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The Workhorse of Safety Bollards

Heavy duty safety bollards are built for the toughest environments—warehouses, factories, distribution centers, and industrial facilities—where everyday operations put people, equipment, and infrastructure at risk. Unlike lightweight decorative posts, heavy duty bollards are designed to take abuse, protect against impacts, and still be affordable to repair or replace when needed.

Made from Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 carbon steel pipe, our bollards meet Buy America compliance standards, ensuring durability, strength, and long service life. Available in fixed/embedded, surface-mounted, and removable designs, they provide the versatility to protect everything from overhead door tracks to conveying racks, machinery, and pedestrian walkways.

Types of Heavy Duty Safety Bollards

Heavy Duty Surface-Mounted Bollards

Surface-mounted heavy-duty bollards offer protection without excavation. Anchored by heavy-duty hardware, they’re ideal for warehouses and industrial spaces where flexibility and efficiency are priorities.

Heavy Duty Removable Bollards

For areas requiring both strength and access flexibility, removable heavy duty bollards are locked into embedded receivers and can be removed when trucks or large equipment need temporary access.

Heavy Duty Inground (Fixed/Embedded) Bollards

Installed directly into reinforced concrete footings, these bollards provide maximum stopping power and long-term protection. Perfect for permanent barriers around machinery, utilities, and building perimeters.

Best uses: Protecting conveying racks and shelving, Guarding dock levelers and pit edge, Equipment and machinery protection, Pedestrian aisle separation

Best Uses: Blocking access to restricted work zones, Securing high-value equipment areas, Driveways or loading zones that occasionally require clearance

Best Uses: Overhead door tracks, Refrigerated warehouse walls, Exterior building corners, Gas, water, and electrical utility protection

Why Choose Heavy Duty Safety Bollards?

  • Engineered Strength: Fabricated from thick-wall Schedule 40 and 80 steel for superior impact resistance.

  • Buy America Compliant: 100% U.S.-made carbon steel, fabricated and finished in our Houston facility.

  • Versatility: Available in inground (embedded), surface-mounted, and removable styles to meet any facility’s needs.

  • Worker & Pedestrian Safety: Keep high-traffic areas safe by separating forklifts, trucks, and pedestrians.

  • Affordable Protection: Designed to handle impact but cost-effective to replace compared to equipment, walls, or door frames they protect.

Industrial Applications of Heavy Duty Safety Bollards

Heavy duty bollards are the everyday workhorse of industrial and warehouse safety. They are commonly used to:

  • Protect overhead door tracks from forklift or truck impacts.

  • Reinforce refrigerated warehouse walls where repairs are costly and disruptive.

  • Guard conveying racks, shelving, and pallet racking systems against collisions.

  • Shield machinery, conveyor systems, and robotics equipment from accidental strikes.

  • Create safe pedestrian walkways and worker zones in high-traffic facilities.

  • Defend HVAC units, generators, and utilities from vehicle or forklift damage.

Strength and Durability vs. Lightweight Alternatives

Many “safety” posts sold online are thin-gauge imports marketed as heavy duty. They may look similar but bend, collapse, or corrode under real-world use. Our heavy duty bollards are:

  • Made from true Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 carbon steel pipe.

  • Fabricated in the USA to Buy America standards.

  • Finished with durable coatings that resist corrosion, weather, and wear.

  • Designed to outlast competitors’ lightweight bollards while still being affordable to replace when damaged.

Heavy Duty Bollard Types & Use Areas

In industrial and warehouse environments, heavy duty safety bollards are deployed in a variety of ways to provide maximum protection, each bollard tailored to a specific safety concern.

Corner Guard Bollards

Installed at building corners, dock edges, and bay door tracks to prevent forklifts and trucks from striking structural points.

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Corner Guard Bolt-Down Bollard - 6"x36"

Angle shaped carbon steel surface mounted bollard. 6" wide, 36" tall, and a .250" wall with a 10"x5"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/4" holes.

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Corner Guard Bolt-Down Bollard - 6"x42"

Angle shaped carbon steel surface mounted bollard. 6" wide, 42" tall, and a .250" wall with a 10"x5"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/4" holes.

