At Barrier1, we offer a wide range of crash-rated and certified bollards that meet ASTM International standards, including Set & Pour, Shallow Mount, Stand Alone Shallow Mount, Super Shallow Mount, Retractable, and Safety Bollards. Proudly made in the USA with high-quality steel in Summerfield, NC, our bollards are engineered for superior durability and protection. We also provide custom bollard solutions tailored to your specific needs, with options for various foundation depths, removable bollards, and covers for when aesthetics matter.
Whether you’re protecting people and property at retail stores, gas stations, airports, critical infrastructure, municipalities, parks, or schools, Barrier1 has the ideal solution. Our versatile bollards ensure safety and accessibility without compromising on design, making them perfect for any environment.
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Our high-security bollards are engineered to provide robust protection against hostile vehicle threats, making them essential for safeguarding critical infrastructure, government facilities, and other high-risk assets. These bollards are crash-tested to ensure safety and are capable of stopping vehicles traveling at high speeds. Some common applications where safety and security are paramount include:
Safety bollards protect people, property, and infrastructure from accidental or intentional vehicle intrusion. Designed to provide a visible and often physical barrier, our safety bollards are typically installed in high-traffic areas where pedestrian and vehicular zones intersect. Their primary role is to enhance safety without impeding the flow of foot traffic. Some common applications for safety bollards include:
Retractable bollards offer an ideal solution for locations that require versatile access control while maintaining a high level of security and aesthetic appeal. These bollards are especially well-suited for environments where vehicle access must be restricted at certain times but permitted at others. Our retractable bollards balance security, functionality, and design integration, making them a practical choice for locations such as:
ASTM ratings are a means of standardization when calculating how well a barrier will withstand vehicle impacts. These ratings are primarily U.S.-based, and various vehicles are used when calculating a bollard’s crashworthiness. With the bollards that we have available at Barrier1 Systems, you’ll find that most adhere to the ASTM F2656 or the ASTM F3016 ratings. Here’s how each is used to calculate how much impact our high-security, safety, or retractable bollards can withstand.
When it comes to bollard crash-worthiness, you’ll find that Barrier1 System’s high-security models are tested using this standard. ASTM F2656 tests vehicles at six weight classes. Here’s a look at how each works, ranging from small cars to heavy goods vehicles:
Next, ASTM ratings also consider the speeds at which these vehicles impact the barrier. Generally, ASTM ratings calculate this based on vehicles moving at minimum test velocities of 30, 40, and 50 miles per hour. This test is performed with the test vehicles hitting the barrier head-on perpendicularly. This speed is represented by the number after the vehicle designation. Effectively, if a bollard is rated M30, this means that the test vehicle was a medium-duty truck that was traveling at 30 mph.
These ratings also calculate the penetration levels of the vehicle as it projects past the bollard or security feature. This is represented using a “P” designation. For example, a P1 rating means the vehicle’s leading edge will project about a meter or 3.3 feet past the barrier. A P2, on the other hand, means that the vehicle will project anywhere from 1.01 meters to seven meters past the bollard.
With ASTM F3016, the standard is designed to measure the impacts of smaller vehicles running at slower speeds. When evaluated using ASTM F3016, the assumption is that the impact being measured results from an accident, such as a driver losing control of their vehicle. At maximum weight, this standard assumes a vehicle of about 5,000 lbs, or about the size of a full-size pickup truck or SUV.
Speeds typically calculated are minimum test velocities of 10, 20, and 30 mph. Penetration is calculated in a similar way as the ASTM F2656 standard, but a P1 rating indicates penetration of one foot, and a P2 accounts for penetration maxing out at four feet past the bollard.
Some of our retractable models have a PAS rating in addition to an ASTM rating. PAS crash ratings stand for the Publicly Available Specification ratings used in the UK. These are similar to ASTM crash ratings, but they typically measure vehicle impact and speed in kilograms and kilometers.
For example, our Nautilus M30 PPG Automatic Retractable Bollard has a rating of PAS 68:2013 V/7500[N2]/48/90:0.0/0.0. This rating breaks down in the following ways:
PAS Section | Meaning |
PAS 68 | This refers to the standard being used. |
2013 | This refers to the year the standard was first implemented. |
V | This indicates that a test vehicle was used rather than a static load. |
7500 | The weight of the vehicle. In this case, a 7,500-kilogram vehicle was used, translating to a 16,535-pound medium-duty truck. |
N2 | Another classification for the EU’s version of a medium-duty vehicle. |
48 | The velocity of the vehicle is measured in kilometers per hour. This converts to approximately 30 miles per hour. |
90 | This indicates that the barrier was impacted at a 90-degree angle or head-on. |
0.0/0.0 | These indicate the penetration depth and the debris dispersion, which means that there was no impact past the barrier and zero debris. |
Barrier1 crash-rated bollards are tested to ASTM F2656 standards, with most models, including the best-selling Hercules series, earning M30, M40, or M50 ratings and a P1 penetration classification. This means that they can stop a 15,000-lb vehicle within 1 meter of the bollard line, even at 50 mph.
The Hercules line of security bollards is known for their robust set-and-pour construction and are the trusted solution for airports, stadiums, and government facilities. The Hercules line has a deep mount design and requires a foundation depth of at least 36”. Bollards like the Talon and Tomahawk are engineered for bi-directional protection, helping safeguard high-security sites from both head-on and reverse-impact threats. These are made for shallow and super shallow mount installations, which are useful when there are underground utilities or limited subgrade depths.
Crash-rated bollards are available with a variety of foundation depths to suit different site conditions and utility layouts. The Hornet shallow-mount arrays install in just 12–13 inches of concrete, avoiding conflicts with duct banks and water lines. A Talon bollard requires only 4 inches, making it ideal for sidewalk installations where vault lids and underground infrastructure must remain undisturbed.
Bollard covers enhance security without sacrificing design, offering stainless finishes, brand colors, planter-style enclosures, or integrated lighting. Ideal for hospitality, retail, and commercial spaces where curb appeal matters as much as protection.
Our team works closely with you to understand site conditions, vehicle threat risks, and design requirements. Consultations are handled by phone or in person, based on project complexity.
Once a purchase order is received, we provide an Order Acknowledgement to confirm all project details before fabrication begins.
Within seven business days, you’ll receive product-specific submittal drawings for review and approval.
Bollards are manufactured in the U.S. and shipped directly to your project site, ready for installation by your team or preferred contractor.
Barrier1 is a certified General Services Administration (GSA) contract holder, enabling us to work with any government agency.
Our products and designs adhere to procedures and standards approved by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Manufactured in Summerfield, NC, our full line of bollards, barriers, and arms reflects our dedication to quality and American craftsmanship.
Barrier1 Systems has been innovating in the high-security bollard industry for nearly 20 years. We stand by the quality of our high-security bollards. We focus on quality, reliability, and engineering excellence so that our customers can depend on our products to protect their businesses.
Looking to understand more about set-and-pour, shallow mount, or retractable high-security bollards or just want a consultation? Give us a call at (336) 617‑8478 or email us at info@barrier1.com today!
