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TrafficGuard© , Inc.
P.O. Box 201
Geneva, IL 60134-9956, USA

Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at TrafficGuard, Inc. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about our policy, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

When you visit our website www.trafficguard.net, and request a quote or specifications, you trust us with your personal information. We take your privacy very seriously. In this privacy policy, we seek to explain to you in the clearest way possible what information we collect, how we use it and what rights you have in relation to it. We hope you take some time to read through it carefully, as it is important. If there are any terms in this privacy policy that you do not agree with, please discontinue use of our site.

This privacy policy applies to all information collected through our website (www.trafficguard.net), and/or any related services, sales, marketing or events (we refer to them collectively in this privacy policy as the “services“).

Please read this privacy policy carefully as it will help you make informed decisions about sharing your personal information with us.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?

3. WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?

4. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

6. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

7. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

8. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

9. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

10. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS POLICY?

11. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS POLICY?

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information you disclose to us

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us such as name, address, contact information, as relevant to preparing a quotation or communicating with you regarding specification and submittal documents.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, when participating in activities on the services or otherwise contacting us.

The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the services, the choices you make and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect can include the following:

Publicly Available Personal Information. We collect first name, last name, phone numbers, business email, business phone number, and other similar data.

Online Identifiers. We collect cookie identifiers, or others such as the ones used for analytics and marketing, and other similar data.

2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We process your information for purposes based on legitimate business interests, the fulfillment of our contract with you, compliance with our legal obligations, and/or your consent.

We use personal information collected via our services for a variety of business purposes described below. We process your personal information for these purposes in reliance on our legitimate business interests, in order to enter into or perform a contract with you, with your consent, and/or for compliance with our legal obligations. We indicate the specific processing grounds we rely on next to each purpose listed below.

We may use the information we collect or receive:

• To send you marketing and promotional communications. We and/or our third party marketing partners may use the personal information you send to us for our marketing purposes, if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. You can opt-out of our marketing emails at any time (see the ” WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS” below).
• Fulfill and manage your orders. We may use your information to fulfill and manage your orders, payments, returns, and exchanges made through the services.
• Deliver targeted advertising to you. We may use your information to develop and display content and advertising (and work with third parties who do so) tailored to your interests and/or location and to measure its effectiveness.
• Request feedback. We may use your information to request feedback and to contact you about your use of our Services.
• To respond to user inquiries/offer support to users. We may use your information to respond to your inquiries and solve any potential issues you might have with the use of our services.

3. WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?

In Short: We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations.

We may process or share data based on the following legal basis:

• Consent: We may process your data if you have given us specific consent to use your personal information for a specific purpose.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your data when it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests.
• Performance of a Contract: Where we have entered into a contract with you, we may process your personal information to fulfill the terms of our contract.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process, such as in response to a court order or a subpoena (including in response to public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements).
• Vital Interests: We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person and illegal activities, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.

More specifically, we may need to process your data or share your personal information in the following situations:

• Vendors, Consultants and Other Third-Party Service Providers. We may share your data with third party vendors, service providers, contractors or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. Examples include: payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service and marketing efforts. We may allow selected third parties to use tracking technology on the Services, which will enable them to collect data about how you interact with the Services over time. This information may be used to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content and better understand online activity. Unless described in this policy, we do not share, sell, rent or trade any of your information with third parties for their promotional purposes.
• Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
• Third-Party Advertisers. We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit the Services. These companies may use information about your visits to our Website(s) and other websites that are contained in web cookies and other tracking technologies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

4. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our cookie Policy.

5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy unless otherwise required by law.

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting or other legal requirements).

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize it, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

6. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

7. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.

Cookies and similar technologies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Services. To opt-out of interest-based advertising by advertisers on our Services visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.

8. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. No uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy policy.

9. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: Yes, if you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information.

California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below.

If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California, and have a registered account with the services, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the services. To request removal of such data, please contact us using the contact information provided below, and include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Services, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from our systems.

10. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS POLICY?

In Short: Yes, we will update this policy as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

11. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS POLICY?

