That’s not to mention the cost and effort of having to dig a hole or two in the ground, where the bollards can retract into. This is by far the biggest cost factor that you have to account for. Now, if your driveway is narrow enough with walls around the main entrance, you might be able to get away with just one bollard. However, if your driveway is a tad wider – like mine – you’ll need at least two.

Specifically, by installing driveway bollards – like the aforementioned BFT Automation STOPPY B 115/500 – to keep your cars secured in your driveway, it’s nigh on impossible (or, at least, much, much harder) for criminals to ferry it away from you. With that in mind, how effective are these driveway bollards, anyway? On top of that, is it worth spending the extra on more robust and high-grade solutions like the BFT STOPPY B? What Is The BFT STOPPY B 115/500? The control unit and receiver here are basically responsible for accepting commands from your key fob transmitter. Thus, controlling the opening and closing phases of the driveway bollard cycles when in use. Essentially, whether you want the bollards to rise up and secure your driveway. Or, have it retract into the ground when you need to drive in and out of your driveway. A single unit controls the two bollards. The Stoppy MBB automatic bollard is also built for high usage . It has an internal oil-bath gear motor which reduces friction within the mechanism to ensure optimal operation and maximise the bollard’s life expectancy. This feature makes it perfect for commercial use i.e. in situations where bollards would have to be raised and lowered very frequently. Meanwhile, with the STOPPY B 115/500, all you need to do is press a single button on the transmitter key fob. With the STOPPY B 115/500, there’s a mere 7-second wait for the driveway bollards to rise or retract. When the bollards are up and in place, these are a massive deterrent for any thief that wants to break into your car and drive away with it. Straightforward, Speedy, And Clean Installation Process Installation and user's manual for Stoppy MBB 219/500 and Stoppy MBB 219/700 electromechanical bollards.

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In addition to that, I procured four MITTO B RCB02 key fobs. This is that aforementioned rolling code transmitted key fob – which sort of works the same way as the key fobs in a car. There are just two simple buttons. You could easily use these from inside your car or your home. The Stoppy B 115-500 is 115 mm diameter and is 500 mm in height, it is fitted with a rear-reflecting strip. The Stoppy B is availablein two finishes: painted steel coloured RAL 7015 or stainless steel.

NB. One controller can run up to 4 bollards together simultaneously, therefore one separate entrance and exit would require two controllers). In my case, all I needed was a couple of driveway bollards to keep my home driveway secure, so there’s no need to spring up for the chunkier units. In your scenario, it might otherwise be preferable, depending on a variety of factors… What kind of vehicle do you intend to keep in (or out), as well as where you’re thinking of installing one, or how large the driveway (or road) is that you need to secure, among other variables. Why Spending The Extra Can Make A DifferenceNow, the other key benefit of automated electro-mechanical driveway bollards like a BFT STOPPY B, besides how secure and thief-resistant it is by default, is their general ease of use. Far Easier And More Effortless To Use And Interact With

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Installation and user's manual for Icaro Veloce AC A1000 and Icaro Veloce AC A2000 sliding gate operators. This durable bollard is designed to withstand both serious vehicle impact and extreme environmental conditions . Given that all metal parts are cataphoresis-treated, it is extremely resistant to corrosion. As mentioned earlier, the BFT STOPPY B 115/500 is an automated, electro-mechanical driveway bollard. It doesn’t require that you have to step outside your car or home just to interact with it. No matter the time of day or the weather, you won’t have to get caught in your pyjamas, walking all the way through to your driveway in the middle of the night, just because you forgot to put up the bollards earlier. Installation and user's manual for Michelangelo BT A 60 and Michelangelo BT A 80 automatic barriers.

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Installation and user's manual for Giuno Ultra BT A20 and Giuno Ultra BT A50 swinging gate operators. As with our entire automatic range, this bollard is managed remotely. It can be operated using fob remotes, keypads or Bluetooth. Importantly, it is compatible with the Perseo CBD control panel , which can manage up to four bollards in parallel. This unit features a programming menu on the display with an integrated heating element and an incorporated receiver.