In the parking areas of shopping centres, supermarkets, airports and large open spaces, protecting signage and pedestrian crossings is essential. For years, concrete bollards have been the most common solution: heavy, rigid parking bollards used to delimit sensitive areas.
Today, however, many parking managers and technical departments are seeking more modern, safer and longer-lasting alternatives—especially to reduce maintenance costs and recurring issues caused by vehicle impacts. This is where Augustaflex®, the flexible shock-absorbing system, offers a truly innovative replacement for traditional concrete bollards.
Concrete bollards: limited advantages and major drawbacks in high-traffic areas
Concrete bollards are still used as parking and protection bollards, but they present several evident issue:
- Bulky and impractical
A traditional concrete bollard occupies around 0.20 m², creating fixed obstacles that reduce manoeuvring space and hinder traffic flow. - Frequent damage
Concrete cracks easily, leading to rapid deterioration and costly repairs. - Poor visibility
With a height of 40–50 cm, concrete parking bollards are not easily seen while manoeuvring, causing additional impacts and vehicle damage. - Heavy appearance
Concrete creates a massive, outdated look that negatively affects the perception of the entire parking area.
Augustaflex®: the ultra-resistant alternative to concrete bollards
Augustaflex® is a patented system that replaces concrete bollards and rigid posts through advanced shock-absorbing technology.
How does it work?
Augustaflex® flexible bollards and flexible posts are equipped with a reinforced spring that:
flexes on impact
absorbs the shock
immediately returns the bollard to its upright position
The result: no damage, no replacement, no restoration works.
Why choose Augustaflex® over concrete bollards?
Zero maintenance.
Augustaflex®’s shock-absorbing system eliminates the typical breakages seen in concrete bollards. There are no cracks, no repairs and no recurring maintenance costs, which significantly reduces long-term operational expenses.Minimal footprint.
A concrete bollard usually occupies about 0.20 m², creating bulky obstacles that restrict manoeuvring space. In contrast, an Augustaflex® Ø60 mm flexible bollard occupies only 0.0028 m²—around seventy times less—resulting in cleaner layouts, better traffic flow and more efficient use of space.Superior safety.
With a height of 100 cm, Augustaflex® bollards remain clearly visible in any car-park environment. Their flexibility ensures safer conditions for both pedestrians and vehicles, preventing the rigid, damaging impacts typical of concrete structures.High strength and protection.
Even though they flex on impact, Augustaflex® bollards are engineered to be rigid, robust and highly durable. They are fully CE EN 12899-1 certified, guaranteeing conformity with European standards for road and parking infrastructure.Modern and customisable design.
The system integrates seamlessly into any architectural context thanks to a wide choice of finishes, including galvanised steel, painted steel, stainless steel and custom RAL colours, with optional reflective bands. This makes Augustaflex® both functional and aesthetically aligned with modern urban design.Anti-vandal performance.
The bollards are designed to remain firmly in place and cannot be tilted, moved or manually removed, ensuring stability, safety and long-term reliability in public and high-traffic areas.
From concrete to steel: the evolution of bollards for high-traffic parking areas
Augustaflex® impact resistant bollards and sign posts and parking protection fully meet the needs of modern car parks: safety, durability, reduced maintenance costs, improved space usability and architectural integration.
Augustaflex® is a high-performance, reliable solution for:
new parking area projects
redevelopment of existing spaces
applications requiring high safety standards and effective life-cycle cost control
For designers, technical departments and infrastructure managers, choosing Augustaflex® means adopting a solution that meets regulatory requirements while genuinely improving the quality, organisation and management of parking spaces.