If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by post to:

TrafficGuard, Inc.
PO Box 201
Geneva, IL 60134
United States

HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

Based on the laws of some countries, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it in some circumstances. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please submit a request form by clicking here. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

TRAFFICGUARD, INC.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. Terms and Conditions These terms and conditions apply to any sales from TrafficGuard, Inc ., its affiliates or assignees (“TrafficGuard”), to Customer and any quotation or proposal by TrafficGuard. Any different or additional terms in any documents from Customer are objected to and rejected, are deemed to materially alter these terms, and will not become part of any contract. Customer acknowledges that these terms and conditions, and TrafficGuard’s proposal if any, constitute the entire agreement between TrafficGuard, Inc and Customer and supersede any prior agreements and representations. Customer acknowledges and agrees that any prior or contemporaneous promises, agreements, or representations, whether oral or written, or created through custom, usage, or course of dealing are also superseded by these terms and conditions. No waiver of any of these terms and conditions will be valid unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of TrafficGuard.

2. Purchase Price and Payment Terms Payment for all material and goods purchased (the “Goods”), as well as for freight is due 30 days after date of TrafficGuard’s invoice, or earlier if otherwise agreed. Interest payable on late payments will be one and one-half percent per month (or the maximum legal rate if less).

3. Taxes Customer will be solely responsible for payment directly to taxing authority or reimbursement to TrafficGuard, when paid by TrafficGuard, of all sales, use or similar taxes, and any duties or permits or any other fees imposed upon this transaction by any level of government whether due at the time of sale or later (excluding TrafficGuard’s income taxes).

4. Delivery; Force Majeure All prices are F.O.B. point of shipment, and Customer will pay all freight expense. Quoted lead times are subject to change at any time until order is placed by Customer and accepted by TrafficGuard. Shipping and delivery dates stated are approximate. TrafficGuard, Inc will not be liable for any delay in performing or for partial or complete failure to perform hereunder if such delay or failure is due to fire, flood, explosion, Act of God, force majeure, accident, war, intervention of governmental authorities, strikes, labor disputes, material shortages, transportation delays, any act or omission of Customer, its agents or employees or any party retained by, through or under any of them, or any other cause similar or dissimilar which is beyond TrafficGuard’s reasonable control.

5. AcceptanceThe Goods will be deemed accepted by Customer upon the earliest of (i) written acceptance, (ii) thirty (30) days after delivery to Customer, or (iii) commencement of beneficial use of the Goods. Upon such acceptance, payment of any unpaid balance of the purchase price will be due. Payment in full shall also constitute acceptance and waiver of all claims other than claims relating to warranty or liens.

6. Confidential Data The drawings and specifications of any TrafficGuard, Inc proposal or any quotation is confidential data, and represent TrafficGuard’s investment in skill and development and remains the property of TrafficGuard. All confidential information will not be disclosed or used by Customer or its successors or assigns in any manner.

7. Warranty/Installation

a. Warranty period shall start upon acceptance of the Goods. TrafficGuard, Inc warrants that from the start of warranty
period and for the following 12 months, the Goods will be free from defects in workmanship and materials if
properly installed, used and maintained by Customer.

b. This warranty does not cover any defects or failure due to vandalism, negligence, abuse, accidents, lack of
maintenance or improper installation, use not in accordance with instruction or defects or failure due to products tampered with or altered, modified, replaced or repaired by anyone when not previously approved by TrafficGuard. Customer acknowledges that they are solely responsible for installation of the Goods, including location, and agrees to perform such installation in accordance with TrafficGuard’s written instructions, and assumes all responsibility for and liability arising from such installation.

c. Transportation and shipping charges for return of the alleged defective product will be assumed by TrafficGuard, Inc only if returned by the Customer in strict accordance with written instruction of TrafficGuard, Inc and at its request.

d. During the warranty period, TrafficGuard, Inc will assume transportation charges for shipment of repaired or replaced Goods to the Customer, but will not be responsible for providing the cost of labor to removal or installation of the alleged defective Goods or any replacement.

e. TrafficGuard’s liability and the Customer’s remedy under during the warranty period is limited to the repair or replacement, at TrafficGuard’s option, of Goods found in TrafficGuard’s reasonable judgment to have been defective in workmanship or materials and only if TrafficGuard, Inc is given written notice specifying the particular defect within 30 days after the date that such defects were discovered or should have been discovered (and in any event not more than 30 days after the last day of the warranty period stated above), and TrafficGuard’s examination confirms the claim to its satisfaction. All cost of removal and installation or reinstallation of parts, whether or not defective, including installation of replacement parts furnished by TrafficGuard, will be paid for by Customer. Repaired or replaced Goods are individually warranted only for the balance of the agreed upon warranty. The remedies of buyer for any breach of warranty shall be limited to those provided herein

8. DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMER MUST GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO TRAFFICGUARD OF ANY DEFECTS WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE THAT SUCH DEFECTS WERE DISCOVERED OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED AND IN ANY EVENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE LAST DAY OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. FAILURE BY CUSTOMER TO GIVE SUCH WRITTEN NOTICE TO TRAFFICGUARD OF DEFECTS WILL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER BY CUSTOMER OF ALL CLAIMS OR WARRANTY REMEDIES FOR SAID DEFECTS.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
CUSTOMER AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF LEGAL ACTION OR THE THEORY OF RECOVERY, WILL TRAFFICGUARD BE LIABLE FOR (I) CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, LOSS OF USE OF THE GOODS OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, DOWNTIME COSTS OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMER’S CLIENTS FOR SUCH DAMAGES, NOR (II) ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES UNDER ANY CLAIM OF ANY KIND, IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE ACTUALLY PAID TO TRAFFICGUARD FOR THE GOODS WHICH GIVES RISE TO THE CLAIM. ALL SUCH LIABILITY WILL TERMINATE UPON EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

10. Risk of Loss Risk of loss passes to Customer upon delivery of any portion of the Goods to a carrier for shipment.

11. Costs of Collection; Indemnification

a. In the event Customer shall default in its obligations hereunder, Customer shall be liable for TrafficGuard’s costs
of collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether or not suit is actually filed.

b. Customer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless TrafficGuard, its affiliates, successors and assigns from and against any liabilities, claims, demands, damages, losses and expenses (including attorneys fees) arising from any act or omission of Customer or its employees or agents or any party under Customer’s direction or anyone acting on behalf of Customer; this includes (without limitation) personal injury or death to any person (whether an employee of Customer or any other person) and damage to any property. TrafficGuard, Inc does not indemnify
Customer.

12. Assignment Customer may not assign in whole or in part without written consent of TrafficGuard. TrafficGuard, Inc may
assign its rights and/or obligations hereunder.

13. Notice Notice under this Agreement will be deemed given (i) when sent by fax or email with electronic confirmation
of receipt, or (ii) one business day after being sent by reliable overnight courier, or (iii) three business days after being placed in a postage prepaid envelope, registered or certified mail, and deposited with the U.S. Post office, properly addressed.

14. Governing Law This Agreement and any dispute related directly or indirectly to this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.

How to Install Bollards (Step-by-Step) 

Enjoying the full security of our heavy duty removable bollards requires careful installation. By failing to properly install your bollards and barriers, you prevent them from reaching their full potential and protecting your property as effectively as possible. Discover how to safely install your bollards, as well as how to install different types of bollards, below.

Safety Bollard Installation Instructions

TrafficGuard, Inc makes it as easy as possible to correctly install our bollards with these comprehensive instructions. Use these reference photos as a practical visual guide to the ideal bollard installation, and your ground sleeves, bollards and barriers will remain firmly in place.

1.     Mark Your Installation Points

First, mark your installation points. We recommend your bollards be no more than 5 feet apart. Any space larger than this can fail to block the width of smaller vehicles.

2.     Auger Footing Hole to Spec

After marking your installation points, use an auger to drill holes where you want to implement bollards and barriers. The hole itself will be significantly wider than the bollard or ground sleeve itself, as you need to leave room for installing a rebar reinforcement and filling the area around the bollard or ground sleeve with concrete.

3.     Set Gravel Drainage Base

At the bottom of the hole you drilled, you’ll need to add a layer of gravel that acts as a drainage point for ground sleeves. This prevents rain, snow, mud and water from accumulating in the ground sleeves for your removable bollards.

4.     Prepare Rebar Cage to Spec & Position It

Next, you’ll want to prepare a rebar cage to your specifications and position it. A cylindrical rebar cage provides reinforcement for the ground sleeve or the bollard you plan to install — drop it in the hole and let it rest on top of the gravel.

5.     Attach PVC Drainage Pipe to Sleeve

Then, attach a PVC drainage pipe to the bottom of your ground sleeve and place it inside the rebar cage in the hole.

