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Want to Buy American? Order American-Made Steel Pipe Bollards from Ideal Shield

Having issues getting your steel pipe and bollards from China during the Coronavirus scare? Looking to fulfill the Buy American Act (BAA)? With the virus making shockwaves throughout the world, shipments have been halted and quarantined to be cautious and keep the virus from spreading around the world. While safety always takes precedent, this has become an issue for a ton of American businesses that rely on Chinese products, including steel and iron. 

Well, if you’re one of those companies or individuals that have been impacted by the halt on Chinese steel, Ideal Shield is here to help. We have a large supply of American-made steel pipe and a wide array of steel pipe bollard options available that are 100% fabricated and handled right here in Detroit, Michigan. 

Steel Pipe Bollards

Schedule 40 and 80. Available in any size from 3″ to 10″ pipe, any of which can be sleeved with a Bollard Cover or finished Raw, Galvanized, Primed, Finished Coat, or Powder Coated. 

Ideal Shield's steel pipe delivery

Ideal Shield’s steel pipe delivery

Base Plate Bollards

Four different sizing options including 4″, 5″, 6″ and 8″ pipe. Square, Rounded, Beveled, and Super Duty Base Plates available.

Ideal Shield's 8" Base Plate Bollards protecting storage racks from forklift traffic

Ideal Shield’s 8″ Base Plate Bollards protecting storage racks from forklift traffic

Flexible Bollards

Standard and Heavy Duty options available. Allow for 360° movement upon impact, limiting damage to vehicles and concrete.

Ideal Shield's FlexPost Flexible Bollard

Ideal Shield’s FlexPost Flexible Bollard

Removable Locking Bollards

Temporary access bollards that can be removed for vehicle and pedestrian access. Available in 4″ and 6″ options.

Ideal Shield's Removable Locking Bollards lining a parking lot

Ideal Shield’s Removable Locking Bollards lining a parking lot entrance

Collapsible Locking Bollards

Fold-down bollards that allow temporary access to service vehicles. Available in 4″ and 6″ options.

Ideal Shield's Collapsible Locking Bollard laid down for vehicle entrance

Ideal Shield’s Collapsible Locking Bollard laid down for vehicle entrance

C40 Traffic Impact Bollards

Perfect for storefront protection. One properly installed standalone bollard is engineered and designed to stop a 5,000 lbs. vehicle at 30 mph impact with less than 24″ of vehicle penetration.

Ideal Shield's tested C40 Traffic Impact Bollard

Ideal Shield’s tested C40 Traffic Impact Bollard

K4 Crash Bollards

Approved by the Department of Defense and listed on the Anti-Ram Vehicle Barrier List. One standalone bollard has the ability to stop a 15,000 lb. vehicle at 30 mph within one-meter penetration. 

K4 Certified Set & Pour Crash Bollard in action

K4 Certified Set & Pour Crash Bollard in action

K12 Crash Bollards 

Approved by the Department of Defense and listed on the Anti-Ram Vehicle Barrier List. One standalone bollard has the ability to stop a 15,000 lb. vehicle at 50 mph within 1.2-meter penetration.

K12 Certified Set & Pour Crash Bollard in action

K12 Certified Set & Pour Crash Bollard in action

While your steel shipments are being held up at shipping docks all over the world, Ideal Shield has you covered. Contact our experienced sales team today to learn about all of our American-Made Steel Pipe Bollard options