Why Barriers and Bollards Are Essential for Safety: Secure Your Space Today
Barriers and bollards play a vital role in keeping people, property and public spaces safe.
They’re more than just metal posts or gates — they’re an integral part of access control, traffic management and security planning.
Whether you’re protecting a commercial site, residential driveway, public park or retail car park, barriers and bollards provide the first line of defence against unauthorised entry, vehicle collisions and property damage.
In this guide, we’ll break down the different types of barriers and bollards, their benefits, and how to choose the right option for your space.
1️⃣ Traffic Barriers: Keeping Roads and Car Parks Safe
Traffic barriers are designed to manage vehicle movement and protect pedestrians in busy or restricted areas. They help maintain order and reduce the risk of accidents in high-traffic zones such as highways, car parks and construction sites.
Common types include:
- Concrete barriers – Ideal for highways, construction sites and temporary works. Heavy, durable, and built for maximum impact resistance.
- Metal safety barriers – Used in car parks and industrial estates to guide traffic and prevent collisions.
- Plastic water-filled barriers – Lightweight and flexible; perfect for temporary use at events, festivals, and roadworks.
Benefits:
✅ Protect drivers and pedestrians
✅ Reduce accident impact
✅ Provide flexible, reusable site control
✅ Improve visual order and road safety
2️⃣ Security Barriers: Preventing Unauthorised Access
Security barriers provide high-level protection in sensitive or high-risk locations. They’re used to control entry and safeguard critical infrastructure.
Main types:
- Crash-rated barriers – Engineered to stop vehicle attacks and impacts; used around airports, embassies and government buildings.
- Automatic rising arm barriers – Perfect for commercial entrances, car parks and gated communities.
- Pedestrian barriers – Common at events, stadiums and retail centres to manage crowd flow safely.
Benefits:
✅ Enhanced protection for restricted areas
✅ Controlled access for vehicles and pedestrians
✅ Custom operation (manual, automatic or hydraulic)
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3️⃣ Bollards: Reliable Security and Visual Deterrents
Bollards combine visibility with strength, acting as both physical and psychological deterrents. They help secure entrances, protect buildings and keep pedestrians safe in mixed-use spaces.
Fixed Bollards
Permanent fixtures for long-term protection — ideal for shopfronts, building perimeters, loading bays and public pavements.
Made from galvanised steel or reinforced concrete, they offer dependable strength and minimal maintenance.
Retractable (Telescopic) Bollards
Provide flexible access control with the ability to rise or retract as needed.
Perfect for private driveways, business entrances and controlled parking spaces.
Advantages:
- Flush with the ground when not in use
- Lockable and easy to operate
- Visually neat and modern
- Durable, galvanised and weather-resistant
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Removable Bollards
Ideal for areas needing temporary access — for example, maintenance zones, event areas or emergency routes.
They can be lifted out easily, locked securely, and re-installed within seconds.
Crash-Rated Bollards
Engineered for maximum security. These heavy-duty bollards are tested to stop vehicles travelling at speed and are used at airports, data centres, military bases and embassy entrances.
Benefits of bollards:
✅ Deter ram-raiding and unauthorised parking
✅ Protect property and pedestrians
✅ Improve traffic flow and site safety
✅ Offer aesthetic and functional appeal
4️⃣ How to Choose the Right Barrier or Bollard
Before you order, consider these essential points:
1. Purpose:
Is it for vehicle access control, impact protection, or pedestrian safety?
2. Material:
Choose steel for durability, concrete for permanence, or plastic for temporary solutions.
3. Design:
Select a finish that complements your site — powder-coated in RAL colours, reflective for visibility, or galvanised for corrosion protection.
4. Operation:
Decide between fixed, removable, telescopic or automatic systems based on how often access is needed.
5. Installation:
Factor in ground type, fixings, drainage, and whether professional installation is required.
Aremco can advise on all of this — ensuring your chosen product is practical, compliant and built to last.
Why Choose Aremco Barriers?
At Aremco Barriers, we design, manufacture and supply the full range of UK-made barriers and bollards — directly from our West Midlands facility.
Why customers choose us:
- 🇬🇧 100% UK manufacturing
- 💷 Factory-direct prices (no middlemen)
- ⚙️ Built to British Standards (BS EN ISO 1461 & BS EN 13438)
- 🎨 Custom sizes, finishes and locking options
- 🧱 Heavy-duty steel and long-life galvanising
- 🚚 Nationwide delivery & support
Our products are trusted by local authorities, developers, retailers, industrial clients and homeowners across the UK for security, strength and reliability.
Secure Your Space Today
The right barrier or bollard makes a lasting difference — protecting your property, improving safety and maintaining access control.
Whether you need traffic barriers, high-security bollards, or custom access solutions, Aremco Barriers is ready to help.
📞 01384 566222 (Ext 2)
📧 sales@aremcobarriers.co.uk
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Aremco Barriers — UK-Made Security You Can Rely On.