6.     Position Sleeve with PVC Pipe so Flush with Finish Grade

Once the drainage pipe is attached, you’ll need to properly position the sleeve. If you are installing ground sleeves for removable bollards, ensure that the surface of the ground sleeve is flush with the surface of the ground and level. If you are installing a surface mounted fixed barrier, ensure that it stands a full 36″ above the surface for the best level of protection.

7.     Pour Concrete & Allow Cure

Next, fill the hole with concrete and smooth it level with the ground—if you installed a ground sleeve, wait for the concrete to completely cure before installing your bollard.

8.     Insert Bollards to Protect Facilities

Once the concrete is leveled with the ground (and completely cured if a ground sleeve is involved), you can insert your bollards to help ensure optimal protection for your facilities.

How to Install Different Types of Bollards

The type of bollard influences how you’re going to need to install it to ensure optimal security. For example, depending on the type and size of the bollards you're installing, you may need to use heavy duty construction equipment to properly prepare the area, as well as concrete to finish the bollard post installation. Below TrafficGuard, Inc. discusses how to install embedded and removable, and surface mounted barriers.

Installing Embedded and Removable Bollards

Embedded and removable bollards have a more involved installation process than surface-mounted alternatives, but this can ultimately make them longer-lasting and less susceptible to tampering. To install removable bollards, you'll need to drill through the installation site using an powered auger, creating a hole significantly larger than the diameter of the bollard itself.  At the bottom, you'll install gravel and a rebar cage to facilitate moisture drainage and reinforce the bollard.  Finally, you'll install either the bollard itself or the removable bollard's ground sleeve, holding it in place while you fill the hole with cement.

Installing Surface-Mounted Bollards and Barriers

Surface-mounted bollards and barriers can be considerably simpler and faster to install, as they do not necessarily require the same materials or process.  In instances where a pre-existing concrete slab is in place, collapsible and fixed bollards can often be mounted directly to the slab with drill in concrete anchors.  In applications where the bollard is installed in asphalt or dirt, a footing is recommended taking into account the frost line in a given region.  Surface-mounted posts come in two types: collapsible and fixed.  While collapsible bollards can be lowered and raised to alternatively allow and block traffic, fixed posts cannot be removed without completely uninstalling them—not something that you should do on a regular basis.

Learn More About Bollard Installation from TrafficGuard, Inc

For more information on how to install bollards or to learn more about the bollards we offer, please contact us today. Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have.

As low-speed vehicular collisions become more and more commonplace, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is setting a new test standard for identifying and labeling specially-tested, high quality, protective bollards and barriers.

ASTM F3016 Tested Bollards Now Available from Bollard Warehouse

Find a full line of 10, 20 and 30 MPH bollards to comply with the ASTM F3016 Standard Test Method for Surrogate Testing of Vehicle Impact Protective Devices at Low Speeds at Bollard Warehouse. See product line.

As Seen on NBC’s Today Show

  “They fail repeatedly across the United States, regularly,” said Mike Schram of TrafficGuard, a company that manufactures barriers. But now, new technology could stop cars in their tracks before such accidents occur. TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen visited the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, where various crash tests are conducted. Read the full story.

About Our Recent Testing

KSAT

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Crash Testing of Vehicle Barriers at Low Speed

• A new ASTM standard for the crash testing of vehicle barricade bollards at low speed is complete.
• City and County Governments are starting to adopt legislation to reduce increasing numbers of low speed vehicle crashes into buildings and store fronts.
• Protective devices such as barricade bollards can be installed to protect pedestrians, store patrons, store employees, and various types of expensive or hazardous equipment.
• Incidents like this one at a Publix grocery store in Palm Coast, FL have driven the need for an ASTM standard pertaining to vehicle impact protection devices.
• See more on this ASTM bollard standard on the ASTM website.

Implications for Government Agencies & Businesses at Risk.

• Once the standard is approved, it will become increasingly important for Agencies and Businesses with vehicle incursion risk to deploy tested barricade bollards to ensure safety and avoid litigation.
• Architects and Engineers will begin to specify tested steel pipe posts, bollards and barriers.
• Codes will begin to require facilities be protected with perimeter barriers.
• Attorney’s will begin litigation in situations where tested security bollards are not used.

