Crowd Control Safety Barriers: Ensuring Public Safety and Order

Specifications

Type	Height (mm)	Length (mm)	Frame Tube	Vertical Tube	Tube Space (mm)	Additional Specifications	Photo
Bridge Foot Crowd Control Barrier	1100	2000, 2200, 2500	25mm, 32mm, 38mm round pipes	16mm, 19mm round pipe	127, 150	Bridge feet: 450(W)x200(H)mm
V-Type Foot Crowd Control Barrier	1100	2200	38mm	12mm	150	Fish-tail type feet: 495mm, Leg ground clearance: 30 cm
Flat Style Foot Crowd Control Barrier	1100	2500	38×1.5mm	16×1.5mm, 18 pcs	127	Flat Feet: 50x580x6mm

Features and Applications of Crowd Control Safety Barriers

Features:

• Solid and Robust: The barriers provide a strong and sturdy solution for crowd management.
• Easy to Handle and Remove: Lightweight and designed for quick setup and takedown.
• Weather Resistant: Superior resistance to various weather conditions.
• Simple Structure: Linear type design for easy installation and maintenance.
• Smooth Finish: All welding slags are cleared to ensure the fencing has no sharp edges and an excellent smooth finish.
• Durable Coating: The entire barrier panel (welded mesh panel and frame tube) undergoes hot-dipped galvanization or Powder coating after welding.
• Customization Available: Custom shapes and specifications can be provided to meet specific needs.

Applications and Benefits:

• Crowd Control: Used to manage large gatherings and maintain order by acting as both physical and psychological barriers.
• Security: Riot police use these barriers to control crowds and restrict access to certain areas.
• Event Management: Ideal for public events to designate space for lines and control pedestrian movement.
• Interlocking System: Barriers are most effective when interlocked via hooks at the sides, creating a secure line that is difficult to topple over.
• Durability: Made primarily of steel, these barriers are built to last and withstand heavy use.
• Safety: Helps in preventing unauthorized access and ensuring the safety of both the public and the event staff.

Types of Crowd Control Barrier Feet and How to Choose the Right One

Selecting the appropriate foot design for crowd control barriers is crucial to ensuring stability, safety, and efficiency in managing crowds. Different events and environments require specific types of feet to maximize effectiveness. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the types of crowd control barrier feet and how to choose the right one.

1. Bridge Feet

• Popularity and History: Bridge feet have been the most popular base style since the inception of steel barriers, known for their reliability and durability.
• Resistance to Pressure: They provide the best resistance to crowd pressure, making them ideal for high-traffic events such as parades.
• Stability: These feet offer maximum stability on uneven surfaces like grass or gravel. The design includes one large base and one small base per barrier, ensuring all four points maintain constant ground contact, preventing the barrier from sinking.
• Versatility: Bridge feet can accommodate barriers in both straight lines and at various angles, offering flexibility in crowd control layouts.

2. “U” Base

• Innovative Design: The “U” base is a new design similar to the traditional bridge base but with modern enhancements for stability and convenience.
• Stability: This design provides excellent four-point stability, making it suitable for various surface types.
• Historical Use: Initially utilized by France’s Interior Department, the “U” base has proven effective in official and high-security applications.
• Floor Protection: Equipped with rubber stoppers, the “U” base protects floors during indoor use and reduces sliding, making it ideal for indoor events.

3. Flat Feet

• Popularity: Flat feet are the second most popular base style due to their practicality and ease of use.
• Ideal Use: They are perfect for portable pedestrian railings where crowds walk parallel to barriers, such as along sidewalks or in event queues.
• Design: The vertical base pipe, slightly smaller than the frame size, is inserted into the frame to prevent water accumulation. This feature ensures durability and reduces maintenance needs.
• Anchoring: Flat feet include holes for semi-permanent anchoring, enhancing stability and security for long-term installations.

​

4. Wheel Base

• Mobility: The wheel base design facilitates easier movement of barriers, making them highly portable.
• Ideal Applications: This foot style is perfect for areas requiring frequent lifting or moving, such as parking lots or dynamic event spaces. The wheels allow for quick repositioning without the need for lifting, reducing labor and time.

