Pillar bollards are robust, vertical mooring fixtures designed to handle high mooring loads in confined quay spaces. Their cylindrical geometry provides a reliable post for multiple line turns, delivering stable holding performance and safe line handling for tugs, cargo vessels, ferries, and offshore support craft.
Key Advantages
- High holding loads: Engineered capacities typically up to 200–300 kN and above (higher on request) with optimized base geometry, large bearing areas, and reinforced anchor systems to resist shear, uplift, and torsion.
- 360° line angles: The round profile accommodates full horizontal wrap and steep vertical line angles, reducing point loading and minimizing rope wear during tidal variations and surge.
- Ductile iron/steel; Corrosion resistant; Easy installation: Cast ductile iron or cast steel for high toughness and impact resistance; heavy-duty coatings, optional hot-dip galvanized anchors, and stainless hardware improve durability; supplied with template, anchor bolts, and backing/under-base plate for fast, accurate fit-up.
Ideal for commercial ports, container and RoRo terminals, ferry berths, naval bases, and inland waterways. Supplied with calculated load ratings, bolt patterns, and baseplate details to align with PIANC guidelines and port design codes (e.g., BS 6349, EN 1993 principles). Coating systems can be tailored to ISO 12944 environments for long-term corrosion protection.
