Stainless Steel Bollards are a great choice for locations where architectural considerations require a way to block traffic in an esthetically pleasing  way and still have the ability to be moved or retracted to offer a clear and unobstructed entry way.  This unique feature cannot be found with swinging, sliding or barrier gates which are visible whether open or closed.  The choices in bollards range from the more costly “automatic” (motorized) bollards which require more expense in the initial bollard cost, electrical and excavation work, to “semi-automatic” bollards which are spring lift assisted so that it is easy to lift the bollard up out of its retracted position casing in the ground.  Another less expensive option is “removable” bollards which are lifted out of its companion socket receiver which has been set into the ground. The removable bollard can then be carried away and a cover plate is put in its place to cover the receiver hole. The last option is a manually retractable bollard which like the semi-automatic bollard retracts into its ground casing, the difference being that there is no lifting assist mechanism so that the bollard diameter is limited to 4 ½” to lifting weight considerations. The matching “fixed” in place bollards are a cost effective way to frame the outer sides of an opening where moveable or retracting bollards are not needed, which is works well because the different types of bollards match each other or when an area is to be closed out permanently.

UPS-FB168/900SS and UPS-FB114/900SS
The Fixed traffic bollard is suitable for mixed installations while maintaining the same architectural design. (non-retractable)This type of unit can be set in the ground using concrete. It can be used when accesses are limited, or combined with automatic/ semi-automatic version. It solves transit and/or parking problems, at a reasonable cost, without the need for electrical energy.

Upswung UPS- R114/900SS and UPS-168 /900SS  Removable Bollards
This Removable traffic unit is suitable for mixed installations while maintaining the same architectural design as our other units. They can be removed and a cover plate (pictured below) covers the hole to remove the tripping hazard. It requires only minor excavation to set the pocket assembly. It can be used when accesses are limited, or combined with automatic/ semi-automatic versions. It solves transit and/or parking problems, at a reasonable cost, without the need for electrical energy.

Upswung UPS- M114/900SS  Manual Retractable Bollards
This type of concealed unit should be used when access is limited, or combined with automatic and/ or semi-automatic units. It solves transit and parking problems, at a reasonable cost, without the need for costly electrical service. Manual units operate by the release lever and lowering or raising the unit by hand without any mechanism to help in the lifting. Therefore they are smaller in diameter to reduce the weight that has to be lifted. We inventory manual stainless steel bollards most commonly used and available for immediate delivery.

Upswung SA168/900SS Semi–Automatic Bollards
This type of concealed unit should be used when access is limited, or combined with automatic and/ or fixed. It solves transit and parking problems, at a reasonable cost, without the need for costly electrical service. Thanks to the single-effect gas actuator, bollards are lifted automatically with a key, whereas lowering is achieved by slight foot pressure on the head of the concealed bollard. 

Upswung A168/900SS Automatic Bollards
Designed to go up or down at the push of a button. Excellent for vehicle access control in security installations. Automatic bollards can be controlled with all the same access control products that are used for gate operators like clickers, keypads and switches.