Steel Guard Rails vs. MPM Plastic Guard Rails
Leave a CommentGuard rails are essential elements in any industrial and commercial facility. By protecting people, products, and plant equipment from accidental collision damage, they can save the facility significant amounts of money throughout the year. However, their effectiveness depends on their design. Different styles, sizes, and materials are appropriate for different environments and applications. Below, we […]
K-Rated Bollards: What you need to know
Leave a CommentK-Rated Bollards: What you need to know Major metropolitan areas, regardless of where you are in the world, all share some commonalities. Droves of people, for one, are a big-city mainstay, as are newspaper and street food carts. While you may notice the crowds, and the vendors, there’s another city-fixture that may go undetected: the […]
MPM Polymer Guardrails and Safety Gates
Leave a CommentMPM? It’s the name of a dynamic, enterprising Italian company that designs and manufactures a remarkable range of flexible industrial safety barriers that make work environments safe wherever there are vehicles, goods, people—and the occasional rhinoceros. Ontario Bollards is proud to have obtained the exclusive distribution rights in Canada to patented MPM products! MPM plastic […]
Removable vs. Retractable Bollards
Leave a CommentBollards are sturdy vertical poles that act as a protective barrier against vehicles. They can protect opposing traffic patterns from accidents, buildings from out of control drivers, or pedestrians from automobile traffic. While some bollards are permanent, many applications require removable or retractable bollards for more versatility. Which Solution Should You Choose? Removable bollards […]
A Guide to Site Protection With Bollards
Leave a CommentA Guide to Site Protection With Bollards Whether you need bollards because of building or fire codes, the design of the building, traffic patterns, or safety concerns, you want to ensure you are getting the right product for your site requirements. From crash rated bollards to traffic pattern indicators, bollard design is critical in providing […]
K-Rated Bollards vs. M-Rated Bollards
Leave a CommentK-Rated Bollards vs. M-Rated Bollards Bollards are a common sight at the front of nearly any commercial building. Typically installed near entrances, these architectural structures protect pedestrians and buildings from damage caused by oncoming vehicles. They are available in numerous variations to suit different purposes, such as preventing cars from inadvertently ending up on the […]