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(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 19, 2012 ) London, UK -- Engineering grade polyurethane cast covers a steel core, maintaining the aesthetic and strength benefits of a cast iron bollard. The non-ferrous, non-rusting surface requires very low maintenance and the low residual value makes polymer bollards unattractive to thieves.
Jonathan Goss, managing director of Townscape Products, says more and more councils are choosing polymer over cast iron and steel.
Leicester City Council has recently changed its bollard specification to polymer. Purchasing manager, Kanti Varia, explains: “Townscape made an exact polymer copy of the Leicester bollard weighing only 22Kg which can be safely lifted by one person.
“Our image is very important to us and Townscape’s polymer bollards are effectively maintenance-free, saving us time and money.”
Polymer bollards are designed to be stronger than the cast iron equivalent
On high speed vehicular impact, the polymer bollard will fold over rather than break off or shatter. Full ram raid specific polymer bollards are also available.
One area where Townscape has been able to help most recently is in the supply of a cost effective bollard solution. For many years the Council have stocked and installed a unique design cast iron bollard. The polymer bollards are installed extensively throughout the City.
The case study review identified a number of issues which required an innovative solution. The cast iron bollard is extremely heavy, 68Kg to be precise and the manual handling implications for the installation team were considerable. Townscape’s solution was to manufacture an exact copy of the Leicester bollard in their lightweight, durable polymer compound.
About Bollards HQ
Bollards HQ is owned and operated by Townscape Products. An established supplier and manufacurer of the highest quality bollards, barriers and street furniture with a focus on beautiful design and reliable, long lasting materials.
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