History of Improvements in Crowd Control Products
Blockader has been a pioneer in the steel barrier industry for almost 30 years. We’ve continually introduced new innovations which have made steel barriers a more effective, customer-friendly crowd management tool.
Every new concept which has improved steel barriers was introduced into the marketplace by Blockader.
1977 – REPLACEABLE BASES
The introduction of interchangeable bolt-on replacement bases for steel barricades enabled users to replace a base instead of replacing an entire barrier.
1978 – WHEEL BASE
The introduction of wheel bases made steel barriers easier to move and reposition, increasing options for their use during an event.
1986 – PAINTED BARRIERS
Moving beyond silver/grey, barriers painted with bright colors stand out aesthetically, while the paint adds to the barrier’s life-span.
1987 – DIFFERENT LENGTHS
Blockader established the now-standard lengths for steel barricades: 1-meter, 2-meter, and 2.5-meter lengths
1986 – GATES AND ARCHES
Gates and arches add functionality to a line of steel barriers, providing emergency access and denoting designated entrances.
1990 – HIGH BARRIER
Blockader pioneered the 8-foot high portable steel barricade, a stable fencing option which many sports stadiums have adopted.
1991 – LASER-CUT SIGNS
Steel signs which are embedded in the barrier identify ownership, discourage theft, and enable more accurate inventory control.
1992 – BARRIER JACKETS
Vinyl barrier jackets can feature the logo or message promoting a venue, event, or sponsor, becoming attractive ground-level billboards.
1993 – SQUARE STACKING BARRIERS
Square stacking barriers with bolt-on replaceable bases are stable and easy to move and store, while stacking square in both directions.
1994 – BARRIER CARTS
Carts efficiently transport Blockader steel barricades, saving labor costs and time.
1998 – RUBBER STOPPERS
Rubber inserts on barrier bases result in damage-free indoor use and reduce sliding on smooth surfaces.
1998 – RIGHT-ANGLE CONNECTION
Hooks on Blockader barriers are designed to enable three steel barriers to be connected at one point.
2009 – QUICK CLIP
This pin slides into the bolt hole of a barrier, allowing a base to be easily connected without the need for a bolt. Bases can be quickly connected to or disconnected from frames making set-up fast and easy.
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2010 – LIGHTWEIGHT, ECONOMICAL “STANDARD” BARRIER
Blockader introduced this lower-priced yet high-quality barrier specially designed for line delineation purposes. It interlocks with classic barriers and is easy to move.
SINCE 1976 – BLOCKADER CROWD CONTROL BARRICADES
Blockader barricades have changed the way America handles crowd control. Blockader barriers have come to be regarded as the industry standard for quality, reliability and customer service.
