Bollard Maintenance Tips: Practical Advice to Extend Service Life
1. Monthly Inspection Checklist
Check column surface for scratches or rust spots, reflective film for bubbling, LED lights for full illumination, test lift function, and verify drainage. Treat minor scratches with stainless steel polishing compound. Reflective film service life is approximately 3-5 years — replace on expiry.
2. Quarterly Deep Maintenance
Inspect control cabinet for dust and loose wiring, check hydraulic oil level and color (replace if darkened or emulsified), examine seals for cracking, verify anchor bolt tightness. Apply silicone grease to seals before winter in cold regions.
3. Cleaning Best Practices
Use neutral detergent (pH 6-8) with soft microfiber cloth, wiping along the stainless steel grain direction. Never use chlorine bleach, strong acids, or steel wool — these destroy the passive film causing irreversible corrosion. Treat stubborn stains with alcohol — never scrape with a blade.
4. Winter Protection
Drain cylinder water before winter and fill pipes with antifreeze. Operate at least monthly to prevent hydraulic oil viscosity increase. Clear snow around columns after heavy snowfall.
5. Annual Professional Service
Schedule annual inspection by manufacturer-authorized engineers: hydraulic pressure test, electrical insulation test, firmware upgrade, torque verification, verticality measurement. PROCOLUM provides free annual inspection for in-warranty customers.