Retractable bollards.

Gate Automation Systems specifies bollards for entries that need controlled vehicle access, pedestrian clearance and a cleaner frontage than a sliding or swing gate can provide.

Retractable bollards installed in a driveway entry

Simple movement, serious access control.

01

Normally clear

The bollard retracts flush or near-flush so authorised vehicles can pass without a gate leaf or track.

02

Authorise

Remote, keypad, card, intercom, loop or building system releases the bollard according to the site rules.

03

Secure

The bollard rises to create a physical stop point for unauthorised vehicles and protect the zone behind it.

Single automatic bollard at a controlled entry

Use bollards where the entry still needs to feel open.

Bollards are useful when the site needs vehicle restriction without visually closing the frontage, interrupting pedestrian movement or requiring a full gate opening path.

  • Commercial car parks and staff entries
  • School, public-space and facility thresholds
  • Loading zones and shared pedestrian areas
  • Architectural frontages where gate leaves feel too heavy

Pick the bollard around impact, frequency and presentation.

The public page already carries several bollard families. This draft keeps the image-backed options but gives them a cleaner comparison structure.

FAAC J275

Automatic retractable bollard for commercial vehicle-control points.

JS80

JS80

Slim retractable unit for tighter frontage and pedestrian-friendly areas.

J355

J355

Heavier-duty hydraulic bollard family for higher-control entries.

J200

J200

Compact automatic bollard option for managed vehicle access.

Centro Storico

Centro Storico

Low-visual-impact bollard for sensitive or architectural settings.

Vehicle detection

Loops and sensors help the bollard respond to vehicle position, not just button presses.

Vehicle detection loop beside an automatic bollard

Access release

Remote, intercom, card, keypad or building integration controls who can drop the bollard.

Intercom and keypad access release for an automatic bollard

Visible movement

Lights, signs and placement make the stop point legible before a driver reaches it.

Automatic bollard with visible warning lights

Fallback access

Manual release and service access should be documented before handover.

Manual release and service access for retractable bollard

Bollards need the civil detail early.

Bring the lane width, pavement type, power/access-control preference and expected traffic pattern. Gate Automation Systems can then advise the bollard family and integration path.

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