Bollard Testing

Bollard Testing

Bollard testing verifies that installed bollards can safely resist the loads they’re designed for—whether mooring forces at quaysides or vehicle impact and extraction resistance in security applications. At Lifting Gear and Safety, we deliver controlled proof and pull tests that confirm structural integrity, foundation performance, and fixings, providing clear, traceable evidence for safe operation and compliance.

Our Bollard Testing Services

We design test regimes based on bollard type, location, and manufacturer guidance:

• Mooring Bollards:
  Apply horizontal proof loads representative of line angles and service conditions, hold for the prescribed duration, and monitor:

  • Displacement and rotation
  • Baseplate behavior
  • Substrate response

• Security and Traffic Bollards:
  Conduct axial and lateral pull tests to verify:

  • Embedment and anchorage
  • Sleeve and core integrity
  • Alignment, corrosion protection, and fixings

Where appropriate, we pair testing with non-destructive examination of welds and anchor components and perform visual checks on grout, pavement interfaces, and drainage for a complete integrity picture.

On-Site Testing Process

Testing is performed on-site using:

• Calibrated hydraulic jacks
• Reaction frames and load cells
• Instrumentation with load spreaders to protect surrounding structures

Each job is planned with method statements, risk assessments, exclusion zones, and competent supervision. All measuring devices are calibrated to recognized standards.

Compliance and Certification

On completion, you receive:

• A concise certificate and report detailing applied loads, hold times, deflection and movement readings, set-up details, and observations
• Any remedial actions or re-test requirements

We align our approach with:

• BS 6349 for maritime structures
• PIANC recommendations for mooring hardware
• IWA 14 and legacy PAS 68/69 for vehicle security bollards
• OEM instructions and site-specific design criteria

Why Choose Us?

Whether commissioning new installations, validating repairs, or setting up periodic re-certification, Lifting Gear and Safety provides safe, efficient bollard testing that keeps your site, assets, and people secure.