The Barrier Ballast 10 is a 10kg PVC ballast unit designed to improve stability for crowd control barriers deployed on hard flat surfaces. Where a bar barrier is used without fixed legs and where wind loading or incidental crowd contact creates a risk of displacement, the Barrier Ballast 10 adds the downward force needed to keep the barrier line in position. It attaches to the barrier base and adds weight without changing the barrier's footprint or affecting its connection to adjacent barriers.
For outdoor event deployments and construction site pedestrian barriers where crowd control barriers are exposed to wind, ballast is the standard method of managing wind load without switching to a fixed leg configuration. In exposed outdoor locations such as open fields, waterfront sites, and elevated event areas, even barriers unlikely to face significant crowd pressure can be displaced by sustained wind. PVC, Plastic, and Carbon Steel construction gives the unit a fixed 10kg weight and durable build for repeated outdoor use.
For most standard deployments of crowd control barriers and pedestrian barriers on hard surfaces, the Barrier Ballast 10 provides the right ballast weight. Where you need a heavier load on open sites with high wind exposure, heavier barrier configurations, or applications alongside hoarding or temporary fencing, the 14kg Barrier Ballast Block provides a heavier alternative. Contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch to discuss which ballast specification is right for your site.
Key Features and Benefits
10kg PVC Ballast Unit: Adds downward force to crowd control barriers on hard surfaces, improving stability against wind loading and incidental contact. Fixed 10kg weight.
Quick Attachment: Attaches to the barrier base without tools for fast deployment.
Compatible with Bar Barriers: Designed for use with Altrad Generation's standard bar barrier range, including fixed leg, bar, and walk through variants.
Available with Hire: Add to a crowd control barrier hire package from Altrad Generation's branch network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a barrier ballast?
A. A barrier ballast is a weighted unit that attaches to the base of a crowd control barrier to increase its resistance to displacement on hard surfaces. Without ballast, a bar barrier on a smooth hard surface can be displaced by wind loading or crowd contact. The Barrier Ballast 10 is a 10kg PVC, Plastic, and Carbon Steel unit that provides fixed ballast weight per barrier.
Q. Do I need ballast for my crowd control barriers?
A. It depends on the deployment environment. On hard surfaces such as tarmac, concrete, and event flooring without fixed legs, ballast is the standard method of improving stability. In exposed outdoor locations with meaningful wind exposure, ballast is recommended even where significant crowd pressure is not anticipated. Altrad Generation branch teams can advise on the right specification for your site conditions.
Q. What is the difference between the Barrier Ballast 10 and the 14kg Barrier Ballast Block?
A. The Barrier Ballast 10 is a 10kg PVC, Plastic, and Carbon Steel ballast unit, practical for most standard bar barrier deployments. The 14kg Barrier Ballast Block is a heavier HDPE unit suited to more demanding applications including higher wind exposure and heavier temporary works configurations. It is also compatible with hoarding and temporary fencing as well as crowd control barriers. For most event and site deployments, the Barrier Ballast 10 is the right specification.
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Contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch to discuss the Barrier Ballast 10 and our full range of Pedestrian Barrier Accessories for your project.
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