5. V Foot

• Stability: V foot design provides excellent stability on both hard and soft surfaces due to its unique shape.
• Versatility: Suitable for various terrains and applications, offering a balance between portability and stability.
• Design: The V-shaped legs offer a sturdy base, reducing the risk of tipping over and ensuring that the barriers remain in place even under pressure.
• Applications: Ideal for events that require versatile placement options and high stability, such as concerts and festivals.

How to Choose the Right Foot for Crowd Control Barriers

When selecting the appropriate foot design, consider the following factors:

Stability Requirements

• Bridge Feet: Ideal for soft ground surfaces like grass or gravel. They offer excellent stability and are less likely to sink into the ground.
• Flat Feet: Best suited for hard, flat surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. They provide a lower trip hazard and ensure a smooth, even base.
• V Foot: Offers stability on both hard and soft surfaces, providing a versatile option for different terrains.

Usage Environment

• Outdoor Events: Bridge feet and V foot are preferred due to their ability to handle uneven terrains and resist sinking.
• Indoor Events: Flat feet and “U” base are more suitable as they prevent damage to flooring and reduce tripping hazards.

Portability and Ease of Installation

• Bridge Feet: Slightly heavier and bulkier, which might be more challenging to transport and install but offer greater stability.
• Flat Feet: Easier to stack, transport, and install, making them ideal for events requiring quick setup and teardown.
• V Foot: Offers a balance between portability and stability, making them suitable for various events.

Safety Considerations

• Trip Hazards: Flat feet are designed to minimize trip hazards, making them safer for high-traffic areas.
• Visibility: Consider feet with high-visibility coatings or colors to improve safety and prevent accidents.

Interlocking Capability

Ensure the feet design allows for secure interlocking of barriers to create continuous lines without gaps, enhancing overall stability and security.

Weather Resistance

Choose feet made of durable, weather-resistant materials, especially for outdoor use. Hot-dipped galvanized or powder-coated feet provide better resistance to rust and corrosion.

Conclusion

Selecting the right foot design for crowd control barriers is a critical decision that impacts the effectiveness, safety, and stability of your crowd management efforts. Each type of foot offers unique advantages tailored to specific environments and requirements:

• Bridge Feet: Provide unparalleled stability on uneven surfaces, making them ideal for outdoor events and high-traffic scenarios.
• “U” Base: Offer excellent four-point stability and floor protection, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
• Flat Feet: Ensure easy installation, portability, and reduced trip hazards, perfect for pedestrian railings and events with parallel crowd movement.
• Wheel Base: Enhance mobility, ideal for dynamic spaces requiring frequent barrier repositioning.
• V Foot: Combine stability and versatility, suitable for various terrains and event types, providing a balanced solution for different crowd control needs.

	Bridge Feet Popularity and History: The most popular base style since the inception of steel barriers. Resistance to Pressure: Provides the best resistance to crowd pressure at events such as parades. Stability: Offers maximum stability on uneven surfaces. Design: Each barrier features one large base and one small base, ensuring all four points maintain constant ground contact. Versatility: Accommodates the placement of barriers both in a straight line and at various angles.
	“U” Base Innovative Design: A new design similar to the traditional bridge base. Stability: Provides excellent four-point stability. Historical Use: Originally utilized by France’s Interior Department. Floor Protection: Equipped with rubber stoppers to protect floors during indoor use and reduce sliding.
	Flat Feet Popularity: The second most popular base style. Ideal Use: Perfect for portable pedestrian railings in situations where crowds walk parallel to barriers. Design: The vertical base pipe, slightly smaller than the frame size, is inserted into the frame to prevent water accumulation. Anchoring: Features holes for semi-permanent anchoring, enhancing stability and security.
	Wheel Base Mobility: Facilitates easier movement of barriers. Ideal Applications: Perfect for areas requiring frequent lifting or moving, such as parking lots.

By evaluating factors such as stability requirements, usage environment, portability, safety, interlocking capability, and weather resistance, you can choose the most suitable foot style for your specific needs. Whether your focus is on maximizing stability, ensuring easy setup and takedown, or enhancing mobility, there is a foot design that will meet your crowd control requirements effectively.