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Corner Guard Bolt-Down Bollard - 6"x48"

Angle shaped carbon steel surface mounted bollard. 6" wide, 48" tall, and a .250" wall with a 10"x5"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/4" holes.

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Column Protection Bollards

Surround interior support columns, racking uprights, or conveyor supports, preventing costly structural damage.

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U-Shaped Bolt-Down Bollard - 4"x24"x36"

Heavy duty schedule 40 carbon steel U-Shaped (horseshoe) surface mounted bollard. 4" (4.50" OD) diameter, 24" wide, 36" tall, with a 10"x10"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/8" holes.

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Corner Guard Bolt-Down Bollard - 6"x42"

Angle shaped carbon steel surface mounted bollard. 6" wide, 42" tall, and a .250" wall with a 10"x5"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/4" holes.

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U-Shaped Inground Bollard - 4"x24"x60"

Heavy duty schedule 40 carbon steel U-Shaped (horseshoe) inground bollard. 4" (4.50" OD) diameter, 24" wide, 60" tall, typically embedded 24" below ground.

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Bollard Rails & Guardrails

Shield HVAC units, generators, refrigeration equipment, and sensitive machinery from accidental impact.

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U-Shaped Bolt-Down Bollard - 6"x24"x36"

Heavy duty schedule 40 carbon steel U-Shaped (horseshoe) surface mounted bollard. 6" (6.625" OD) diameter, 24" wide, 36" tall, with a 10"x10"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/8" holes.

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U-Shaped Bolt-Down Bollard - 6"x36"x36"

Heavy duty schedule 40 carbon steel U-Shaped (horseshoe) surface mounted bollard. 6" (6.625" OD) diameter, 36" wide, 36" tall, with a 10"x10"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/8" holes.

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U-Shaped Inground Bollard - 6"x48"x72"

Heavy duty schedule 40 carbon steel U-Shaped (horseshoe) inground bollard. 6" (6.625" OD) diameter, 48" wide, 72" tall, typically embedded 24" below ground.

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Equipment Guard Bollards

Create continuous safety barriers along dock edges, mezzanine drops, or pedestrian walkways to prevent falls and restrict forklift access.

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Ultra Light Bolt-Down Bollard - 4"x42"

Ultra light schedule 10 carbon steel surface mounted bollard. 4" (4.50" OD) diameter by 42" tall with a 8"x8"x3/8" welded baseplate predrilled with 5/8" holes.

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Medium Duty Bolt-Down Bollard - 5"x42"

Medium duty schedule 80 carbon steel surface mounted bollard. 5" (5.563" OD) diameter by 42" tall with a 8"x8"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/4" holes.

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U-Shaped Bolt-Down Bollard - 4"x24"x36"

Heavy duty schedule 40 carbon steel U-Shaped (horseshoe) surface mounted bollard. 4" (4.50" OD) diameter, 24" wide, 36" tall, with a 10"x10"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/8" holes.

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Pedestrian Aisle Bollards

Define safe walkways and worker zones in busy warehouses, keeping forklifts and people separated.

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Ultra Light Bolt-Down Bollard - 4"x42"

Ultra light schedule 10 carbon steel surface mounted bollard. 4" (4.50" OD) diameter by 42" tall with a 8"x8"x3/8" welded baseplate predrilled with 5/8" holes.

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Decorative KW Pawn Bolt-Down Bollard - 4"x42"

Heavy duty schedule 40 decorative surface mounted bollard. 4" (4.50" OD) diameter by 42" tall with a 10-1/2"x1/2" welded circular baseplate predrilled with 3/4" holes.

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Heavy Duty Bolt-Down Bollard - 6"x42"

Heavy duty schedule 40 carbon steel surface mounted bollard. 6" (6.625" OD) diameter by 42" tall with a 10"x10"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/4" holes.

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Utility Protection Bollards

Secure water lines, electrical panels, and gas meters against vehicle or equipment damage.

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Removable Utility Bollard - 4"x60" (Texas)

Schedule 40 GI Conduit removable utility bollard. 4" (4.50" OD) diameter by 60" tall with an external locking system designed for security and access control.

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Removable Utility Bollard - 4"x67" (California)

Schedule 40 carbon steel removable utility bollard. 4" (4.50" OD) diameter by 67" tall with an external locking system designed for security and access control.

