Are red or white crowd control barriers best?

Safety barriers traditionally come in either red or white powder coating or a galvanised steel finish. Red powder-coated barriers are most often utilised by construction sites, as the red colour subconsciously signifies danger and helps keep people safe. However, there is no reason that other events can’t also use red barriers – especially if they prefer the appearance of red. White barriers are generally most common with live sporting events, open days, and art installations for crowd management, but there is no reason this must be the case, and events of all types can use any finish. Both the red and white barriers are powder-coated to help them remain in good condition for years to come, no matter what the weather or demanding environments might throw at them. Opting for powder-coating also reduces side effects such as rust, cracking, and slows barrier failure. The galvanised barriers are also manufactured to be long-lasting, as the galvanisation process imbues the barrier with increased rust and weather resistance, even without regular maintenance. For help choosing between metal crowd control barriers or to order powder coating in your brand colours, contact our office today on 01226 654 040 or fill out our contact form, and we’ll get in touch to offer more advice.

Are crowd barriers movable?

Although very easy to position, crowd control safety barriers are not designed to be moved once put into place and connected. Each barrier has a J hook or a hook and eye on the side that links multiple barriers together, limiting the amount of movement that can be achieved once installed and pulled tight. If the barriers are not positioned correctly or pulled tightly, moving them will be significantly easier, reducing the effectiveness at public events. This simple and effective security feature discourages people from moving the barriers and limits access. As such, to save time, users should check the proposed position of crowd control barriers before locking them all into place. Ready to order? Call our sales team, who will talk you through the process and can take your full order over the phone. Alternatively, if you have a credit account with us, feel free to add your chosen products to your basket and check out at your leisure.

Where can crowd safety barriers be used?

Crowd control barriers are generally used to enclose private events and safely manage the flow of potentially very large groups of people. Pedestrian barriers are a common sight in high traffic areas, like city centres, leisure venues, and construction sites across the UK. But they can also be used for a variety of circumstances, including: Road sectioning and maintenance Sporting or racing events Festivals and concerts Around temporary displays or artwork, including sculptures Air and ferry points Fairgrounds and circuses New building or shop openings Service hatches or serveries To find out more about our specific range of metal barriers for sale, you can call us on 01226 654 040 or fill out our contact form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Are fixed-leg or loose-leg crowd barriers best?

Crowd barriers generally come in two variations: fixed or loose leg. Fixed-leg barriers have small metal legs that hold up the barriers, helping hold back visitors. Loose-leg barriers, however, need fence feet to hold them up – as with temporary fencing. Most people prefer loose-leg crowd barriers as they are easy to stack and transport, allowing them to move large quantities of barriers to the site. However, with these barriers, you will also need to purchase corresponding barrier accessories, like metal or plastic fence feet. Fixed-leg crowd barriers don’t need any extra accessories, but they can take up more room when stacked, allowing you to transport less at a time. No matter which type of metal barrier you choose, Blok ‘N’ Mesh provides packages that include the barrier itself and the fence feet (if needed), making ordering much simpler. For more information about ordering or shopping online, you can speak to our friendly team by filling in our online contact form.

Crowd Control Barriers

Our range of crowd control barriers for hire or sale includes:

Fixed-leg barriers
Powder-coated barriers
Loose-leg barriers
Much more

Our industry-standard fixed-leg crowd control barrier is one of the industry’s most popular and trusted barrier systems on construction sites and for events throughout the UK and Ireland.

Powder-coated or bespoke options are also available as standard, so get in touch with us for details by calling 0870 950 5788.

What are pedestrian barriers?

Crowd control barriers, also called safety barriers or metal barriers, are low-level, rapidly installed perimeter protection solutions. They’re designed primarily for guiding pedestrian foot traffic and controlling crowds, but can also be used to create designated safe areas for groups of pedestrians and to secure restricted areas, like construction sites.

Whilst crowd control barriers provide a physical barrier that acts as a deterrent, the presence of the safety barriers also provides a clear psychological barrier to advise pedestrians which areas are safe, or not, to access.

Pedestrian barriers are supplied in various dimensions, though industry standard sizing is approximately 2.3m wide by 1.1m tall. They almost always comprise a bent galvanised steel frame, secured with bars/tubes or wire mesh, depending on the barrier.

Types of control barrier used within the industry

Fixed-leg safety barriers

Fixed leg barriers are freestanding structures that have been designed with integrated fixed legs that allow the barrier to support its own weight without any additional fixings. This makes them extremely fast and easy to install and relocate.

Loose-leg metal barriers

Loose leg barriers are barrier structures without any fixed feet, meaning that they require additional barrier accessories to support their weight.

Specially designed feet for crowd control barriers are often available, or fence feet can also be utilised in some cases. Loose leg barriers may sometimes be preferred to the fixed leg variety due to easier transportation, as the structures are completely flat.

Crowd safety barriers – for sale or hire

Need to replace ageing barrier stock? Or perhaps you need to order safety barriers for specific construction or event sites? If so, why not consider Blok ‘N’ Mesh?

Suitable for use in both emergency situations or by security personnel to control public spaces and prevent overcrowding, Blok ‘N’ Mesh proudly manufactures a range of crowd control equipment and can offer them for sale or hire – depending on your specific needs.

Benefits and considerations of buying metal barriers:

Your barriers and accessories are always at hand and ready for use.
Bespoke orders can be completed, including bespoke RAL-coloured metal crowd control barriers.
You don’t need to organise multiple deliveries, returns, or leases before you can use your metal barriers.
You will need more space to store the varied amount of barrier types and accessories needed.

Benefits and considerations of hiring pedestrian barriers

You won’t need somewhere secure to store safety barriers long-term.
Convenient morning or afternoon delivery slots can be requested.
Your team will need to arrange for temporary fencing deliveries and returns, and amend leases as needed.

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Crowd Control Barrier Materials & Powder Coating

Crowd control barriers are typically supplied in a galvanised steel finish, ensuring that they are highly durable and not overly susceptible to weather, nor prone to rust, and that they retain their robust structure for years.

Powder coating is available and popular with crowd control barriers – particularly in red or white shades for traffic management or construction site purposes.

The powder coating process can last for decades and involves covering an item with epoxy powder and heating it to create a hardy, protective layer.

Crowd Control Barrier Installation

Fixed leg crowd control barriers generally do not require any additional fixings or tools to install, making it quick and easy to create a perimeter. Most fixed leg barriers will feature either an integrated J hook or a hook and eye to link the barriers to one another.

Loose leg barriers, on the other hand, will typically require feet of some kind to help support them. White, galvanised anti-trip feet are purpose-built for loose leg barriers and are popular due to their minimal footprint, though fence feet are also a good option. Fencing couplers may also be used to link the barriers for extra stability.