*TrafficGuard, Inc complies with the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C 8302-8305)  

More Press Coverage

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The Eagle

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Company Name

TrafficGuard, Inc , Inc.

Type Business

Manufacturer of Removable Bollards

Size Standard

Small Business

DUNS Number

145190273

CAGE Code

47HA7

Value Proposition to Federal Agencies

• Cost-Effective Security Solutions for Federal Facilities
• Non-Obtrusive Safety Bollards
• Able to Provide Unique Bollard Products
• Comply with Buy-American and Trade Agreements Act

Key Products

Bollards

1) Collapsible

• Double Port
• Double Port Screw Lock
• Round Port
• Single Port

2) Fixed

• Embedded
• Surface Mounted

3) Parking

• Collapsible
• Removable

4) Removable

• Locking
• Non-Locking

Bollard Accessories

• Hot-dipped galvanized finishes for strength

and longevity

• Storage racks in various sizes fitted to your bollards
• Replacement parts

Federal Clients

• US Air Force (USAF)
• US Army (USA)

NAICS Codes

Primary NAICS Codes

• 332999          All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• 238990          All Other Trade Contractors

Additional NAICS Codes

• 327390          Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
• 332323          Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
• 332510          Hardware Manufacturing
• 332996          Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
• 334290          Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
• 444190          Other Building Material Dealers
• 561621          Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Contract Vehicles

• Purchase Order
• P-Card (Credit Card)
• Blanket Purchase Agreement
• Subcontract

Company Contacts

Mike Schram, President and Jon Schram, Vice President

1730 Afton Road * Sycamore, IL  60178-3224

877-727-7347 (Phone) * 800-814-7194 (Fax)

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Bollards take many shapes, sizes, and colors and come in a variety of materials. In this Buyers’ Guide we are concerned primarily with those bollard designs that serve to provide security solutions for vehicle traffic control in applications such as bike paths, access roads, parking lots, government buildings, schools, and fire access lanes. In the USA, this market has been primarily served by local steel fabricators and scattered manufacturers with European ties. While bollard products are relatively sophisticated in Europe and Australia, the manual vehicle access control bollard in the USA is just beginning to be standardized and marketed. TrafficGuard, Inc. is an established USA company serving this market.TrafficGuard, Inc. bollards help solve vehicle access control problems with three basic bollard categories: collapsible hinged bollards, removable bollards, and parking bollards. All bollard styles are available in locking versions. Each bollard has its own unique benefits.

Goals For Your Bollard Installation

Before making a purchase decision on a bollard, the buyer should ask some, if not all, of the following questions about the project:

• What is the primary purpose of this installation?
• Will this bollard be used to protect property or keep our customers from increased personal risk
• due to vehicle intrusion?
• Will this bollard be used to warn users of approaching danger?
• Is the purpose of this bollard to allow access to maintenance and emergency vehicles while prohibiting access to all other vehicles?

Bollard Visibility

Clearly understand the users of the area in which you will be installing your traffic control bollard. will they be approaching it – on foot, by car, by bicycle or all of these? Design, colors, placement, reflective labels, pavement markings, and striping will all impact the safety of your installation.

Bollard Standards

Currently there are no accepted industry standards or guidelines in the USA that specifically govern thespecifications, materials or marking of the bollards. However, there are various guidelines for pavement striping, location and proper spacing of bollards. Although TrafficGuard, Inc can assist in providing this information to purchasers of its products, the purchaser is ultimately responsible for the proper placement and installation of the bollards.

Bollard Safety

TrafficGuard, Inc. is committed to safety in the installation and use of its product. However, as with any product, if it is not installed correctly or not maintained properly, it can present certain risks. Please adhere to the following general guidelines upon purchasing a bollard:

• Read and fully understand the installation instructions before attempting to install any TrafficGuard, Inc. bollard.
• Although the following illustration exemplifies one potential pavement marking scenario, each installation is unique and may require different or additional pavement markings. Therefore, please consult your local ordinances or any other applicable regulations, standards or guidelines regarding appropriate pavement marking and visibility schemes.

