MaxiForce F.A.Q

Bollards are posts (or other shaped objects at least 30” in height) constructed of various materials that can be used to close a road or path to vehicles above a certain width. Bollards can be mounted close enough to block ordinary cars, for instance, but wide enough to permit special-purpose vehicles through. There are many specialty types of bollards.

MaxiForce Fixed Bollards are engineered to meet a variety of crash and impact ratings. If you require crash rated bollards, please contact us to find more.

The breakaway feature works by allowing the unit to “break away” from the base unit permitting access without using the wrench operation or removing the padlock. Three unique types of inserts are designed to shear, or tear away, when pushed by a vehicle. This gives the vehicle access without causing significant damage to the bollard or vehicle. The feature ensures there will never be a time when emergency personnel cannot access protected or blocked areas, thus providing for the safety and security of those facilities and persons on the other side of the barricade. By simply replacing the inexpensive inserts, the bollard can be placed back into service in a matter of minutes by use of a standard allen wrench. This feature can be removed with the use of the steel non-breakaway (P-152) insert.

MaxiForce bollard release inserts come in four versions – standard (P-145), heavy-duty (P-150), steel (P-151) and non-breakaway (P-152). These various inserts give you choices to fit your locations operation and particular conditions.

Each insert is sturdier than the previous providing for a solution that requires different levels of force to break away. The last insert (non-break away steel) is designed to remove the breakaway capability which will result in damage to the actual bollard if struck.

The release inserts are located in the pivot block and are attached to the base using two hex head screws. These inserts are what creates the ‘patented breakaway safety feature’.

The EZ base can be installed either by being embedded into a new concrete footer or into existing concrete when a new footer is not feasible. For installation into existing concrete the EZ base needs at least six inches of concrete to be installed. Initially there is a template that has to be tacked where the bollard is going to be placed. On the template there are crosses indicating the location of holes to be drilled into the substrate. Once the holes are drilled, the template may be removed. The two outermost holes (1” x 7-1/2”) are to be filled with epoxy and the EZ base can then be inserted into the holes. Once the epoxy has set the body of the bollard can be attached to the base.

Model numbers are set in a specific order. The first set of numbers in the sequence is the Bollard’s function. The second set is the bollard’s body style. The third set is the operation of the bollard which is not used for the fixed bollards. The fourth set is the head style of the bollard. The fifth and last set is the base type.

All bollards are available with a powder coated finish in a variety of colors. Additional finish options include Zinc Rich Primer, Galvanization and Reflective Tape stripes.

Powder coating is a type of dry coating, which is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a “skin”.

The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. Powder coating is mainly used for coating of metals, such as “white goods”, aluminium extrusions, and automobile and motorcycle parts. Newer technologies allow other materials, such as MDF (medium-density fibreboard), to be powder coated using different methods.

There are four types of bollards in the MaxiForce product line: Collapsible, Light Removable, Standard Removable, and Fixed.

a) A Standard Collapsible bollard weighs 83 LBS
b) A Standard Fixed bollards weigh 68 LBS
c) A Standard Removable bollard weighs 63 LBS.
Weights vary depending on the choice of body size, bollard head and bollard base. If you want to know the exact wieght of a specific model, check the product page for that particular bollard.

No, MaxiForce is a material supplier only.

Yes, the bollard will collapse when hit by a vehicle in either direction. When the bollard is being used manually, it will only collapse in one direction.

Customers may either pay by credit card or be invoiced for the purchase at time of shipment.

Payment terms are Net 30 days from date of invoice.

You can pay for your MaxiForce order with the following credit cards:

MaxiForce / BlueEmber warrants it’s products for one year after the receipt of shipment FOB, stating that the product will remain free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use and service.

The current standard lead time for the MaxiForce Bollard Kits is 4-5 weeks. Lead time varies based on quantity and shop load at the time an order is placed. The lead time for the release inserts and the standard hydrant wrenches is 1 week.

MaxiForce offers shipping through both UPS and YRC. Any order that is less than 150lbs will be shipped via UPS using any of their available shipping types based on the customer’s selection. Any order that exceeds 150 lbs. will automatically be shipped via YRC standard ground shipping which typically takes 3-5 days to arrive at the customer’s site. Expedited common carrier freight and shipments that utilize the customers own freight carrier or freight account are also available.

NOTE:The above shipping conditions refer to orders, placed directly through our office. For orders, made through our online shop, please refer to our Online Shop Shipping Policy.