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Why use a flexible bollard?
A flexible bollard does more than protect the structure or equipment it's guarding. It can bend when it takes a hit from a forklift then bounce back into its original shape and position. This ability to absorb energy not only makes the bollard less likely to be crushed, it also reduces damage to the vehicle, makes the collision easier on the driver, and helps prevent the bollard anchors from being ripped out of the floor.
In addition to slashing repair and replacement costs, a flexible bollard offers easy installation, improved worker safety, and low maintenance requirements. To install, simply anchor to an existing concrete surface with provided hardware. The dent-resistant shell is the same color all the way through, so it never needs to be painted.
How much impact can a flexible bollard absorb?
The heavy duty SafeStop bollard from McCue can absorb up to 15,000 joules of energy from a direct, 90-degree hit. What does that mean in practical terms?
- A 6,000 lb. vehicle traveling at 7.43 miles per hour
- A 10,000 lb. vehicle traveling at 5.76 miles per hour
- An 18,000 lb. vehicle traveling at 4.29 miles per hour
Meanwhile, a medium duty Flex+ bollard has 7,050 joules of stopping power, enough for many material handling applications:
- A 3,000 lb. vehicle traveling at 7.20 miles per hour
- A 6,000 lb. vehicle traveling at 5.09 miles per hour
- A 10,000 lb. vehicle traveling at 3.94 miles per hour
The energy absorption potential is even higher for glancing strikes.