Crash Rated Bollards for Vehicle Impact Protection

Crash Rated Bollards are traffic guard bollards made of steel security posts engineered and independently tested to provide vehicle impact protection in storefront and pedestrian environments. They are used across the United States in storefronts, schools, pedestrian areas, and other locations where vehicle intrusion must be controlled.

The ASTM C40 Traffic Impact Bollards in this collection are designed and tested to ASTM C40 P1 standards and ASTM F2656 storefront requirements. These crash rated bollards also fall under the broader category of crash bollards used for pedestrian protection systems.

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What Are Crash Rated Bollards?

A crash rated bollard is a steel security post designed and tested independently to resist vehicle impact and keep out of secured pedestrian and storefront locations. These crash tested bollards are used in areas where regulated vehicle entry and pedestrian protection are paramount, such as storefronts, schools, and access control areas.

The ASTM C40 Traffic Impact Bollards are tested to ASTM C40 P1 standards and are intended to meet ASTM F2656 storefront standards. They are designed to provide effective vehicle impact protection, preventing a 5,000 lb vehicle from stopping at 30 mph with less than 24 inches of penetration when installed correctly.

This offers specified impact resistance when there is a need to have controlled access and protection against vehicle intrusion without interfering with site functionality.

Where Are Crash Rated Bollards Used?

• Storefronts: protect building entrances and pedestrian glass areas
• Schools: improve pedestrian safety in campus zones
• Pedestrian Areas: restrict vehicle access while maintaining walkability
• Commercial Properties: manage vehicle intrusion risk at entry points
• Public Access Zones: separate vehicles from pedestrian movement
• Storefront Compliance Areas: align with ASTM F2656 requirements
• Sites Requiring Removable Access: allow controlled vehicle entry when needed

• Material

  Crash rated bollards in this category are made from steel and designed to withstand vehicle impacts. It uses steel as it offers the structural integrity demanded of ASTM-tested crash performance in storefront and pedestrian protection settings. It is designed to bear the impact loads when appropriately installed in concrete foundations.

• Size & Diameter

  This line includes 6-inch steel bollards that can be used in storefront protection and pedestrian protection. The diameter balances the structural strength and practicality during installation. Adequate sizing makes sure that the bollard can absorb and evenly distribute the forces of vehicle impact.

• Crash Rating

  The ASTM C40 Traffic Impact Bollards are tested to ASTM C40 P1 standards. They are designed to stop a 5,000 lb vehicle at 30 mph with less than 24 inches of penetration. They are also designed to meet ASTM F2656 storefront requirements, which define impact performance criteria for vehicle intrusion protection.

• Mount Type

  These bollards come in permanent and removable forms. Permanent installations offer permanent security at the perimeter, whereas removable systems offer a chance to establish controlled access to vehicles when necessary. Both designs maintain crash-rated performance with proper installation.

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ASTM-Tested at Accredited Labs

The ASTM C40 Traffic Impact Bollards are engineered and tested to ASTM C40 P1 standards and designed to meet ASTM F2656 storefront requirements. This provides defined crash performance for storefront and pedestrian protection applications.

Defined Crash Performance Rating

Each bollard is designed to stop a 5,000 lb vehicle at 30 mph with less than 24 inches of penetration when properly installed. This provides a measurable impact resistance level for high-risk entry points.

Permanent and Removable Options

This collection includes both permanent and removable crash rated bollard configurations. Both options allow controlled vehicle access while maintaining crash-rated protection where required.

Flexible Site Installation System

The system uses a Set & Pour installation method designed to simplify installation and ensure structural performance after concrete curing. It also supports unrestricted spacing and field adjustment for turns and grade elevation changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much force can crash rated bollards stop?

The ASTM C40 Traffic Impact Bollards stop a 5,000 lb vehicle traveling at 30 mph with less than 24 inches of penetration when properly installed.

2. Are these bollards crash tested?

Yes, they are independently tested and meet ASTM C40 P1 standards and are designed to meet ASTM F2656 storefront protection requirements.

3. Are crash rated bollards available in removable versions?

Yes, this collection includes both permanent and removable crash rated bollard configurations depending on site access and security requirements.

4. How are crash rated bollards installed?

They use a Set & Pour installation method designed to simplify installation and ensure proper structural performance after concrete curing.

5. Can these bollards be installed on complex layouts?

Yes, they support unrestricted spacing and can be field adjusted for turns and grade elevation changes using standard installation methods.

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