Fold Down Parking Posts or Bollards offer flexible security solutions. They’re light, affordable, and can be installed quickly. They can easily be lowered to allow vehicle access, and raised to prevent unauthorised parking. Ideal for both domestic and commercial use.
Our fold down parking posts come with a premium high-quality powder-coated finish, offering a plethora of different colour options. This not only ensures their durability, but also allows you to choose a colour that suits your personal preferences, or to help blend in with your surroundings.
At Ultra Secure, we take pride in offering high quality security solutions, including in our range of fold-down parking posts. These posts are also available in high-quality finishes, such as galvanised or brushed stainless steel, which not only guarantee robust security, but also add a touch of modern-day elegance and contemporary style to your surroundings.
As a standard feature, most of our fold-down posts are equipped with an integral secure lock or padlock, providing you peace of mind, and security. For your convenience, we've included two keys to ensure you have a backup in case one is misplaced.
When considering the installation of multiple posts, it's worth noting that we offer the convenient option of Keyed Alike. This option allows you to utilise a single key for the purpose of both locking, and unlocking several posts, and helps to streamline the process.
In the unfortunate event that you lose a key, or just want an extra, additional Keyed like keys can be purchased here:
Did you know we can supply 'No Parking' fold down parking posts too? They have a label affixed to the post, assisting with parking restrictions. This option is accessible across our entire fold down post range, and is unique to Ultra Secure.
As part of our growing commitment to safety, and for a great addition to our fold down parking range, we offer an option to fit reflective bands to all our fold-down parking post range. These bands serve as an added measure to enhance the posts visibility.
We also offer the option of securing your fold down post with a standard or combination padlock. This variety of locking options ensures you can easily customise your security to suit your specific needs and preferences.
Please note: Fold down posts are NOT designed to be driven over
Post | Height When Folded |
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610Y | 80 mm |
610G | 80 mm |
810Y | 120 mm |
900-60 (RW-W-Y) | 66 mm |
900-76 (RW-W-Y) | 87 mm |
900-110 (RW-W-Y) | 120 mm |
Hoop | 40 mm |
620Y Fold Away | Flush |
Fold down parking posts are one of our easiest posts to use. Simply lift up the post, press in the lock to securely lock the post, without the key!
Unlocking is as simple as inserting one of the two supplied keys. Turn the key, the lock will pop out, fold the post down. (Our fold down posts can even be locked in the down position!)
This really depends on how the block paving is installed, and the quality of the paving.
If it's installed with just sand, no. The post can just be pulled up easily.
If the block paving is dry cemented in, yes. (If the quality of the block paving is secure.)
If you are unsure. We recommend installing them onto concrete pads, or use a spigot post.
Each fold down post requires different bolt sizes depending on how you plan to install it. To help you choose the right bolts, we've created a user-friendly table that helps simplify that process! ensuring a perfect match between your selected bolts and installation method
We've created a user-friendly table that helps you see what bolts are required for our fold down parking posts:
Post | Ground Bolts | Secure Bolts | Tarmac Bolts | Qty Required |
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610 | M10 (001-1000) | M10 (001-1010) | M12 (001-1030) | 2 |
76 mm (static) | M8 (supplied) | M8 (001-2820) | M8 (001-0980) | 3 |
76 mm (Bolt Down) | M8 (supplied) | M8 (001-2820) | M8 (001-0980) | 4 |
Hoops | M8 (supplied) | M8 (001-2820) | M8 (001-0980) | 6 |
Bendy flexible | M10 (001-1000) | M10 (001-1010) | M12 (001-1030) | 4 |
Plastic flexible | M10 (001-1000) | M10 (001-1010) | M12 (001-1030) | 3 |
110 mm | M10 (supplied) | M10 (001-1010) | M12 (001-1030) | 2 |
Always be aware of mains supply pipes when drilling underground.
1) Select a suitable location where you wish to install the post (i.e. in front of a caravan, car, car park space, trailer, driveway, forecourt, garage door, etc.)
2) Use bolts suitable for your installation: such as, ground bolts, secure bolts, tarmac bolts, or ground anchors.
Ground Bolts: Ground fixing bolts are designed to secure fold down parking posts onto a concrete base.
Secure Bolts: Secure ground fixing Bolts are designed to secure fold down parking posts onto a concrete base with secure shear nuts.
Tarmac Bolts: Tarmac Bolts used for fitting parking posts, bollards & street furniture to tarmac surfaces.
3) Drill holes using the correct size bit for your chosen bolts, and to a suitable depth for the bolts and post you're installing.
4) Tap the bolts into the concrete / tarmac surface leaving enough thread for tightening.
5) Mount the post to the bolts and tighten. (if using secure nuts, tighten until the bolts sheer)
The unique spigot on the fold down spigot post serves a crucial purpose. It’s specifically designed for situations where you may encounter suboptimal, or poor quality surfaces, such as deteriorating tarmac, loose gravel, or uneven block paving.
By using the spigot, you achieve a reinforced and sturdy installation that ensures the post remains securely in place, even in less than ideal ground conditions.
This added stability not only enhances the overall effectiveness of the fold down spigot, but also contributes to the longevity of your security solution
Always be aware of mains supply pipes when installing underground.
1) Select a suitable location where you wish to install the post (i.e. in front of a caravan, car, car park space, trailer, driveway, forecourt, garage door, etc.)
2) Mark and dig out an area approximately 300mm square and 200mm deeper than the base.
3) Pour in gravel (20mm) to a depth of approx 200mm, placing your base centrally on top of the gravel, making sure the top plate of the base is 3-5mm above ground level.
4) Gently place a moist (not wet) mix down the sides, tapping until your base is fully concreted in.
5) Add the post to the base and check the post is level and vertical.
6) Tighten the bolts
7) Finish around the base according to the surrounding area.
8) Allow the concrete to fully set for 24 hours before using.
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We are also pleased to offer a unique fold-away parking post as part of our Ultra Secure fold down product range.
These posts are designed to seamlessly integrate with the ground surface when not in use, ensuring complete flushness and minimal obstruction.
Each fold-away parking post is supplied with a specialised mounting tray, featuring a hinged lid.
When the post is not required, it can be easily folded into the tray. The hinged lid can be closed securely over the top, and locked with the supplied key, creating an unobtrusive path for pedestrians and vehicles
When the post is required, the hinged lid is unlocked (with the supplied key) and then the post can be effortlessly raised into its upright position. The hinged lid then be locked back down into position.
These fold-away parking posts are the perfect solution for customers who prioritise safety and convenience. Whether it's for enabling the safe passage of pedestrians or facilitating unobstructed vehicle access.