Photograph of MASS Barrier with fencing installed at an airport with British Airways plane behind

Airports

Hardstaff Barriers are a leading supplier of fully approved temporary and permanent protection and delineation products for both airside and non-airside for over 25 years.

We are innovators in the aviation sector, resulting in the development of Hardstaff’s unique BlastDefender product that protects the workforce and airport users from blasts exceeding 113 km/h (70 mph) Type E MAX jet blast and integrates easily with their EN1317 tested concrete barriers.

Multibloc with BlastDefender installed at an airport

BlastDefender

BlastDefender works by redirecting the jet blast and eliminating dust and debris, preventing damage and injury. The system, which was quickly and easily installed, provided a complete safety solution without the need for repeat maintenance visits or inspections. In turn, this helped to reduce the carbon footprint. The system is designed for easy assembly on site and has been deployed in major airports including Gatwick and Heathrow. The system already comes complete with a highly visible red and white finish.

A full suite of products for the whole airport site is also available in our brochure.

Photo of red and white road barrier at an airport

Ports

Utilising high visibility edge protection and delineation products to support port activities, keeping people and property safe is paramount. Ensuring suitable segregation of traffic routes to protect infrastructure and people is a key consideration in Port design. Safe pedestrian and vehicle segregation has been achieved for many ports in the UK by Hardstaff including ABP’s Port of Immingham. It is the UK’s largest port by tonnage, handling around 46 million tonnes of cargo every year.

Thanks to the installation of these barriers, the port has continued to operate its handling of around 46 million tonnes of cargo every year whilst keeping people safe from moving vehicles and heavy-duty plant.

Transport Solutions

All Solutions

MASS Barrier

The MASS Barrier is a steel base unit with five top sections designed to suit different specifications. MASS is manufactured and developed in the UK by Hardstaff Barriers a division of Hill and Smith Infrastructure Ltd. The MASS Barrier is a steel base unit providing the foundations for five top sections designed to suit different site specifications. MASS can be used in a range of sectors including aviation, nuclear and construction, and has been used effectively in urban areas to segregate pedestrians and protect against traffic. View Our MASS Brochure

Multibloc

A temporary vertical concrete barrier (TVCB) of 3 metres in length by 0.8 metres and weighing 2.5 tonnes, this product is used for workforce protection on roadways. Being fully chapter 8 compliant and easy to install quickly on various surfaces, Multibloc is ideal for roads, construction sites, boundaries, vacant property and car parks. Multibloc is also available as a temporary TVCB solution, and has been used on schemes including the M6 J16-19 smart motorway and the M50 bridge repair.

Fleximax

Fleximax is an engineered Maxibloc (THVCB), designed to protect vulnerable areas in a wide range of industries such as construction, aviation and roads where a higher level of protection is needed. The barriers are also ideal for a range of street work that requires increased flexibility on angles of installation since the product can be positioned at angles of 74 degrees. Benefits & Features High level of protection Suitable for a range of applications Straight and angled solution

Multibloc with BlastDefender

Multibloc with BlastDefender provides protection from jet blasts produced by aircraft, making it an ideal airside safety barrier for airports. Highly visible with red and white fencing, the product connects onto our Multibloc product to protect against the strong winds from aircraft that can cause damage to people nearby, vehicles, buildings and objects. As BlastDefender sits on our three-metre long red and white Multibloc concrete barrier it can be surface mounted without the need for drilling or adapting the existing surface. Airside safety solution No need for drilling Highly visible in Red & White Download Our Hardstaff Brochure

Multifence

MultiFence is a fencing system that works in conjunction with our Multibloc and Maxibloc products. This affordable and highly capable fencing system is suitable for use across applications such as compound security, perimeter security and protecting vacant property. High Security Solution Also known as prison mesh, MultiFence has small apertures and welds at each intersection that eliminate foot and finger holds, prevent objects being passed through and is particularly effective against the use of conventional hand cutting tools. Multibloc with Multifence can be used to provide perimeter fencing with installation up to 3 metres height. Download Our Hardstaff Brochure

Multibloc F

Multibloc F is a surface mounted barrier with EN1317 tested fence that consists of 21 Multibloc reinforced 3 metre long free standing interlocked barriers that give a total system length of 63 metres. Fitted to the top of the Multibloc barriers are 1.43 metre long debris fence mesh panels that are 1.8 metres high and connect to F post assemblies on top of the barriers. Combining a tested vehicle restraint system with a debris fence, Multibloc F protects the workforce and passing traffic from errant vehicles and from debris entering or leaving the work area, making it well suited to highways schemes and construction sites. As the system is surface mounted, no drilling or excavation is needed. For site security rather than debris protection, see MultiFence, our anti-climb fencing for Multibloc and Maxibloc. Download Our Hardstaff Brochure

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