This Heavy-Duty Swinging Height Barrier restricts the size of vehicles allowed into certain areas such as Lorries and heavy-duty vehicles into car parks.
As this height barrier as swinging crossbeams, this will allow the entrance of emergency vehicles etc. Locking lugs are available to enable the crossbeams to be locked in the open position if you do not have the space for additional posts, at an additional cost. The exact location of these are to be decided by the customer.
The unit is supplied in four sections for ease of carriage, two vertical posts along with two crossbeams. All can easily be assembled on site.
Barriers can be made to customers’ requirements – please specify height and width.
For orders that require an additional central leg, please contact us for a price sales@aremcobarriers.co.uk or alternatively you can either fill in the contact form or ring us direct on 01384 566222.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS GATE IS NOT GALVANISED PRIOR TO POWDER COATING DUE TO MOVEABLE PARTS NOT WORKING AFTERWARDS.
Top rails are manufactured from 120mm x 60mm x 3.5mm
Legs are manufactured from 101.6mm od* x 6mm wall
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A favourite with Transport for West Midlands (formerley Centro), West Midlands Combined Authority, and Midland Metro.
These height barriers have been installed at numerous Park and Ride Car Parks. below are just a few of the Stations.
Old Hill, Bradley Lane, Tamebridge, Bromsgrove, Kings Norton, Bescot, Longbridge and Sutton Coldfield, to name just a few.
What is a Height Restrictor Barrier?
A height restrictor, height barrier, or height restriction barrier is a horizontal barrier mounted at the maximum allowed height, preventing taller vehicles from crossing. It is an artificial barrier. It may be placed some distance before something more substantial that imposes this limit (such as a roof), or may be used to enforce legal vehicle restrictions. Height restrictors can be found in front of underpasses, covered bridges, drive-throughs with overhanging roofs, parking garage entrances, and over-ground parking lots. The maximum height is usually posted either on the barrier itself or on a nearby sign.
*od: outside diameter of tube.
Made to order, please contact us with your requirements.
It is possible that accidents can occur, including fatalities, as a result of incidents involving swinging barriers found in retail parking lots and many other establishments.
A barrier consists of a horizontal bar (sometimes two depending on the width of the opening) hinged on a vertical post. In a car park entrance or exit, the horizontal bar is manually moved to allow or deny access.
In some cases, accidents have occurred when barriers have been inadequately secured, resulting in partial opening and the protruding end profile impaling an oncoming vehicle. An oncoming driver may not be able to see the end profile of the barrier clearly. In other instances, the barrier has struck an oncoming vehicle when it has swung into its path.
Wind, gravity, or vandalism can cause unsecured barriers to swing open.
In the following, users are reminded of their responsibilities regarding the safe use of such barriers.
· Perform an appropriate risk assessment in order to identify potential hazards and to take precautions to eliminate or control them.
· Review existing risk assessments where horizontal swing barriers are in use to determine whether elimination of risk is possible. It is vital that horizontal swing barriers are locked open or closed by human intervention in order to prevent vandalism. They can also be damaged by vandals, which may place them in an unsafe position.
· If horizontal barriers are used, ensure that they are adequately secured at all times, regardless of whether they are open or closed (a padlock is sufficient).
· Ensure that the barriers are clearly visible by painting or marking them with alternate bands of adequate width so that vehicles will not accidently drive into them.
· Perform regular inspections to ensure that the methods of securing and visibility aspects have not deteriorated.
· Maintain the barriers according to the manufacturer's instructions.
· Consult with suppliers if your risk assessment indicates that the requirements for securing and visibility are inadequate.