Security system has become mandatory in the modern world. Every place is now flooded with myriads of security equipment, CCTVs, flap barrier, boom barrier, bollards etc. have become an integral component of modern day security systems.
Even the statistics supports the growing popularity of security system; the security equipment demand is expected to rise by 6.8% annually to reach a figure of $126 billion in 2018.
What has instigated this growth?
There are various factors that will catalyse the growth of security system in the near future, some of the key instigators of these change include:
- Technological innovations
- Integration of security devices with mobile phones obviously the smartphones and other smart devices
- Creation of user-friendly devices
- Development of security system that works on real-time
- Increasing social disturbances
These are some of the key factors that have kindled the growth of modern day security system and will do the same in the coming times.
Different types of security system:
There is a gamut of choices which a modern day security system provides us, some of the commonly used are :
- Flap barrier
- Boom barrier
- CCTV
- Alarm system
- Biometric sensor locks
- Bollards/ automatic bollards and much more
All the modern day security equipment are an example of the state of the art technology and have to a great extent have catered to the security needs of people.
The most important application this system can be seen in the form of Intelligent Traffic Management system where this equipment has served as a panacea to resolve many traffic issues and have streamlined the flow of traffic. Amongst all these automatic bollards have a special niche for themselves, owing to its real-time application and automated functional they have eased the task of traffic authorities.
What are bollards and how they have become an integral part of security system?
Bollards are vertical metallic posts. They are not very new but yes they have undergone a huge transformation since the first time they were used. Earlier, bollards were used to separate the area under surveillance or to mark restricted areas but with the advent of new technologies, they have been reincarnated in the form of automatic bollards where they work on the automated system.
Bollards are a simple and cost-effective way to set up the anti-ram perimeter of defence without affecting the aesthetic beauty of the place.
However, bollards find myriads of application apart from the regular road safety system; following are the places where bollards find apt application:
- decorative
- safety/traffic direction
- security
Traffic and safety are the most common place where bollards find the huge application. Bollards can help in traffic direction as well .If the bollards are closely placed they can act as a traffic filter which can be used to separate the vehicles from pedestrians and bicycle. For example, if we place bollards at a distance of around 3 ft., they can allow the pedestrians, shopping cart, and wheelchairs to easily pass but will prevent the cars to pass through , such kind of arrangement is a perfect fit for the walk streets, parking lot etc.
However some caution must be taken while using them for designing purpose, it should not become a navigational hazard to authorized vehicles.
Overall it can be said that bollards find different application in road safety and secret and to a great extent they help in streamlining the flow of traffic.
Our Role:
Houston Systems has excellence in creating automatic bollards, our designed bollards have grown popular amongst local authorities and places where there is a need to streamline the flow of traffic.
Our products key features:
- Rugged and robust
- Vandal proof
- Weatherproof
- Cost effective
- Free from wear and tear
- Aesthetically designed
Get in touch with us to know more about our range of automatic bollards and how you can benefit using these.
