Armco barrier posts are used at a variety of locations to help secure barriers in place, preventing vehicle-related accidents and injuries in the workplace and in public settings.
At CT Safety Barriers, we use the highest quality galvanised steel to construct our Armco barriers, offering an installation service to any off-road facility. We pride ourselves on being experts in all things Armco, stocking barrier posts to suit every need.
All of our Armco Barrier posts are designed and manufactured to the following standards.
Types of Armco Posts and Barriers
Designed with constructional integrity in mind, Armco Barrier posts can be used to support Armco barriers in many situations.
Depending on the surface you require posts to be fitted, we can manufacture and supply posts for both concrete and non-penetrable surface types.
If you’re fitting posts to a concrete or non-penetrable surface, our bolt surface-mounted bolt-in posts are the perfect choice. Available in various sizes and dimensions to suit every need, they’re also easy to install should you not require our help. Our range of surface-mounted Armco posts are a great choice to support your Armco barriers.
If you’re able to fit your posts into a penetrable surface, such as wet cement or soft ground, our cast-in barrier posts are the best choice to support your vehicle crash barriers.
Both of our barrier post types are available in the:
- Z post style – Z posts are a lighter, more affordable option.
- RSJ posts – RSJ posts are heavy-duty posts that are designed to withstand force and extreme weather.
Whichever Armco barrier post you require, our collection of Armco Barrier products will include your perfect post.
Differences between Armco Z posts and RSJ posts
RSJ posts are also made from galvanised steel. However, they are formed into an H shape. This design is very solid and will not crumple on impact – so when a vehicle crashes into an Armco barrier supported by RSJ posts, it will be brought to an immediate stop.
Z posts, however, offer a more lightweight design that flattens and absorbs the impact of a colliding vehicle, slowing it down and preventing severe damage to both the vehicle itself and the surrounding property and pedestrians.
This makes them perfect for low-risk areas where vehicles are unlikely to be travelling at extreme speeds. They’re also a better option if you need to offer reassuring protection on a small budget.
Where should Armco Z posts be used?
Because of their lightweight design, we recommend using Z posts for Armco barriers in lower risk traffic areas. This could be in factories or warehouses, as protection for walls or walkways, or as a visual deterrent or pathway guide.
However, choosing which Armco posts to use will depend on more factors than just location. Both Z posts and RSJ posts offer different levels of protection, so speak to one of our team if you’re unsure of the best fit for your barrier system.
Armco Barrier Post Installation
The correct installation of an Armco crash barrier post is essential in helping protect people and property from the damage caused by out-of-control vehicles.
Crafted from galvanised steel, these sturdy ‘W’-shaped crash barriers posts can be found everywhere – from motorways and car parks, to warehouses and walkways. They are usually installed by one of two methods: bolting down or digging in.
Your Armco crash barriers are only as strong as your barrier posts, so it’s important to consider factors like location and risk level when considering installation.
What is a Bolt-Down Armco Barrier Post?
A Bolt Down Armco barrier post is a type of crash barrier post that’s installed by bolting a base plate into a pre-existing hard, concrete surface.
Bolt down Armco barrier posts is available in a variety of heights and two differently shaped styles: Z posts and RSJ posts. The style and height of the barrier post you choose will depend on the specific application and location of your Armco crash barriers.
For instance, Z posts are more lightweight, which makes them better suited to low-risk areas. If the ground is soft – for instance, grass or soil – you must not use the bolt-down method. Instead, you should directly concrete the barrier post into the ground using the dig-in method.
On What Surfaces Can You Bolt Down Armco Barriers?
Concrete is the best surface for installing bolt-down Armco posts – everything else is too soft to guarantee your barriers will withstand the heavy impact of a crashing vehicle.
Don’t attempt to bolt down your Armco posts onto tarmac, as it’s weaker than it looks and could easily be torn apart by a strong impact. It’s also likely to soften and melt in hot weather, making it even more vulnerable.
If the chosen location for your Armco posts doesn’t have a thick concrete foundation, we recommend using the dig-in method instead.
How to Install a Bolt Down Armco Barrier
The effectiveness of an Armco crash beam is only as good as the installation of the posts. If you don’t install a bolt-down Armco post correctly, it won’t provide the level of protection you need to safeguard people’s lives and property.
First, it’s important to ensure the concrete surface you’re installing your post on is thick enough to accommodate the base plate fixings.
We recommend installing one end of your Armco barrier post first, then working your way down the beam – bolting down one post at a time.
All our crash barrier posts are delivered with pre-drilled holes that should line up perfectly with the equivalent drilled holes on each beam. Each beam requires at least three posts to support it, and corner sections will need at least two posts to support them. The more posts you install per beam, the more secure your barrier will be.
CT Safety Barriers also provide installation services, so if this all sounds confusing – get in touch and we’ll be delighted to help you install your bolt-down Armco barriers for you.
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