Stainless Steel Bollards, Commercial Bollards

Stainless steel bollards provide the best looking and most durable parking posts for important buildings, parks and streetscapes.

IN STOCK STAINLESS STEEL BOLLARDS

Traffic Protectors is a nationwide distributor in the United States for Reliance Foundry, a Canadian company.

The 4" and 6" SS bollards listed above are in stock and ship quickly. All are #6 satin finish, have a flat or dome top, and are made of type 316 stainless steel which resists corrosion better than other types. All products ship on a pallet.

The 8400 series has fixed, removable and fully retractable mounts. Each series provides a consistent look for all bollards on a site. They all look the same above ground.

The 8900 series has multiple mounts with up to 4 mounting options including fixed, removable and fold down.

Click the links to go to the product page.

R-8460 R-8464 R-8472 R-8902 R-8907 for 4" diameter
R-8912 R-8914 for 6" diameter.

If you need something different or have a longer lead time, get a quote for made to order bollards.

MADE-TO-ORDER STAINLESS STEEL BOLLARDS

Traffic Protectors has fabricated stainless steel bollards since 2007.

Sizes and Types of Stainless Steel Bollards

Size: 3" to 18" in diameter of any height
Wall thickness for most commercial core bollards would be at least schedule 40. We can fabricate Schedule 20, 40 and 80.
Top: Dome, Flat, Slant
Stainless type: either 304 or 316. 316 is maritime grade and resists salt and sea water. 316 is required where salt water is present or nearby.
Surface: Typically #4 brushed, #6 satin is available.
Core (Buried), Plated or removable (see the removable category).

SEND A MADE-TO-ORDER QUOTE REQUEST

There are so many different configurations that we ask you to fill out a quote request or call 877-392-5766 with your specs. We will get you a quick quote including shipping and lead time, usually within 1 - 2 business days. Ask about options or bollard upgrades you don't see on our website. All bollards are custom fabricated. We can make nearly any type of bollard you need. Click the button below to open the Quick Quote form

LEAD TIME

Bollards and bollard covers are often one of the last products purchased and installed for a project. Delivery problems can cause delays in closing your project and may cause penalties. So we highly recommend that you purchase them well in advance of your need. Lead time from order until delivery is stated on our quotes and invoice as an estimate.

Pictures of some of our stainless steel bollards and cover installations

SLANT TOP COVERS IN WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA	vvv	FLAT TOP COVERS IN GEORGIA
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RECTANGULAR COVERS FOR AN OFFICE BUILDING		SLANT TOP COVERS AT A FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
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CONSIDERATIONS WHEN ORDERING STAINLESS

304 or 316 Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is made in two types: 304 and 316. If you live near saltwater or where salt is used in the winter, we strongly recommend 316 stainless steel. It is made with molybdenum, which changes it to Marine Grade Stainless. It resists corrosion much better than 304. If you are installing your bollard underground, which is the case with most removable bollards and buried bollards, we strongly recommend considering type 316. The elements and moisture underground can often lead to quicker corrosion.

If no salt present and you are using a plate bollard or bollard cover, you may use 304. It is less expensive.

PLEASE NOTE: EVEN TYPE 316 WILL RUST IF SALT IS PRESENT

We recommend applying this product on installation and periodically when rust appears. Brush on; wait 15 minutes; hose off. 1 gallon cleans 250sf, or about 40 8" x 36" bollards.

CitriSurf 2310 at the Rust Store

Wall Thickness

Normally our stainless steel covers are made of Schedule 10 steel. However, the actual bollards they cover are normally made of Schedule 40 or 80 steel, which is much thicker and heavier. For instance here are the wall thicknesses and weight for 6" steel:

Schedule 10
6" is .134" wall thickness and 9.29 lbs/ft.
Schedule 40
6" is .28" wall thickness and 19 lbs/foot
Schedule 80
6" is .432" wall thickness and 28.57 lbs/foot.

Bollards for commercial use should be at least Schedule 40 and buried, not bolted down.

Installation

Most commercial bollards are installed to prevent damage by vehicles, so they need to be strong. Consequently, most are core bollards, meaning they are buried in the ground. They can also be made as a plated bollard which sits on a round or square base and is bolted to the floor. Plated bollard are not very strong.

Finish

#4 Brushed Finish

The finish on stainless steel bollards and covers is almost always a #4 brushed finish. After the piece is made, it is polished. A brush finish can be made fairly quickly, while a mirrored finish takes much longer. Consequently, it costs much more. Brushed also looks better longer. We recommend the #4 brush finish as shown here.

Removeable Stainless Steel Bollard

Flat, Dome or Slanted Top

Flat top bollards invite sitting, birds (and their gifts), and empty bottles. It also allows the residue from rain to accumulate, which can contain toxic substances. We recommend either a dome or slant top instead, as they discourage other uses.

Stainless Steel Removable Bollards

These removable bollards are made entirely from Stainless Steel. The stainless steel bollard sits in a below ground stainless sleeve with a locking cap. We can make various sizes. If you are looking for a removable bollards, please go to our Stainless Steel Removable Bollards page.

Bollards can come embedded in the ground (core/buried), as a removable bollard, or plated (surface mount/bolt down).

Core(Buried) (Removable)		Plated (Surface)

Please call with details about your job if you are interested. We are glad to help figure out the best solution.

Stainless Steel Bollards