• Substitution of components may impair the proper function of TrafficGuard, Inc. products. If you need replacement parts, please contact TrafficGuard, Inc. at the number or email below.
• Unless the bollard is being used for vehicle access it should remain in the upright position with the locking pin locked in position at all times.
• Failure to lock the locking pin in place on collapsible bollards may cause the bollard to fall- always lock the locking pin in place with a padlock.
• Locking pin must always be secured with padlock when bollard is upright or in down position.
• Replacement locking pins are available for purchase at TrafficGuard, Inc. For purchase of replacement locking pins, or any other components, please contact TrafficGuard, Inc. at the number or email below.
• For maximum effectiveness and safety of TrafficGuard, Inc. bollard products, be sure to properly maintain bollards by replacing any damaged, corroded or missing components and reapply paint as required to maximize visibility.
• In order to ensure visibility of bollards, be sure to apply all decals that are provided with the product, and in the manner recommended by TrafficGuard, Inc.

Bollard Design

The engineering involved in what appears to be a very simple product can determine a great deal about the appropriateness of your bollard selection in its safety, impact resistance, life expectancy and maintenance. TrafficGuard, Inc has every design reviewed by a professional engineer to understand and determine functionality, performance under impact conditions, and maintenance issues. We always consider the long-term cost of owning our bollards in the material selection process.

Materials

The materials available run the spectrum from cast iron to plastics. The primary materials found are steel tubing – round or rectangular painted, galvanized or stainless steel. The geographic location of the installation and the intended usage patterns should drive the selection process. The age old “beauty vs. function” analysis always weighs in as well.

Maintenance

All collapsible bollards and removable bollards will require some level of maintenance according to your choice of materials and your unique environmental conditions.

Insurance

The bollard manufacturer you select should be required to provide you with proof of liability insurance.

Why Buy A Manufactured Product?

• Engineered safety features in every product
• Replacement parts readily available
• Product quality, both in material and finishes
• Quick shipment
• Functionality every time
• Warranty
• Product Liability Insurance
• Scalability – 1 or 1,000 units can be shipped quickly

TrafficGuard, Inc is a leading anti-ram and security bollard manufacturer and supplier for a variety of industries, and since 1999, we’ve been the leader in the manually operated bollard industry in the USA. All TrafficGuard, Inc products are made from steel, and feature heavy-duty construction. TrafficGuard, Inc secures facilities, property, and people from unwanted vehicle intrusion by implementing removable, collapsible, or permanent bollards. Our products can be used to limit access on emergency access roads, secure access points at facilities, and in many other applications.

Bollard Manufacturer, Supplier, And Distribution Company

TrafficGuard, Inc Bollards can be used a variety of different locations and industries, including:

About ASTM F3016

About ASTM F3016

Airport Bollards

Airport Bollards

ASTM F3016 Crash Tested Bollard Purchase Checklist

ASTM F3016 Crash Tested Bollard Purchase Checklist

ASTM F3016 Tested Bollard Installation Checklist

ASTM F3016 Tested Bollard Installation Checklist

Bike Path Bollards

Bike Path Bollards

Cemetery Bollards

Cemetery Bollards

Corporate Bollards

Corporate Bollards

Crash Tested Bollard Solutions: Bollard Warehouse, Inc

Crash Tested Bollard Solutions: Bollard Warehouse, Inc

Financial Institutions

Financial Institutions

Golf Course Bollards

Golf Course Bollards

Government Buildings

Government Buildings

Marina Bollards

Marina Bollards

Pedestrian Bridges

Pedestrian Bridges

Public Works Bollards

Public Works Bollards

Ram Raiding Bollards

Ram Raiding Bollards

Residential Areas

Residential Areas

Restaurant Bollards

Restaurant Bollards

School Bollards

School Bollards

Stadium Bollards

Stadium Bollards

Storefront Vehicle Incursions

Storefront Vehicle Incursions

Streetscape Bollards

Streetscape Bollards

University Bollards

University Bollards

Traffic & Security Post Product Options

We are committed to offering our customers the highest quality bollards we can. We manufacture and supply a variety of different models of bollards, including collapsible posts, fixed (embedded or surface mounted), parking bollards (collapsible or removable), and removable bollards (locking or non-locking). No matter what level of security your application or location calls for, you’ll be able to find the bollard solution that is most ideal. TrafficGuard, Inc is proud to offer solutions for businesses and landowners who need additional security for their space. With options ranging from low-impact bollards used primarily for visual deterrence to heavy-duty, anti-ram security bollards, this selection suits an array of different locations and applications. Contact us today for more information or to learn more about our inventory of safety and security bollards.