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In a busy airport, bollards serve two main purposes: high-level security (anti-terrorism) and facility protection (managing the flow of people and trolleys). The goal of this installation is to ensure passenger safety while preventing equipment damage in high-traffic areas.
Escalators and Moving Walkways:
The Problem: Passengers often try to take heavy luggage trolleys onto escalators, which is a major safety hazard.
The Solution: We install Fixed Stainless Steel Bollards at the entrance of every escalator.
Spacing: They are spaced about 500mm to 600mm apart. This gap is wide enough for a person with a suitcase to walk through comfortably, but too narrow for a standard luggage trolley to pass.
Terminal Entrances:
The Solution: We use Automatic Rising Bollards or K-Rated Fixed Bollards.
Function: These protect the glass facade of the terminal from accidental vehicle impacts or intentional ramming attacks, while still allowing authorized emergency vehicles to pass through when lowered.
Material (Grade 316L Stainless Steel):
Airports are high-moisture environments (often near the coast and subject to heavy cleaning). We use 316L Stainless Steel because it’s highly resistant to corrosion and keeps that sleek, modern "brushed metal" look that matches airport aesthetics.
For outdoor areas, we might use carbon steel with a bright yellow powder coating for high visibility.
Height and Diameter:
Height: Usually 900mm to 1000mm above ground. This height range is high enough to be seen easily so people don't trip over them, but not so high that they feel claustrophobic.
Diameter: For trolley protection, a diameter of 114mm or 168mm is standard. For anti-ram security, we go much thicker, usually 220mm or 275mm.
Surface Mount : Inside the terminal, we typically use surface-mounted bollards secured with heavy-duty bolts. This is because airport floors often have underfloor heating, electrical cables, or thin concrete slabs that don't allow for deep digging.
Deep Embedment: For the perimeter security bollards outside, they are buried deep into a reinforced concrete foundation to provide maximum impact resistance.
By strategically placing these bollards, especially at escalator entry points, the airport significantly reduces the risk of accidents. Using 316L stainless steel ensures the installation is a "set it and forget it" solution—it stays durable, looks professional, and keeps the terminal running smoothly.
