Are you planning a large-scale event and need to rope off a section of the area? You can use stanchions or ropes as crowd control at your event location.
Crowd control barriers come in different types. The simplest type is the wooden or metal upright with a rope tied around it. The following article will break down the most common barricade types you can purchase for your event. According to reports, the global barrier systems market size was valued at $15.13 billion in 2020.
The list below will detail what constitutes a specific type of stanchion and provide information on the types of crowd control barricades you can buy for your event.
1. Metal
Metal crowd control barriers are the cheapest option for purchasing your crowd control barriers. The great thing about metal is they come in many different colors, so you can buy some that match your event’s color scheme if you want to. Metal barriers also tend to be shorter than other types of barriers, which can be an advantage if you have a smaller space. Metal crowd control barriers are small and can be easily transported in large quantities.
Some standard metal crowd control barricades include:
- S-Stanchion
This is a widely used metal barrier and one of the most popular crowd control measures. The name comes from its somewhat “S” shape above the base. These are great for crowd control because they can be linked to other barricades together, making them the perfect solution for creating a line.
- Tube-Top Stanchion
This is another popular type of metal crowd control measure. These are similar to S-stanchions, except the uprights don’t have an “S” shape. They are straight up and down. This type of barrier is excellent for creating segregation or can be used if you have multiple people trying to crowd control at once because they’re easy to link together.
These types of metal crowd control equipment are also available in other shapes, such as posts with globes on top, but you will focus on the most common forms for this article.
2. Wood
These are more expensive than metal control barriers, so they’re best used in specific situations. For example, if you need a very long line of crowd control barriers, wooden barriers may be the way to go. They’re also great for slowing down foot traffic because of how cumbersome they can move around and transport.
The most common type of wooden crowd control barriers include:
- Pipe-and-Post Stanchion
These wood crowd control barricades can be either made of one or two pieces, but the uprights are the same width down. The great thing about pipe-and-post barriers is that you can easily fit signs on them to help guide foot traffic. The pipe is for ground level; the post is for higher up. However, they’re more expensive than your average wooden barrier because a lot of work is involved in making them, and they take longer to ship due to the size. If you need a pipe-and-post barrier or some other type of wooden barricade, make sure to plan ahead of time.
3. Plastic
Plastic crowd control barriers are easy to carry around and transport, which is why they’re great for events where you need to set up or break down quickly. They’re also usually relatively inexpensive compared to metal and wooden ones.
Plastic crowd control barriers also come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes so that you can find the perfect border for your event space.
You can even get something that matches your color scheme by choosing from these types of plastic crowd control barrier bases:
- Round Base
A round base is a great option if you want easily removable equipment with a round base. They’re lightweight and easy to carry, but they aren’t as sturdy as some of the others listed here.
- Square Base
A square base is also great for crowd control barriers because they’re relatively stable compared to the round base.
They are found in various colors to match your color scheme, which is another plus for using them.
4. Beach
Beach crowd control barriers are made of heavy-duty plastic and have a broad base with a “hooked” post that helps prevent the barricade from being knocked over easily. These barricades are great for placing around the perimeter of a large beach area. They’re usually available in one color, but there are a wide variety of sizes to choose from.
5. Customized
For individuals or venues that need customized crowd control equipment, you can use metal, wood, plastic, or just about any other material imaginable to create your personalized designs.
