Heald announces the launch of its new HT1-Evolution high security rising bollard.
The unique design of the hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) bollard means it can be installed at a depth only slightly greater than the height of the actual bollard itself with no loss of protection. The one-meter rising bollard requires an excavation depth of just 1.1 meters but, based on its performance in the IWA crash test, is strong enough to stop a 7.2 ton truck travelling at 64 kph. It was also fully operational afterwards.
Heald announces the launch of its new HT1-Evolution high security rising bollard.
The unique design of the hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) bollard means it can be installed at a depth only slightly greater than the height of the actual bollard itself with no loss of protection. The one-meter rising bollard requires an excavation depth of just 1.1 meters but, based on its performance in the IWA crash test, is strong enough to stop a 7.2 ton truck travelling at 64 kph. It was also fully operational afterwards.
Unusual for its kind, there is no central cylinder inside the rising bollard. It is raised and lowered by belts powered by an electro-mechanical motor, battery drill, or by hand-winding.
The bollard is available with stainless steel covers, in a range of colors, to blend in with any environment, making it an ideal choice for locations where high security is needed but a low profile solution is preferred. It can also be supplied with a granite or stone inset in the base plate to enable integration with any surroundings. The sleek design features no trip or trap hazards, making it safe for members of the public. Users can easily operate it through a variety of methods: manually, by battery drill, electro-mechanically or hydraulically.
Where automatic operation is required, the bollard is available with a variety of access control options. It can also be operated in an EFO (Emergency Fast Operation) when required.
Company Director Debbie Heald commented: "This is another great day for Heald. We have been looking to design a suitable EM bollard for a while now and have come up with a fantastic product for not only Inner City sites but also sites which have limited or no power, the bollard can be operated by a standard battery drill! It is another great innovation from Heald providing a much needed solution for our customers."