Securapost Traffic Bollards for Highways

Sydney, Australia, February 05, 2009 --(PR.com)-- In late 2008 a major roadway operator approached Leda with the requirement to automate the opening and closing of an off ramp on a freeway. The current requirement is for 2 people to manually position plastic bollards in holes to close the off ramp at peak times. The staff then waits for a few hours and then remove the bollards. This happens twice daily and carries a significant operating cost.

Leda’s designers responded with a shallow mount pop up traffic bollard as an alternative to the manual handling of the bollards. Operated pneumatically or electromechanically (low voltage) the pop up traffic bollard is the familiar white plastic strip with reflector that is commonly used on the side of roadways in many countries. The plastic strip if damaged is replaced without having to disassemble the product in-situ.

One of the major benefits reported by Leda is that the system can be installed without having to penetrate beyond 200mm depth in ground. “This not only saves on installation costs but avoids having to work around other buried utilities commonly found under roadways”, states Steve Holder Leda’s Head of Design.

While the upfront costs of installing such a system are not cheap, Leda believe the payback period to be less than two years on current practices.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release (or for a sample, copy or demo), contact Pamela Betts or visit www.l-v.com.au.

About Leda Vannaclip:
Leda Vannaclip Pty Ltd is an Australian company which manufactures Securapost bollards, security gates, turnstiles, boomgates, fencing and bicycle parking.

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