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Shallow Mount Retractable Security Bollards Shown In Video

by Liz Karson | Jul 6, 2021 | Security Bollards

The Raptor is a shallow mount, retractable security bollard with an unusual curved design. It does offer some unique advantages over other automatic security bollards and wedge barriers. The above video shows the Raptor as it goes through an ASTM International crash...

Whimsical Security Bollards | Another Cute Video Compilation

by Liz Karson | Jun 29, 2021 | Security Bollards

The above video shows us some more “Cool & Creative Bollards”. There are many that I cannot recall ever seeing before, so please enjoy. There were pipe stands, hydrants, signs and more mixed in with the bollards. But, who cares! The first picture of...

Almost Real Simulations Of Vehicles Versus Security Bollards

by Liz Karson | May 27, 2021 | Security Bollards

I do realize that the above video is an animation. However, I also feel it provides a visualization of the extensive damaged that occurs when a vehicle hits a security bollard controlling traffic. In the video, the bollards either malfunction or the trailing vehicle...

Security Bollards For Commercial Locations and Outdoor Space

by Liz Karson | May 13, 2021 | Security Bollards

Last week I found a primer on bollards and security on a site called Multibriefs. The article was titled: “How bollards increase security at commercial and outdoor spaces”. The author points out that there has been a shift in company and governmental thinking that...

Automatic Security Bollards Catch Tailgaters in Canterbury

by Liz Karson | Apr 27, 2021 | Security Bollards

I found two recent articles from the UK quite amusing. ITV News reported just yesterday that “Vehicle left wedged on traffic bollard in Canterbury as driver admits tailgating”. The city council has posted warning signage to drivers about the bollards. But the driver...

Consider Barriers and Bollards To Protect Future Crowds

by Liz Karson | Mar 23, 2021 | Security Bollards

Security Informed published a recent online article I found interesting. “Planning Ahead For The Threat Of Vehicle Attacks When Crowds Return,” addressed issues we should focus on now that crowded outdoor events once again enter onto our agendas. The use...
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