Posts Tagged ‘security bollards’
Bollard Impact Resistance
The importance of foundations In recent years, security bollards have become increasingly newsworthy as a strategic security measure against the rise of terrorist and criminal activity. In light of recent world events, an important question that is asked of any type of bollards is what is it’s inherent stopping power and impact resistance, particularly when…
Read MoreSecurity Bollard Apprentice wins OTC ‘Apprentice of the Quarter’
Macs are delighted to announce that our has apprentice mechanical engineer, Jonathan Keating, has won the OTC ‘Apprentice of the Quarter’ for December 2018. Currently studying his NVQ level 2 in Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan is progressing very well, with a committed attitude both at work and college. Working on various automatic bollard systems in the…
Read MoreSliding Bollards – Now supplying Heald’s Matador Sliding Bollard Systems
Now Supplying Heald’s Matador Surface Mount Sliding Bollards Systems! Macs are delighted to announce that we now offer the supply of Heald’s Matador surface mount sliding bollards system. Further complementing our range of automatic telescopic and crash rated bollards, the surface mount Matador bollard systems offer a combination of IWA-14 tested physical security, automatic bollard…
Read MoreAutomatic Bollards – From Driveways to Traffic Management
There are many uses for automatic bollards in the UK today, from a single post protecting a driveway or parking spot, to town centre entry and exit traffic control systems and, increasingly, counter terror applications. At Macs Automated Bollard Systems, we offer a range of products and services to suit any application, with no project…
Read MoreRising Bollards 101 – An introduction to bollards and their uses
With the growing popularity and variety of rising bollards available, deciding which one is right for you can be a bit of a headache! Our handy guide to the variety of types available, and some common uses, aims to clear things up a little, so you can be sure you’re getting the right bollard for…
Read MoreSecurity bollards – The different options explained
Choosing the right security bollards. Security bollards are now a common site around the UK and are used for a variety of reasons, such as restricting access to private driveways and parking spaces, traffic calming measures, or as a means of adding additional security. They can also be a considerable purchase, so it is important…
Read MoreParking Posts – Getting Started with Parking Posts
Getting started with Parking Posts. Telescopic parking posts are a common method of securing private car parking spaces at home or at the workplace. Used as both a visual and physical deterrent, they are an affordable solution to nuisance parking, offering you peace of mind that your parking space remains secure. Considering a parking post…
Read MoreDriveway Bollards – A brief guide
Driveway Bollards – A brief guide. Driveway bollards are commonly used use on private driveways, as a means of adding additional security. Usually positioned at the entrance to a driveway, they offer a visual and physical presence to help prevent vehicle theft, whist still allowing pedestrian access. The real question that needs to be asked…
Read MoreWhat is PAS 68?
BSI PAS 68 is the Publicly Available Specification in the UK for crash rated vehicle barrier and bollard security products. The PAS 68 standard defines the test criteria which a product has to be tested in order to comply and achieve BSI PAS 68 and identifies impact test methods, tolerances, test vehicle type and performance…
Read MoreParking Bollards. Driveway Bollards and Parking Posts
What are parking bollards? Parking bollards are a physical security measure, designed to secure private residential or business locations, and helping to prevent unauthorised use of private car parking spaces. Ideal for use on business premises, car parks, driveways and private access roads, the security bollards offer a high security solution to the various issue…
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