Stainless steel bollards have an elegant, sleek look that adds style to outdoor spaces. They also offer weather resistance, making them a suitable choice for applications where rust or corrosion is a concern. Bollards made of 304 or 316 stainless steel are available in powder-coated colors to match the surrounding design.

They can be used to delineate pedestrian areas or define perimeters. Some are adorned with lights to illuminate pathways at night. They can be paired with chain or linked to other posts to create a cohesive visual line.

Modern architectural styles demand sleek and contemporary design. Stainless steel bollards are the best option for this type of application. They are available in many lengths, widths, and colors. They can be installed in a variety of ways, and they are easily removable to accommodate maintenance work and replacements.

Security bollards are designed to deter crime and ram-raid burglaries. They protect buildings and pedestrian zones from vehicle attacks and can be used to impede vehicle access to high-security installations such as storefront windows.

For example, they are installed around gas meters and water meters to prevent disruption of service in the event of an accident or theft. They also protect building walls and other vulnerable elements in front of parking lots.

Retractable and removable bollards are often used when there is no need for permanent site protection, such as a temporary road closure or traffic control. They are available in semi-automatic or fully automatic variations, and can be powered by electromechanical, gas spring, or hydraulic systems.

Alternatively, flexible bollards are designed to absorb and disperse impact energy over time. This method makes them much more effective in slowing or stopping the vehicles that attack them, and it minimizes the damage they can do to buildings and pedestrian zones.

They are especially useful in areas with high traffic. They can be installed in a range of heights and diameters to protect against collision.

Some sites use breakaway mountings that are permanently attached to the ground, so that they will not fall down if hit by a vehicle. They are sometimes used in place of traditional traffic barriers, such as masonry or concrete.

A variety of colors, materials, and shapes are available to suit any property. They can be mounted directly to the ground, or they can be inserted into a concrete or poured asphalt foundation.

Safety bollards are used to protect buildings and pedestrians from accidents and forklift collisions. They are commonly used in industrial settings where valuable machinery and equipment can be damaged if forklifts collide with the building or other vehicles.

They can be used to delineate parking lots or other heavy-traffic areas, as well as to create boundaries for pedestrian-friendly plazas and shopping centers. They can also be used to separate areas of a public space, such as playgrounds or pedestrian walkways.

These are generally designed to restrict vehicle access to protected areas such as parking lots, sidewalks and roadways. They are also frequently used in commercial window fronts and on building exteriors and interiors, to protect from unwanted traffic.