- Stanchion cover
The terms stanchion cover, bollard cover, and bumper post sleeve all refer to sheathing, originally manufactured in
high-density polyethylene , which slides over an existingbollard . The bollard cover was originally manufactured by means of a process calledrotational molding . The purpose of this invention, patented [http://www.google.com/patents?id=iuILAAAAEBAJ&dq=stanchion+cover] by Frank Venegas, Jr. on November 12, 2002, is to eliminate general maintenance such as painting.The apparatus is commonly used in many different industries ranging from gas stations, retail storefronts, warehouses, banks, and parking lots. Since its creation bollard covers have evolved from a simple dome shaped design to being available in many ornamental forms. Some of these include the pawn shape, ribbed shape, and even lighted bollard covers.
Useful tools
* [http://www.idealshield.com/Products/Bumper_Post_Sleeves/BPS_Calculator.htm Bollard Cover Sizing Tool]
Additional Info
* [http://www.allstatesign.com/store/Posts-and-Poles/Bollard-Covers/ See also, Bollard Covers]
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