Client Challenge: Our client, a fuel station operator, had an issue with their traditional steel inground bollards requiring repetitive maintenance and repair due to truck impacts. This was adding to maintenance costs and causing operational interruptions.

To address this, they were looking for an asset protection solution that could withstand vehicle impacts without causing damage to the bollard or the ground, ideally reducing repair and maintenance required.

Solution:

After talking with their team to understand the site’s specific requirements and the type of impacts a bollard would need to withstand, we recommended Vanguard’s innovative SlowStop 168mm Bollard.

SlowStop bollards are different to traditional steel bollards – they have a unique elastomer base that allows the bollard to absorb impact and return to its original position, reducing maintenance and repair costs while protecting the asset. Click here to watch a video showing how this works.

We were able to give our client peace of mind with testing data and ratings that demonstrated the bollard would be suitable for their site requirements.

Outcome:

Since installation, the SlowStop bollards have effectively reduced maintenance requirements, providing our client with a durable solution to protect site assets. This design choice has led to cost savings and a safer environment, minimizing interruptions to their operations.

You can learn more about the SlowStop bollard system in this article.
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