Lifting bollards (also called automatic lifting bollards or smart lifting bollards) are a modern traffic management tool, widely used in urban roads, parking lots, commercial areas and other places to control and manage the entry and exit of vehicles. Although the design and use of lifting bollards are convenient, many users are prone to some common misunderstandings during the selection and use process. Have you ever stepped on these pits?
1. Misunderstanding 1: The safety of automatic bollards is “automatic”
Problem analysis: Many people think that once the automatic bollard is installed, the safety can be guaranteed naturally, ignoring the correctness of the installation, maintenance and operation of the lifting bollard. If the automatic bollard fails or there are no appropriate protection measures (such as anti-collision design), it may bring safety hazards.
Correct approach: The installation of the automatic bollard must comply with relevant safety standards, and the working status of the automatic bollard must be checked regularly, such as whether there is a jam, whether it can recover normally after external force impact, etc. It is also necessary to consider installing anti-collision devices to ensure that no damage is caused when the vehicle is miss operated.
2. Myth 2: The more automatic bollards, the better
Problem analysis: Some people think that the more automatic bollards are installed, the more effective the traffic management will be. In fact, too many automatic bollards may affect the smoothness of traffic, especially when there is a large amount of traffic, which will cause unnecessary congestion.
Correct approach: Install an appropriate number of automatic bollards according to actual needs, and choose the appropriate number considering lane width, traffic volume and vehicle passing frequency. Too many automatic bollards not only waste resources, but may also affect the smoothness of the road.
3. Myth 3: As long as the automatic bollardcan be raised or lowered, it will be fine
Problem analysis: When choosing a lifting bollard, many people only care about whether it can be raised or lowered smoothly, but ignore other factors such as the material, stability, collision resistance and durability of the bollard. Some low-quality automatic bollards may have a short service life and are prone to failure.
Correct approach: The selection of automatic bollards should take into account its quality, including the lifting speed, durability of the lifting times, strength of the bollard material, corrosion resistance, and whether it can adapt to extreme weather. Especially in places with large traffic flow, the stability and durability of the automatic bollard are crucial.
4. Myth 4: automatic bollards do not need to be used with other equipment
Problem analysis: Some people think that automatic bollards can solve the problem by using them alone, ignoring their use in conjunction with other traffic management systems (such as license plate recognition, remote monitoring, traffic lights, etc.). If automatic bollards are not effectively coordinated with other systems, they may not achieve the best traffic management effect.
Correct approach: automatic bollards should be used in conjunction with intelligent parking management systems, license plate recognition systems, remote monitoring equipment, etc. to ensure that they can be controlled intelligently and avoid errors caused by human operation.
Lifting bollards may seem simple, but if you don’t choose the right product, installation location and maintenance method, it may cause a lot of trouble. Before installation, understand and avoid the above
misunderstandings to maximize the use of lifting bollards and ensure their long-term stable operation.
Have you encountered the above misunderstandings? Or if you have other questions when purchasing and using lifting bollards, feel free to tell me!
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Post time: Aug-27-2025
