade, nor will it sustain serious damage from vehicular collisions.
Wood
Wooden bollards offer little more than decorative benefits since they are easy to run over with a car or truck. They also present paint chipping and rot issues without meticulous care, unlike many other bollard materials that hold up against the elements with little maintenance.
Ductile iron
Ductile iron’s strengths lie in its castability because it can be made into a variety of shapes. It contains trace amounts of magnesium to avoid breaking down prematurely. Ductile iron also withstands the force of almost any impact.
Mark your installation points
First, mark your installation points. We recommend your bollards be no more than 5 feet apart. Any space larger than this can fail to block the width of smaller vehicles.
Auger footing hole to spec
After marking your installation points, use an auger to drill holes where you want to implement bollards and barriers. The hole itself will be significantly wider than the bollard or ground sleeve itself, as you need to leave room for installing a rebar reinforcement and filling the area around the bollard or ground sleeve with concrete.
Set gravel drainage base
At the bottom of the hole you drilled, you’ll need to add a layer of gravel that acts as a drainage point for ground sleeves. This prevents rain, snow, mud and water from accumulating in the ground sleeves for your removable bollards.
Prepare rebar cage to spec & position it
Next, you’ll want to prepare a rebar cage to your specifications and position it. A cylindrical rebar cage provides reinforcement for the ground sleeve or the bollard you plan to install — drop it in the hole and let it rest on top of the gravel.
Attach pvc drainage pipe to sleeve
Then, attach a pvc drainage pipe to the bottom of your ground sleeve and place it inside the rebar cage in the hole.
Position sleeve with pvc pipe so flush with finish grade
Once the drainage pipe is attached, you’ll need to properly position the sleeve. If you are installing ground sleeves for removable bollards, ensure that the surface of the ground sleeve is flush with the surface of the ground and level. If you are installing a surface mounted fixed barrier, ensure that it stands a full 36″ above the surface for the best level of protection.
Pour concrete & allow cure
Next, fill the hole with concrete and smooth it level with the ground—if you installed a ground sleeve, wait for the concrete to completely cure before installing your bollard.
Insert bollards to protect facilities
Once the concrete is leveled with the ground (and completely cured if a ground sleeve is involved), you can insert your bollards to help ensure optimal protection for your facilities.
How to Maintain Bollards
Depending on where you install them, bollards can see significant wear and tear. Regular inspections allow you to detect any issues early on and correct those issues before the bollards become extensively damaged.
How frequently you should inspect bollards depends on their location. In an environment with average conditions, checking them monthly should be sufficient.
Inspect bollards more often in areas that experience weather extremes or other harsh environmental conditions. Bollards in areas with high humidity or salt in the air, such as by the coast, typically benefit from more frequent inspections, as salt and moisture can build up on the fixtures and damage them.
If you’re unsure how often you should inspect your bollards, we’re happy to help. We’ll consider your location and environmental factors during installation to recommend an inspection schedule.
Along with regular inspections, bollards need regular cleaning. Like your inspection schedule, how you clean them depends on location and environment. If your fixtures require frequent checks, they may also have stains or built-up debris that need special cleaning.
To lightly clean your bollards, rinse them with water and let them air dry. You can also gently dry them with a soft, lint-free cloth.
If you notice buildup or dirt on the bollard, rinse it with water first, then use a sponge or soft cloth, plus mild soap and water to clean away the dirt. Rinse with clean water immediately, as the soap shouldn’t dry on the bollard. Let the rinsed bollard air dry or wipe it with a cloth.
Some types of debris or stains are particularly stubborn. If a mark is still visible after the process above, repeat the cleaning steps until it’s removed.
For best results, clean the surfaces of your bollards on cloudy days, avoiding direct sunlight. Only clean the bollards in moderate temperatures, avoiding days with extreme heat or cold.
Avoid scratching the bollard’s surface using only gentle soap and soft sponges or cloths. Abrasive cleaners, steel wool and brushes can damage the surface.
Bollard caps sit on the top of the bollard, intercepting uv rays and blunt impacts. They can help to extend the life of your bollards by reducing the need to repaint and offering protection in the case of collisions. Bollard caps also help enhance the aesthetics of your bollards.
Another option is to install bollard covers, which extend over the entire bollard, offering protection from sun, snow, rain and ice.
Some bollard types can be more effective at deterring vandals than others. Lighted bollards illuminate the area, which deters passersby from damaging them. If your bollard does get vandalized, taking action swiftly will help prevent further vandalism. Decals and graffiti are easier to remove the sooner you act, too.
What Is the Difference Between Concrete, Steel and Polymer Bollards?
Concrete, steel and polymer bollards largely perform the same function – providing robust protection from site vehicles, however each material has its own properties that can make the level of protection vary substantially.
Concrete bollards
Concrete bollards are primarily used outdoors. They are secured to the ground with cement and sometimes have a steel post at their core to strengthen them. While concrete bollards can be very effective at preventing vehicle collisions, they are usually a single-use product as one impact could render them damaged or substantially weakened.
Steel bollards
Steel bollards are traditionally the most common type of protection in industrial settings, although in recent years there has been a move towards polymer bollards. They often feature a post (sometimes with a concrete core) and a base that is bolted to the floor. While steel bollards do provide a good degree of protection, like concrete bollards, they can often be substantially weakened, damaged, or even pulled from their footings in the event of a collision, which would mean they need replacing.
Polymer bollards
Bollards that are made from polymer differ from traditional steel and concrete because they’re designed to be used again and again. Polymer is a term that is used interchangeably with 'plastic'. All plastics are polymers but when people refer to polymer bollards, they mean flexible plastic bollards that bends on impact and reforms to their original shape without incurring any substantial damage. Therefore, polymer is increasingly becoming the preferred bollard material. It is low-maintenance and highly visible making it ideal protection in busy industrial settings.
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Qingdao Kesheng Hongda Hardware Products Co., Ltd. has a large imported CNC brick tower automatic punching machine, CNC laser cutting machine, CNC shearing machine, various hydraulic press, welding equipment more than 60 sets. With the ability of self-research and development, design, production and manufacture of various metal products, the advanced level of equipment has reached the level of world-class suppliers. At the beginning of its establishment, the company set up the business philosophy of "focusing on modern management, taking high quality requirements as the foundation, taking market development as the guidance, and taking talent training and appointment as the center". The company has successfully introduced ISO9000 quality management system, established a quality management system in line with international standards, through full participation, careful implementation and continuous improvement of management methods, and strive to pursue perfect quality, provide customer satisfaction needs and do more than customer expectations "more, better" service goals.
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