Bollards find use in decorative applications to define parameters that are visual as security barriers are suitable for such applications. The bollards will offer minimal impact resistance. These decorative installations are easy and quick to install. These can be done in several materials such as stainless steel bollards, plastic bollards, concrete bollards, K4 bollards etc. Security bollards come in various shapes, designs and sizes. These bollards and security barriers will protect a property ad the lives in it by creating a traffic setting that is controlled. In addition to protection, these barriers will avoid unnecessary clutter.
Unlike the other barriers such as large concrete blocks and fences, the security bollards will restrict vehicle access while allowing pedestrians to move around freely. As each property and building will have various risk factors, the design strategies should be assessed before installing the bollards. It is important to know the scope of vulnerabilities and risks before seeking the protection of K4 bollards from stainless steel fabricators in Singapore.
Errant vehicles are one of the major causes of damage to buildings as well as occupants and pedestrians. Eventually, it becomes important to assess the driving environment and its surroundings and how the building, as well as its occupants, might face the threat. There are some factors to consider before choosing to use the K4 bollards in Singapore. These factors include,
Perimeter protection using K4 bollards in Singapore can increase the protection against any sort of intentional attacks on the building. Once the possible security threats are recognized, the necessary steps to install proper preventive measures. Key areas that need to be assessed include large windows and entrances. These can be highly vulnerable if unprotected.
For the high-security applications or those locations that are subjected to be under high-risk, the k4 bollards in Singapore that crash-rated have to be used. These products are certified and must be live tested to make sure these can withstand crash under controlled and specific conditions. There are two standards of industry crash ratings – K-ratings and ASTM standards.
When it comes to K-rated standards, these bollards have to withstand an impact from a 15,000 lb payload and should not exceed the preset penetration distance. These bollards are rated depending on the speed of vehicle they can stop as follows such as K12 for 50 mph, K8 for 40 mph and K4 for 30mph. So, for the vehicles that might move around at 30mph, K4 bollards in Singapore should be enough.
On the other hand, the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) developed its own standard. This incorporates various types of vehicles and ratings depending on vehicle penetration. It has standards for small passenger cars, medium-duty trucks, heavy goods vehicles and pickup trucks.
These crash-rated barriers provide high protection and are expensive when it comes to purchasing and installation. Even for the most basic crash-rated installations, you will have to spend several thousand. Other features of the highly secure K12, K8 and K4 bollards in Singapore include minimal maintenance, automatic deployment and more.
When it comes to the use of stainless steel bollards, these are quite popular among designers and architects in recent years. This is due to the popularity of using steel in designing to achieve a more contemporary look. Stainless steel gives architects and designers the freedom to design it as per the requirement without any compromise on the quality and looks. Moreover, these bollards do not require much maintenance. Only when the same is installed in environments such as coastal areas where there is exposure to salt water, there is a necessity to maintain the bollards on a regular basis.
On comparing with K4 bollards, the stainless steel bollards will be made of high-quality 316-grade stainless steel that is resistant to corrosion and rust. Moreover, it is a value-added option that adds to the looks of the building or structure.
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