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Security Bollards Beyond Safety

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Bullard Bollards delivers crash-rated security bollards engineered for reliable perimeter protection — safeguarding people, property, and critical infrastructure while supporting your site's design and visibility needs.

  • Illuminated Security Bollards — Crash-rated bollards with integrated lighting.
  • Non-Illuminated Security Bollards — Standard crash-rated bollards without lighting.
  • Hydraulic Security Bollards — Retractable (active) bollards powered by a hydraulic system.

CRASH RATINGS EXPLAINED

ASTM Crash Ratings Explained

ASTM F2656 is the U.S. standard for evaluating crash-rated bollards, classifying performance by vehicle type and impact speed under controlled conditions:

Car Icon Small passenger cars (SC) Pickup Truck Icon Pickup trucks (PU) Truck Icon Medium-duty trucks (M)

K-Rating Explained

DOS K-Ratings are a U.S. Department of State standard for evaluating barrier performance under vehicle impact — testing a 15,000 lb vehicle at defined speeds, measured by how effectively the barrier stops it and limits penetration beyond the line.

Ratings:

K4 - 30 mph K8 - 40 mph K12 - 31 mi/h ≈ 50 mph
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(SC40) Small Passenger Car

  • Vehicle weight: up to 2,430 lbs
  • Speed ratings: (40 mph)
  • 8’’- 12” diameter
  • 30’’- 54.6” height

#City Sidewalks #Pedestrian Zones #Storefronts

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(PU40) Pickup Truck

  • Vehicle weight: up to 5,070 lbs
  • Speed ratings: PU40 (40 mph)
  • 10’’- 12” diameter
  • 36’’- 55” height

#Schools #Universities #Houses of Worship #Urban Walkways #City Sidewalks #Playgrounds #Hospitals

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(M30/M50) Medium-Duty Truck

  • Vehicle weight: up to 15,000 lbs
  • Speed ratings: 30 mph or 50 mph
  • 10”- 12” diameter
  • 40’’- 62” height

#Government Buildings #Courthouses #Correctional Facilities #Stadiums #Public Festival Space

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K12 Highest-threat sites

  • Vehicle weight: up to 15,000 lbs (medium-duty truck)
  • Impact speed: 50 mph
  • 12’’ diameter
  • 40’’- 62” height
  • Penetration: 1 meter or less (L3) (DOS) protocol

Security Bollard Foundations

Foundation type and depth are critical to ensuring the bollard performs as designed under impact. Improper installation can undermine crash-rating effectiveness and site safety.

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Deep standard Foundation

For maximum impact resistance

Bollard embedded into a reinforced concrete mass, transferring impact into the ground

Why choose it?

Stopping power and minimal penetration for high-security sites

  • 30" - 47.5" excavation (76,2 - 120,6 cm)
  • Reinforcement: rebar cage (#5 / #8)
  • Fully embedded and encased in concrete, transferring impact into the deep mass
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Shallow Foundation

For reinforced surface applications

  • Designed for sites where deep excavation isn't feasible
  • Bollard anchored to a reinforced slab, distributing impact forces across the surface

Why choose it?

For retrofit projects or structural limitations — without sacrificing effective protection

  • 15" excavation (38.1 cm)
  • Reinforcement: rebar cage (#5 / #8)
  • Anchored to a reinforced slab, distributing impact across the surface

Finish Options

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Brushed stainless steel

A corrosion-resistant satin finish with a matte, modern look that hides fingerprints and minor scratches — ideal for high-traffic environments.

Why choose it?

Scratch & wear masking

High corrosion resistance

Low maintenance

Structural longevity

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Custom powder coating

Pigment and resin are electrostatically applied and oven-cured into a durable, corrosion-resistant layer — built for weather resistance and consistent appearance outdoors.

Why choose it?

Durability

Impact tolerance

Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness

Eco-Friendly

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Nano-Coating

A microscopic, invisible barrier that protects against environmental and physical wear while preserving finish quality and color consistency over time.

Why choose it?

Corrosion resistance

UV stability

Scratch & abrasion resistance

Low maintenance

FAQs

Illuminated bollards are crash-rated with integrated lighting — protection and visibility in one. Non-illuminated are standard crash-rated bollards focused purely on perimeter defense. Hydraulic bollards are retractable, powered by a hydraulic system for controlled vehicle access — allowing authorized entry while maintaining full security when raised.

It's the U.S. industry standard for crash-rated bollards, classifying performance based on vehicle type and impact speed. Bullard Bollards offers three ASTM-rated categories: SC40 for small passenger cars (up to 2,430 lbs), PU40 for pickup trucks (up to 5,070 lbs), and M30/M50 for medium-duty trucks (up to 15,000 lbs). The rating tells you exactly what the bollard stops — and at what speed.

K-Ratings are a U.S. Department of State crash-testing standard, based on a 15,000 lb vehicle striking at defined speeds. K4 = 30 mph, K8 = 40 mph, K12 = 50 mph. K12 is the highest rating, with penetration limited to 1 meter or less. ASTM covers a broader range of vehicle types; K-Ratings are specifically used for high-security and government applications.

SC40 suits city sidewalks, pedestrian zones, and storefronts. PU40 is specified for schools, universities, hospitals, and houses of worship. M30/M50 is used for government buildings, courthouses, correctional facilities, stadiums, and public festival spaces. K12 covers the highest-threat environments.

SC40 suits city sidewalks, pedestrian zones, and storefronts. PU40 is specified for schools, universities, hospitals, and houses of worship. M30/M50 is used for government buildings, courthouses, correctional facilities, stadiums, and public festival spaces. K12 covers the highest-threat environments.
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