Impact-tested or anti-ram bollards are designed to stop or slow down vehicles on impact, protecting buildings, pedestrians, and high-security areas. These products are tested and certified to international standards that measure stopping power, impact energy, and penetration distance.
Main Impact-Test Standards –
💥 PAS 68 (UK Standard) – The UK’s main specification for vehicle security barriers, detailing how bollards, blockers, and barriers perform under impact
🌍 IWA 14-1 (International Standard) – A global version of PAS 68, combining elements of UK and US standards for worldwide consistency
🇺🇸 ASTM F2656 (US Standard) – Defines impact ratings used mainly in the United States but often referenced for global comparison
How These Standards Work –
⚙️ Bollards are tested by crashing vehicles into them at set speeds and weights
📏 Results classify performance (e.g. stopping a 7.5-tonne vehicle at 48 km/h)
🔒 Ratings show impact energy absorption and allowable vehicle penetration
Where They’re Used –
🏦 Government buildings, data centres, airports, and high-risk commercial sites
🚧 Retail parks and pedestrian areas requiring anti-ram protection
💡 Often combined with fixed or shallow-mount foundations for space efficiency
At Aremco Barriers, we supply and manufacture PAS 68 and IWA 14-1 compliant bollards f
