Understanding Expandable Safety Barriers

A set of expandable safety barriers can often be found denying access to an area where an accident could occur or promoting orderly queuing at a sporting venue. Whatever the application, safety barrier systems have become more widespread in recent years, and they are far different compared to older alternatives. Let’s take a closer look at modern safety barriers and how you could use them at your location.

The Modern Safety Barrier

In the past, safety barriers were often constructed with steel or concrete and this caused problems. These two materials are expensive, and they don’t stand up to impacts very well. Both steel and concrete are damaged during an impact, and they often need replacing afterward. This is expensive and difficult to undertake, a solid permanently fixed concrete barrier replacement is a major undertaking involving many workers. The modern safety barrier is typically made from polymer, it’s light, inexpensive and it will often spring back into shape after an impact. Obviously, in an area where traffic and pedestrians are in close proximity steel would still be the preferred choice. But, in many areas, a polymer safety barrier solution would be a far better and more economical choice.

The Different Types of Safety Barrier Systems

A modern safety barrier can be used in a wide variety of roles, and there are many makes and models to choose from. The sheer choice available can make it hard to make a final decision, so it’s a better idea to focus on what you need and go from there. Most modern safety barrier systems will be modular in nature; this means that you will be able to configure them in a way to suit your needs. Of course, much like a large lego kit, you will need the appropriate pieces to make the barrier system that you want. It’s also worth looking at other key features that you will probably need at some point. Many people, use a high visibility safety barrier and/or add extra warnings to keep people out of a given area. Some barriers have weighted bases to make sure that they are harder to push over from an accidental collision or a more determined disruption.

The Safety Barrier Types

Once you’ve evaluated your particular needs, it’s time to look at some safety barrier solutions to choose one that best suits your needs. If you’re in any doubt about how to proceed, contact Image Bollards, and we will have the right barrier for your location. Essentially, your choices will boil down to a lightweight or temporary barrier such as retractable or rope based barriers to something more substantial. A more robust solution would be an industrial grade barrier, this could be constructed from steel in areas where a collision is more likely. A moveable polymer safety system is well suited to cordon off areas to promote safety.

If you’re in the market for expandable safety barriers and wheel stops contact Image Bollards for expert help and advice.

Supply and install high quality security bollards around Australia, we supply wide range of bollards including steel bollards, removable, along with rubber wheel stops.