Fadini Retractable Bollards | Invisible yet Powerful Urban Security

Fadini Retractable Bollards | Invisible yet Powerful Urban Security

Ensuring the safety of public and private spaces requires technological solutions that combine discretion and effectiveness. Automatic hydraulic retractable bollards meet this need with robust systems capable of rising from and retracting into the ground in seconds, controlling vehicle access while ensuring perimeter protection without compromising the aesthetics of the environment.

Fadini, based in Cerea (Verona) and active since 1974, is an international benchmark in hydraulic automation. Thanks to continuous technological research and high-precision production processes, Fadini has developed a range of retractable bollards that combine reliability, strength, and design, adapting to various contexts: from historic city centers to high-risk sensitive areas.

The Fadini Range: Retractable Bollard Models

Coral – Practicality and Compactness

• Column Ø 100 mm, above-ground heights: 500 / 600 / 800 mm.

• S235JRH steel, 5 mm thick, treated with cataphoresis and RAL 7016 coating.

• Operating temperatures from –20 °C to +80 °C (versions down to –40 °C).

• Power consumption 330 W, current approx. 1.8 A.

• Intensive use up to 2,000 cycles/day, impact resistance 30,000 J, penetration resistance 150,000 J.

• Designed for quick installation, simplified maintenance, and minimal excavation footprint.

Talos M30 – Security for Sensitive Areas

• Cylinder Ø 275 mm, 12 mm thick, height 800 mm.

• S355J2H steel, RAL 7016 coating or optional AISI 304 stainless steel.

• Impact resistance 150,000 J, penetration resistance 700,000 J.

• Power supply 230 V, 1,100 W, current 1.8 ÷ 3.5 A.

• Rise time ~4.5 s, lowering time ~3.4 s.

• Intensive use up to 2,000 cycles/day.

• Optional heater, acoustic alarms, and safety sensors available.

Talos M50 – Anti-Terrorism Performance

• Cylinder Ø 275 mm, 20 mm thick, height 1,000 mm.

• S355K2H steel with polyester coating or optional AISI 304 stainless steel.

• Impact resistance 700,000 J, penetration resistance 2,000,000 J.

• Static load up to 20,000 kg (lowered) and 2,800 kg (raised).

• Total power 3,100 W, current 10 ÷ 13 A.

• Rise time ~5 s, lowering time ~3.2 s.

• Certified according to international anti-terrorism standards (ASTM, PAS 68, IWA).

• Designed to stop vehicles of 7.5 t at 80 km/h.

Talos C750 – Maximum Protection for Critical Sites

• Column Ø 355 mm, 30 mm thick, height 1,100 mm.

• S355K2H steel with optional stainless steel coating.

• Impact resistance 700,000 J, penetration resistance 2,000,000 J.

• Operating temperature –20 °C to +80 °C (down to –40 °C with heater).

• Rise speed ~5 s, standard lowering ~4.9 s, fast lowering ~3.5 s.

• Intensive use up to 2,000 cycles/day.

• Certified to withstand attacks from 7.5 t vehicles at 80 km/h.

Applications of Fadini Retractable Bollards

Fadini bollards are designed to meet urban and infrastructural security needs in various contexts:

• Historic centers and pedestrian areas: control access without altering the aesthetics of the location.

• Residential and commercial districts: protect areas of architectural value and private spaces.

• Sensitive and institutional sites: embassies, banks, government buildings.

• High-risk scenarios: thanks to certified anti-terrorism models.

• Extreme climates: versions with heaters for temperatures down to –40 °C.

• Urban design solutions: customizable finishes in RAL or satin stainless steel for reduced visual impact.

Case History: Piazza Bra (Verona)

A concrete example of these systems in action is Piazza Bra in Verona, one of the largest and most iconic squares in Italy.

In 2021, the municipal administration launched a security redevelopment project, replacing concrete Jersey barriers with fixed and retractable bollards.

• In Via Roma, 17 bollards were installed: 2 retractable and 15 fixed, along with decorative planters.

• The project then extended to Piazza Bra, with a total of 38 bollards: 34 fixed and 4 retractable.

• The goal was twofold: ensure maximum vehicle protection while preserving the historical beauty of the square, improving pedestrian usability.

Conclusion

Fadini retractable bollards represent the perfect combination of hydraulic technology, robustness, and design. From the compact Coral line to the anti-terrorism Talos M50 and C750, each model is designed to meet different urban and private security needs.

The Piazza Bra project in Verona demonstrates how advanced protective systems can be integrated without compromising urban aesthetics, combining safety, functionality, and architectural harmony.

You can find Fadini at MT Distribuzione, the ideal partner for reliable and innovative security solutions. We proudly support the companies of our city, promoting local excellence and contributing to the development of the territory.