Heald unveils HT3-EVO bollard in wake of 50 mph crash tests

The HT3-EVO evolves the highly successful HT2-EVO, which is IWA-14 crash-tested at 40 mph (64 kph). The HT3-EVO has successfully undergone crash testing to the aforementioned ISO standard against a 7.2 tonne truck travelling at 50 mph (80 kph).

Rising to 1.1 metres, the HT3-EVO requires only a 1.2-metre excavation. This is coupled with internal reinforcement to create “the most resistant HVM bollard” on the market.

Introduced in 2023, ISO 22343 has replaced older standards like IWA 14-1, ASTM 2656 and PAS 68 to create a single global testing standard for products that protect against vehicle attacks. It’s the global standard that companies use to prove their products can withstand vehicle impacts to specific criteria.

There’s no central cylinder within the EVO bollards. As such, they’re both strong and durable and trusted to secure high-profile locations across the globe.

Commenting on the launch, Debbie Heald MBE (co-owner and managing director of Heald) said: “The launch of the HT3-EVO demonstrates our ongoing commitment towards enhancing our product range. This is vital for ensuring ongoing confidence among customers in addition to emboldening the longevity of our products.”

*Further information is available online at www.heald.uk.com