Posts Tagged ‘bollards’

• What Are Sliding Bollards?

  • May 22nd, 2026
  • Posted in Bollards
  • Tags: bollards, EL-GO Metis bollards, EL-GO Metis Sliding Bollards, sliding bollards, traffic control, vehicle access control, vehicle barriers

  When it comes to perimeter security and controlled vehicle access, many facilities need more than a standard gate or fixed barrier. That is where sliding bollards come into play. Designed for locations that require both strong protection and flexible access… Read More

• How Metis Improves Upon Traditional Bollards

  • September 25th, 2025
  • Posted in Bollards
  • Tags: bollards, EL-GO Metis bollards, Metis, traffic bollards, vehicle access, vehicle management

  EL-GO Metis Sliding Bollards are the future of modern bollard systems for commercial properties and parking facilities. We have previously discussed what these are and gone over their myriad features and functions. This time, we’re talking about how Metis improves… Read More

• Pop-Up Bollards: Flexible Security Solutions for Modern Properties

  • May 7th, 2025
  • Posted in Bollards
  • Tags: active barriers, bollards, pedestrian safety, perimeter security, pop-up bolards, traffic barrier, traffic flow, traffic security

  When it comes to safeguarding properties in today’s ever-evolving urban landscape, flexibility and strength are essential. That’s why more businesses, municipalities, and property owners are turning to pop-up bollards as a practical, secure, and aesthetically pleasing solution. Whether you’re protecting… Read More

• Crash-Rated Bollards: The Ultimate Defense Against Vehicle Attacks

  • November 6th, 2024
  • Posted in Crash-rated bollards
  • Tags: bollards, crash-rated barriers, crash-rated bollards, perimeter security

  In an increasingly unpredictable world, safeguarding public spaces, facilities, and critical infrastructure has become more essential than ever. Crash-rated bollards, specifically engineered to withstand vehicle impacts, have proven to be an effective solution to prevent and mitigate the damage caused… Read More

• The Role of Bollards, Turnstiles, and Security Fencing in Access Control

  • July 31st, 2024
  • Posted in Anti-Climb Fence, Bollards, Crash-rated bollards, Hercules High Security, High Security Turnstiles, Security Barriers, Security Fences, turnstile gates
  • Tags: access control, bollards, commercial security, perimeter security, security fencing, turnstiles

  Ensuring controlled access to sensitive areas has become a top priority for businesses, government facilities, and public spaces. Bollards, turnstiles, and security fencing are three critical components of access control systems. They not only serve to restrict unauthorized entry but… Read More

• Different Types of Bollards and Their Ideal Applications

  • November 9th, 2023
  • Posted in Bollards
  • Tags: bollards, security barriers, security bollards, vehicle barriers

  Bollards may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about industrial or urban infrastructure, but these unassuming barriers play a crucial role in various industries and urban environments. Bollards come in a wide range of… Read More

• Enhancing Perimeter Security: The Role of Bollards

  • August 18th, 2023
  • Posted in Bollards, Crash-rated bollards
  • Tags: bollards, crash-rated bollards, perimeter security, vehicle barriers

  In an increasingly uncertain world, ensuring the safety and security of public spaces, commercial properties, and critical infrastructure has become a paramount concern. Perimeter security plays a crucial role in preventing unauthorized access, protecting assets, and maintaining order. Among the… Read More

• Bollard Materials: Pros & Cons

  • December 2nd, 2022
  • Posted in Blog, Bollards, Crash-rated bollards, Security Barriers
  • Tags: bollard materials, bollard types, bollards, crash-rated bollards, security barriers, security bollards

  One of the most useful ways to help the flow of traffic, both foot and road, is to install bollards. While using bollards is an easy choice, choosing the right bollard materials isn’t always as easy. Depending on what you’re… Read More

• Different Bollard Types and the Applications of Each

  • October 7th, 2022
  • Posted in Blog, Bollards, Crash-rated bollards
  • Tags: automatic bollards, bollard, bollard applications, bollard types, bollards, crash-rated bollards, permanent bollards, removable bollards, retractable bollards, security bollards

  Bollards are those posts often spotted in commercial environments acting in tandem as the barrier separating a storefront (or any building entrance) from its parking and/or designated vehicle traffic areas. Typically short and steady, these rails may seem a novel… Read More

• Bollards or Barriers: Which is Better?

  • September 15th, 2022
  • Posted in Blog, Bollards, Crash-rated bollards, Security Barriers
  • Tags: barriers, bollards, crash-rated bollards, security barriers, security bollards, traffic barriers, traffic bollards, vehicle barriers

  When it comes to high-security options for managing traffic, there are a couple of possibilities to consider. Which you choose will ultimately depend on what you’re hoping to accomplish with your traffic security. Bollards and barriers both come with their… Read More