Road Blockers

Road blockers are advanced security devices designed to control vehicle traffic and protect facilities against unauthorized entry. They are primarily used in locations requiring an increased level of security, such as military facilities, airports, industrial plants, logistics centres, government buildings, embassies and critical infrastructure sites. WANO Solutions offers professional road blockers manufactured by Ülgen Optima, a company specializing in the design of vehicle security systems intended for intensive and reliable operation.

Road blockers as effective protection against unauthorized vehicle access

A road blocker is a physical barrier that prevents unauthorized vehicles from entering a protected area. When raised, its heavy-duty structure blocks the entire width of the traffic lane, providing a significantly higher level of protection than a standard parking barrier. This solution is particularly suitable for locations where access control alone is insufficient and a vehicle must be physically stopped.

Road blockers can be used both for everyday traffic management and for protecting facilities against forced entry or vehicle-ramming attacks. Selected models are crash-tested in accordance with international standards such as PAS 68, IWA 14-1 and ASTM F2656. This makes it possible to select a device that matches the actual threat level and security requirements of a particular facility.

Hydraulic road blockers for intensive operation

A hydraulic road blocker is designed for locations where fast operation, durability and a high number of operating cycles are essential. The hydraulic drive enables smooth raising and lowering of the blocker and, in selected configurations, emergency fast raising. This function is particularly important at high-security facilities, where the system must respond immediately after a threat is detected.

Heavy-duty structures are manufactured from durable steel and designed to withstand substantial loads. Road blockers can be adapted for operation in changing weather conditions, high humidity and a wide temperature range. In the event of a power failure, the system may be equipped with a manual hydraulic pump, hydraulic accumulator, battery-powered drive or UPS backup power supply.

Road blocker price – what determines the cost of the system?

The price of a road blocker is determined individually, as each device should be adapted to the width of the passage, the required security level and the technical conditions of the installation site. The final cost depends on factors such as the dimensions of the blocker, type of construction, drive system, required impact resistance and raising and lowering speed.

Additional components may also affect the price, including a PLC controller, inductive loops, traffic lights, emergency fast-raise systems, backup power supplies and operator control panels. The quotation may also include the preparation of foundations, electrical installations, drainage and communication infrastructure. WANO Solutions provides professional support in selecting a suitable road blocker and preparing a solution tailored to the technical requirements and budget of the project.

Road blockers integrated with access control systems

Modern road blockers can operate as part of advanced access control and automatic vehicle identification systems. They may be controlled using remote controls, proximity cards, transponders, biometric readers, automatic number plate recognition systems or a security operator’s control panel. A PLC controller also enables integration with other elements of the facility’s security infrastructure.

Road blockers can work together with parking barriers, bollards, tyre killers, gates and traffic light systems. This makes it possible to create a multi-level security system in which the parking barrier manages everyday traffic, while the road blocker provides the primary physical protection. Integration with inductive loops and safety sensors reduces the risk of accidental activation when a vehicle is positioned directly above the blocker.

Road blockers for critical infrastructure protection

Road blockers are used at facilities where unauthorized vehicle access could pose a serious threat to people, infrastructure or business continuity. Typical applications include power generation facilities, data centres, military sites, transport terminals, high-bay warehouses and government buildings.

At facilities particularly exposed to vehicle-ramming attacks, it is essential to use a road blocker with verified crash resistance. Parameters such as the weight of the test vehicle, impact speed, angle of impact and resulting penetration distance make it possible to assess the actual performance of a particular model. The selection of a road blocker should therefore be preceded by an analysis of potential threats, traffic organization and site conditions.

Ülgen Optima road blockers available from WANO Solutions

WANO Solutions offers road blockers manufactured by Ülgen Optima, suitable both for standard vehicle access control and for protecting facilities with the highest security requirements. Available solutions can be configured in terms of width, raised height, control method, operating speed and additional equipment.

We provide support in selecting the appropriate device, defining technical parameters and integrating the road blocker with access control systems and other security equipment. Each project is assessed individually, allowing the proposed solution to be tailored to the characteristics of the passage, frequency of use and required level of protection.