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New EV charge point protection and safety solutions from Brandsafe Improved levels of electric vehicle (EV) charge point protection are provided by a new range of highperformance solutions from Brandsafe, the UK impact protection equipment specialists. There are currently in excess of 30,000 electric vehicle charge points across the UK in over 11,000 locations*. Furthermore, the Department for Transport has allocated £10m to local councils to fund the installation of an additional 7,200 commercial charging stations by 2021. The resilient, cost-effective and flexible EV charge point protection range from Brandsafe is ideal for the all round protection of new or current EV charge point installations from vehicles in public and private car parks, service stations, industrial depots and HGV service yards, and features an array of durable and impact resistant bollards, wheel stops and Armco barriers. For light and medium duty applications, such as private office or public car parks, ImpactSAFE Protection Posts are available in either 600mm, 800mm or 1000mm height options. These bollards are strong and robust and feature different colour options to suit individual requirements, offering added safety and visibility for vehicle drivers when they are either reversing up to or pulling alongside a charge point. In heavy duty applications, 26
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where there is a higher risk of impact damage, ImpactSAFE Heavy Duty Bollards should be utilised. These bollards, which are available in 1000mm, 1300mm or 1600mm height options, are highly reflective and feature shock absorbing rubber buffers to deflect the force of impact away from critical areas, offering the requisite protective benefits for industrial use. Vehicle traffic routing Armco safety barriers can also be
installed in industrial areas to protect either individual or multiple charge points, providing a further level of protection against vehicle impact damage. The barriers come with hardwearing and weather resistant polyethylene corner and end sections to further protect electric vehicle (EV) charge points from collision damage. A selection of highly visible and hardwearing vehicle
Building & Facilities Management – March 2021
