Road barriers 12 products

How to choose a road barrier

A road barrier is chosen mainly according to the opening width and the number of passages per day. Before choosing, it is useful to know the following:

• Opening width – determines the type of barrier body and the boom length. The maximum opening width is stated for each barrier; the boom is shortened to the actual size during installation.
• Frequency of use – the manufacturer states the number of cycles per hour, for Came also per day. For a car park or premises with frequent passages a barrier with a higher number of cycles is suitable; for the entrance to a block of flats a barrier for residential use is sufficient.
• Opening time – a shorter opening time reduces waiting at the entrance. For the barriers in our range it is 1.5 to 10 seconds depending on the model and boom length.
• Complete set or body – a complete set contains the barrier body with boom and usually also photocells and a flashing light. A body on its own is suitable when replacing an older barrier or if you choose the boom and accessories separately.

Comparison of the barriers we offer

Came GARD or Nice

Came GARD barriers have a steel body, a 24 V DC motor with encoder and the control electronics inside the body. The LS4 and LT4 range is designed for small and medium entrances, GARD LT6 replaces the GARD 6500 barrier, which is no longer produced, and GARD GT8 is designed for wider entrances to premises used by lorries as well. Nice M-BAR barriers cover openings from 2.32 to 7 m; the M3BAR opens in 1.5 to 4 s and is designed for frequent opening, the M7BAR has a two-piece boom with a coupling. Nice S4BAR is a smaller barrier with a light 35 kg body, which the manufacturer specifies for residential use, for example the entrance to a block of flats or a private car park.

Groundwork preparation and safety

The barrier is anchored to a concrete foundation with conduits for the cables to the power supply and control devices. Groundwork drawings for the barrier and induction loop can be found in the downloadable manuals. Safety at the opening is ensured by photocells, a flashing light, LED strips or warning lights on the boom and reflective stickers. Booms, supports and other parts are in the Barrier accessories category, control units and springs in the Barrier spare parts category.

Barrier control

The barrier can be controlled by remote control – you choose the receiver card and remotes in the complete delivery with each barrier – or by other control devices, for example a key switch. For automatic opening in front of a car there is a magnetic induction loop detector; the loop is laid in the road surface. A Modbus TCP/RTU converter is designed for connecting a Came barrier to higher-level systems.

Installation in the Košice and Prešov regions

In the Košice and Prešov regions our own installation team provides installation and servicing of the barrier. For a preliminary quote, send us the opening width, the approximate number of passages per day and 2 – 3 photos of the installation site via a quote request; more information can be found on the page. Outside the region we deliver by courier and are happy to advise you by phone. Some long booms cannot be delivered by courier; the delivery method is stated with the product.

Frequently asked questions

Which barrier should I choose for a 5 m wide opening?

For an opening up to 5 m there are Came GARD 5000, Came GARD LT6 for openings up to 6.5 m, the Came GARD GT8 set up to 6 m or Nice M7BAR for openings from 5 to 7 m. For frequent passages, the number of cycles stated for each barrier is decisive.

Is a boom support needed?

For Came barriers the manual requires a boom support for openings wider than 3 m; for Came GARD LT6 the support is mandatory from 4 m. You choose a fixed or movable support in the complete delivery with the product.

What does a barrier set contain?

Came GARD LS4, LT4 and GT8 sets and Nice sets contain the barrier body, boom, photocells and flashing light, usually also reflective stickers; the Came GARD LT6 set contains the body with springs and the boom. You choose the boom support, receiver and remote controls in the complete delivery.

Can the boom be shortened?

Yes, the boom is shortened to the actual opening width during installation. With Came barriers the spring balancing needs to be adjusted according to the manual after shortening the boom.

How does the barrier open during a power cut?

Came GARD barriers can be released with a key; replacement release keys are in the Barrier spare parts category. A backup battery is optionally available for Nice M5BAR and S4BAR barriers.

Do you install outside Košice?

We provide installation in the Košice and Prešov regions. We deliver goods throughout Slovakia and the Czech Republic.