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Removable Utility Bollard - 4"x72" (Arizona)

Schedule 40 carbon steel removable utility bollard. 4" (4.50" OD) diameter by 72" tall with an external locking system designed for security and access control.

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Doorway Bollards

Positioned at interior and exterior entryways to protect against carts, forklifts, or trucks entering restricted spaces.

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Heavy Duty Removable Bollard - 6"x36"

Heavy duty schedule 40 carbon steel removable bollard. 6" (6.625" OD) diameter by 36" tall with a lockable design for security and access control.

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Ultra Light Bolt-Down Bollard - 4"x42"

Ultra light schedule 10 carbon steel surface mounted bollard. 4" (4.50" OD) diameter by 42" tall with a 8"x8"x3/8" welded baseplate predrilled with 5/8" holes.

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Corner Guard Bolt-Down Bollard - 6"x48"

Angle shaped carbon steel surface mounted bollard. 6" wide, 48" tall, and a .250" wall with a 10"x5"x1/2" welded baseplate predrilled with 3/4" holes.

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Installation Considerations for Industrial & Warehouse Environments

Installing heavy duty safety bollards in industrial or warehouse settings requires careful planning to minimize disruption and ensure long-term performance. Unlike outdoor parking lot installs, indoor environments present unique challenges that must be addressed up front.

Industrial Environment Considerations

Slab Thickness & Anchor Selection

Timing of Installation

Dust & Debris Control

  • Forklift Traffic: High-impact zones (dock doors, racking aisles) may require deeper embedment or heavier-duty bollards.

  • Temperature-Sensitive Areas: In refrigerated warehouses, installation must account for temperature swings that affect curing time of concrete fill.

  • Equipment Access: Installation equipment (core drills, mixers, or lifts) may need to be staged in limited spaces. Advance planning ensures minimal disruption to production flow.

  • Surface-Mounted Bollards: Concrete slab thickness directly affects anchor choice. For typical warehouse slabs (4"–6"), wedge or epoxy anchors must achieve proper embedment without cracking the slab. Thin or deteriorated slabs may require additional concrete pads or footings.

  • Inground Bollards: Embedment depth is determined by both bollard size and slab thickness. In most cases, bollards should extend 18"–48" into reinforced concrete, but slab rebar layout must be verified before drilling to avoid structural issues.

  • During Business Hours: Installation during working hours may require cordoning off areas with cones or barricades. This can temporarily limit forklift or pedestrian access.

  • After Hours or Weekends: Many warehouses and factories prefer installation after hours to avoid interrupting operations. While potentially more expensive, this minimizes downtime and risk of disrupting production schedules.

Core drilling or saw-cutting into existing slabs produces significant dust and concrete slurry. In active facilities—especially food storage, refrigerated warehouses, or clean manufacturing areas—dust must be contained with vacuums, barriers, or wet-cutting methods to avoid contamination. Contractors should plan for full cleanup and dust suppression equipment during installation.

Why Bollards Plus Heavy Duty Bollards?

· U.S. Made, Buy America Compliant steel.

· Custom fabrication to spec or select from our proven catalog.

· Fast lead times, no minimums, nationwide shipping.

· The true workhorse bollard—designed to take impacts and keep protecting.

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Your Bollards, Your Way

When standard options aren’t enough, we make it easy to get exactly what you need. Our team can build to your spec directly from uploaded drawings or help you customize any product from our extensive catalog. Every bollard is fabricated in-house at our U.S. facility, giving you unmatched flexibility and speed.

  • No Order Minimums – Whether you need one bollard or one hundred, we’ll build it.

  • Custom Colors at No Extra Charge – Match your brand, facility, or safety standards without added cost.

  • Full Manufacturing Capabilities – From heavy-duty welding and precision fabrication to advanced coatings and finishing.

  • Fast Turnaround – Short lead times and responsive production schedules keep your project on track.

  • Nationwide Shipping – Reliable delivery direct to your site, anywhere in the country.

With the largest selection of heavy-duty bollards available and complete customization capabilities, we make it simple to get the perfect solution—on time, on spec, and built to last.

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