Surface Mount Wedge Barriers
Q: What is a shallow-mount barrier??
A: A shallow-mount barrier is a vehicle access control solution designed to provide effective perimeter protection without requiring deep excavation. Because these systems have a reduced installation depth, they are ideal for locations where underground utilities, drainage systems, or existing infrastructure make traditional deep foundations impractical.
To achieve high levels of impact resistance, shallow-mount barriers typically use a wider foundation or reinforced surface design rather than relying on deep embedment.
Barrier Stop offers a variety of shallow-mount security solutions, including:
- Drop-arm barriers
- Security bollards
- Wedge barriers
- Beam gates
Many shallow-mount beam gates and vehicle barriers are widely used at government facilities, military sites, airports, and other critical infrastructure where rapid installation and dependable protection are essential.
Barrier Stop supplies, installs, and services shallow-mount vehicle barrier systems for projects across a wide range of industries.
Q: What’s the difference between deep-mount and shallow-mount bollards?
A: Traditional deep-mount bollards are installed several feet below ground level using reinforced concrete foundations. While they provide excellent vehicle impact resistance, installation often requires extensive excavation, making them less practical where underground utilities, drainage systems, or structural limitations exist.
Shallow-mount bollards offer an alternative by delivering strong vehicle mitigation with significantly reduced excavation requirements.
Barrier Stop provides a complete range of shallow-mount perimeter protection systems, including:
- Drop-arm barriers
- Security bollards
- Wedge barriers
- Beam gates
Why Choose Shallow-Mount Bollards?
- Require minimal excavation compared to traditional deep foundations.
- Suitable for locations with underground utilities or restricted digging conditions.
- Designed to provide reliable vehicle impact resistance using reinforced engineering methods.
- Utilize steel reinforcement cages and engineered concrete foundations for added structural performance.
- Certain models incorporate interconnected base plates that distribute impact forces across multiple bollards.
- Many systems require installation depths of approximately 2 feet, while specialized designs may require as little as 2 inches, depending on the application and product configuration.
Shallow-mount bollards provide an efficient solution for projects requiring strong perimeter protection while reducing installation time, disruption, and construction costs.