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Unlike traditional crash bollards requiring external hydraulic power packs and buried fluid lines, the J355 HA M50 houses an IP67-rated hydraulic pump directly inside the bollard assembly. Its exterior features cataphoresis rust protection, RAL 7021 polyester powder coating, an AISI 304 stainless steel crown, and a 55 mm white reflective strip with perimeter LEDs.
The engineering architecture of the FAAC J355 HA M50 provides several distinct structural and mechanical advantages over standard perimeter bollards:
- Self-Contained Hydraulic Drive: The electro-hydraulic drive unit is fully integrated into the bollard cylinder and pit structure. This eliminates the need for buried, pressurized external hydraulic lines, mitigating the risks of underground hydraulic fluid leaks, pressure line degradation, and extensive civil trenching.
- Industrial Anti-Corrosion Treatment: The 30 mm S355JR structural steel cylinder undergoes a dual-layer treatment consisting of an electro-chemical cataphoresis primer followed by an architectural dark grey metallised polyester powder coating finished in RAL 7021.
- AISI 304 Stainless Steel Trim: The cylinder top head and ground crown cover are fabricated from heavy-gauge AISI 304 stainless steel with internal stainless steel fasteners to resist mechanical abrasion, surface water accumulation, and environmental weathering.
- High-Visibility Signalling: Built directly into the bollard head is a 55 mm white retro-reflective high-intensity collar combined with an integrated ring of flashing LED warning indicators for 360-degree night-time perimeter visibility.
- Failsafe Mechanical Lock: The hydraulic geometry maintains positive locking in the raised position even during a total mains power outage.
