Model 102 removable bollards have a hinged cap for a padlock. The standard insert length (below grade) is 9-18", and the standard above grade length is 36". We can fabricate bollards of any length that you may require. Handles are recommended on removable bollards. Standard color is Safety Yellow.

Wall thickness:

Standard bollards are Schedule 40 and inserts are Schedule 40 - 80. The removable bollard diameters we offer are 3", 4", 5", 6 and 8". The weight per ft for Schedule 40 wall thickness follows: 3" = 7.6 lbs per ft.; 4" = 11 lbs. per ft.; 5" = 14.7 lbs. per ft.; 6” = 19 lbs. per ft.; 8" = 29 lbs per ft.; Overall removable bollard length is above grade length + below grade length.

Safety concerns for personnel:

*This is not a complete or concise list for all businesses, industries, & personnel.

Safety concerns for personnel include metal safety shoe coverings for the toe & top of the foot, back braces, and keeping the hinged lid in the closed position except for the placement, and extraction of the removable bollards. The total weight of the removable bollards varies on the diameter, and length the customer is ordering, therefore the safety person at your company should review these considerations. It could be beneficial to a company to have two personnel extract and place the bollards. We also recommend the use of bollard storage racks. We would suggest that you to speak with the designated safety person for your business before purchasing the bollards.

 
Crash Tests:

We have not conducted nor do we intend to conduct a laboratory crash test. We do not boast or claim that given removable bollards will with stand any given force or impact for liability purposes. For us to say all bollards can withstand the same impact would be like saying all telephone poles or trees withstand the same impact. The durability of all bollards depends on how they are installed; it depends on things such as the type of concrete used, below grade length, diameter, wall thickness, if the bollard is filled with concrete, etc. Removable or stationary bollards are manufactured and designed as a deterrent and safety precaution, not a product which is intended to be life threatening, or create physical harm.

Installation:

How are standard removable bollards installed?

There are two options for the installation process:

1) Installation by core drilling into existing concrete. When using the core drill method simply use a core drill slightly larger than the removable pipe bollard insert.

2) The installation of a new footing. When using a new footing set the removable bollards insert into the concrete as it is poured.

 

Maintenance for removable bollards:

Generally, removable bollards are low maintenance.  If the bollard is used at least once per month then you will encounter few problems. Removable bollards that are left in the
ground for months at a time can or will seize in place with dirt, rocks, etc. Each installation site has different drainage scenarios. Our typical insert length is 9”-18”; dig your hole deeper to allow drainage.  
Delegate a person for checking the bollards at least once a quarter. Lubricate the lock and hinged caps as needed. Make sure the bollard has free movement. If alignment is off vertically, clean debris from the bollard insert. A shop vacuum works great.
 

Bollard Materials:
 

When your removable bollards need re-painting, use Safety Yellow industrial enamel.