Rising Bollards SSAB

What Applications Are Rising Bollards Suitable For?

Bollards create a strong barrier, limiting cars and other vehicles from entering a space — be it a car park, driveway, or building entrance.

While fixed bollards stay in place at all times, blocking vehicles from passing through, rising bollards can retract into the ground to provide temporary access. This makes them a great choice for spaces where access needs to be monitored, but you require the flexibility to let vehicles enter when necessary. The bollards can be lowered and then raised again once the permitted vehicle has entered.

Offering a convenient and space-saving alternative to larger barriers or gates, it’s no surprise that automatic retractable bollards are becoming a common feature in urban landscapes across the UK. You can spot them at both residential and commercial properties, and they are particularly useful for:

• Delivery sites
• Stadiums
• Train and bus stations
• Airports
• Public buildings
• Town centres
• Government buildings

How Do Automatic Rising Bollards Work?

Retractable security bollards are usually powered by electricity, hydraulics, or pneumatic systems. Our SSAB Automatic Rising Bollards feature high-performance electro-hydraulic units that provide reliable raising and lowering motions by expanding or contracting fluid.

The mechanism also means there’s no need to worry about cooling-down periods — these bollards are designed for frequent use.

Rising bollards can be powered by an operator, or they can use sensors to recognise an approaching vehicle. These sensors then trigger the mechanism to lower the bollard.

What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Bollard?

High-quality bollards (whether fixed, rising, or shallow-mount) can last up to 30 years. Made from robust steel, they can withstand changing weather conditions and temperatures and can provide an excellent security measure for decades.

The SSAB Automatic Rising Bollard

Along with a durable mechanism that ensures consistency, reliability, and a lowering speed of six seconds, our unique rising bollard design includes a heavy-duty construction. The inner bollard and outer casing are made from robust steel, with an aluminium cover adding a pleasant aesthetic touch.

We can also add powder-coated colours for a bespoke finish — please get in touch to discuss customisation options. Our complete turnkey solution means we can also add traffic light systems, signage, and even flashing or audible warning lights to ensure your bollards are accessible to all users.

Choose an above-ground height of 600mm as standard, or select an 800mm model.

Why Choose Bollards From Security Solutions?

With more than 10 years of experience in providing businesses, local authorities, and government bodies with perimeter security equipment, we’re proud to have gained a reputation for delivering high-quality products at a competitive price.

Combining first-class engineering with high-quality materials, our telescopic bollards are straightforward to use and built to last.

For more information on our SSAB Automatic Rising Bollards or to discuss any of our other security solutions, please feel free to get in touch.