Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between fixed, removable and folding bollards?
Fixed bollards stay put and take the biggest hit: in-ground models are concreted in, surface mounted models bolt to an existing slab.
Removable bollards sit in a socket and unlock and lift out when you need vehicle access.
Folding bollards hinge down flat to the ground, so there is nothing to carry off and store. Pick fixed unless you genuinely need the access to open up.
Should I get a key lock or a padlock removable bollard?
Go key lock if the public can reach the bollard. The lock is built into the base, so there is no shackle to cut off, no padlock to lose and nothing at ground level to seize up in the weather, which makes it the pick for car parks and shopfronts. Go padlock if you already run a master key system, because you can fit a padlock keyed to it. A lost key then just means cutting it off and fitting a new one. The padlock version is also the cheaper of the two, which adds up across a row. Note the padlock option is in-ground only: the
Gorilla Removable In-Ground Bollard comes in both key lock and padlock. The surface mounted removables are key lock only, in
yellow or
stainless steel.
Do I need to concrete bollards in?
Only if you choose an in-ground model. Those are set into a footing and give the highest impact resistance. Surface mounted bollards bolt straight to an existing concrete slab, which is usually the practical choice on a finished car park or loading dock where you do not want to cut the surface. Each product page lists the mounting type and the base plate dimensions.
What height and diameter bollard should I use?
For car parks and pedestrian protection, around 900mm above ground is the common height because it stays in a driver's eye line and clears a bumper. Go taller where you want the bollard seen from further away. Diameter and wall thickness drive impact resistance, so step up on a loading dock or anywhere trucks manoeuvre. Full dimensions are on every product page.
Do you do a bulk discount on bollards?
Yes. Buy any 10 bollards and get an extra 5% off, applied automatically at checkout with no code needed. Mix fixed, folding, removable and U-bar to make up the 10. Fitting out a whole car park? Call
1800 953 996 and we will look after you on the bigger quantities.
Are these bollards galvanised or powder coated?
Both finishes are in the range: the core fixed, folding and in-ground removable bollards are hot-galvanised steel with a yellow powder coat on top. Safety yellow powder coat is the standard for visibility in car parks and on sites. Black and white models give a cleaner look.
Stainless steel models suit shopfronts and entries where appearance matters. The finish is listed on each product page.
How much is delivery on bollards?
Freight is calculated live for your postcode at checkout before you pay anything. We can sometimes get a better freight price than the one shown at checkout, so call us on
1800 953 996 or email
sales@sitegeardirect.com.au for a freight quote before you order. Every order is transit-insured. Gorilla orders over $500 ship free to metro business addresses and over $850 free everywhere else. If you do not have a business address or a forklift, the same free delivery applies to your nearest depot for collection.
