Barriers

Choose from Britain's best quality range of barriers with fast delivery from our UK warehouse. Boost safety with highly mobile portable barriers, create instant queue systems with retractable belt barriers or control your premises with car park barriers. Call our experts today.

Britain's Widest Range of Versatile Barriers Made for Professionals

  • Large stocks for fast nationwide delivery

  • Wide range of steel, plastic, chain, and belt barriers

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Tough Chain MNKTough Chain MNK
SKU: 752350
Moravia Tough Chain MNK
Sale priceFrom £135.00ex VAT
Tough Weather Resistant Nylon Chain
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Black Bull Pallet Rack ProtectionBlack Bull Pallet Rack Protection
SKU: 763421
Black Bull Black Bull Pallet Rack Protection
Sale priceFrom £49.00ex VAT
Protect Pallet Racks from Impact Damage
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Handy Plastic Chain 10M BagHandy Plastic Chain 10M Bag
SKU: 752682
Moravia Handy Plastic Chain 10M Bag
Sale price£15.00ex VAT
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M-Poly Plastic Chain 8mmM-Poly Plastic Chain 8mm
SKU: 752366
Moravia M-Poly Plastic Chain 8mm
Sale price£50.00ex VAT
Economical Indoor Chain
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Plastic Height Restriction BarPlastic Height Restriction Bar
SKU: 765435
Moravia Plastic Height Restriction Bar
Sale price£43.50ex VAT
Deter Large Vehicles from Entering Car Parks
Retractable Cone BarRetractable Cone Bar
SKU: 862212
Pittman® Retractable Cone Bar
Sale price£19.50ex VAT
Safegate Manhole BarrierSafegate Manhole Barrier
SKU: 762153
Oxford Plastics Safegate Manhole Barrier
Sale priceFrom £59.50ex VAT
Protect Pedestrians from Open Groundworkds
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SafetyPro Retractable Belt BarrierSafetyPro Retractable Belt Barrier
SKU: 789977
Queue Solutions SafetyPro Retractable Belt Barrier
Sale priceFrom £179.50ex VAT
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Skipper Retractable Tape BarrierSkipper Retractable Tape Barrier
SKU: 752792
Skipper Skipper Retractable Tape Barrier
Sale priceFrom £56.95ex VAT
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Stainless Steel Chain 6mm
SKU: 752374
Moravia Stainless Steel Chain 6mm
Sale price£166.00ex VAT
Corrosion Resistant Outdoor Chain
Steel Expandable BarrierSteel Expandable Barrier
SKU: 725720
Pittman® Steel Expandable Barrier
Sale price£129.50ex VAT
Heavy duty steel hoop guard with base platesSteel hoop guards installed at workstation
SKU: 763438
Black Bull Black Bull Steel Hoop Guards - 1000mm Wide
Sale priceFrom £211.00ex VAT
Perfect For Doorways, Stairs & Loading Docks
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Black Bull Shelf Protective BarrierBlack Bull Shelf Protective Barrier
SKU: 765208
Black Bull Black Bull Shelf Protective Barrier
Sale priceFrom £562.71ex VAT
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WeatherMaster XL Retractable Belt BarrierWeatherMaster XL Retractable Belt Barrier
SKU: 899553
Queue Solutions WeatherMaster XL Retractable Belt Barrier
Sale price£119.50ex VAT
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Compact Access Barrier Gate - CounterweightCompact Access Barrier Gate - Counterweight
SKU: 765324
Moravia Compact Access Barrier Gate - Counterweight
Sale priceFrom £1,365.50ex VAT
Suitable For Areas With More Clearance
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RopeMaster Rope PostRopeMaster Rope Post
SKU: 782083
Queue Solutions RopeMaster Rope Post
Sale priceFrom £89.50ex VAT
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SafetyMaster Retractable Belt BarrierSafetyMaster Retractable Belt Barrier
SKU: 782526
Queue Solutions SafetyMaster Retractable Belt Barrier
Sale priceFrom £74.00ex VAT
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SafetyMaster Twin Retractable Belt BarrierSafetyMaster Twin Retractable Belt Barrier
SKU: 782214
Queue Solutions SafetyMaster Twin Retractable Belt Barrier
Sale priceFrom £99.50ex VAT
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Traffic-Line Wall-Mounted Retractable Belt BarrierTraffic-Line Wall-Mounted Retractable Belt Barrier
SKU: 900569
Moravia Traffic-Line Wall-Mounted Retractable Belt Barrier
Sale priceFrom £129.00ex VAT
Deter Pedestrian Entry In Indoor Spaces
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WeatherMaster Retractable Belt BarrierWeatherMaster Retractable Belt Barrier
SKU: 786808
Queue Solutions WeatherMaster Retractable Belt Barrier
Sale price£72.00ex VAT
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WeatherMaster Twin Retractable Belt BarrierWeatherMaster Twin Retractable Belt Barrier
SKU: 782372
Queue Solutions WeatherMaster Twin Retractable Belt Barrier
Sale priceFrom £119.00ex VAT
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Autobahn Chain Eyes
SKU: 752437
Autobahn Chain Eyes (Pair)
Sale price£7.80ex VAT
Add Chain To Your Bollards Effortlessly
trench bridge
SKU: 899835
Pittman® Aluminium High Security Trench Bridge
Armco Barrier
SKU: 899020
Pittman® Armco Barriers
Tough Steel Crash Barrier



PIitman® is home to the UK's leading range of barriers including chapter 8 barriers, crowd control barriers, retractable belt barriers and car park barriers. With over 50 years experience serving industry you can be sure that Pittman® are the barrier experts with an unrivalled range of barrier control solutions.

Use barriers to increase site safety or to deter vehicle or pedestrian entry. They come in many formats and designs, depending on your on-site requirement. Barriers are used for many circumstances, including - 

  • Controlling pedestrian or vehicle access
  • Protecting assets from impact damage
  • Highlighting nearby hazards for employees
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What are barriers used for?

Barriers are widely used to control car or pedestrian traffic from entering a specific area. Barriers come in different forms and depending on which format you decide to go with you can block traffic on a permanent or temporary basis. For temporary deployment consider using expanding concertina style barriers. Expandable barriers provide a highly mobile option for temporary entry deterrents.

We specialise in a large range of portable barriers such as the Chapter 8 Barriers. These highly durable plastic barriers are suitable for using on construction works and allow for easy closing off of an area. The red/white markings ensure that they are chapter 8 compliant - their light design makes them ideal for transporting or storing when required.

Belt and rope barriers provide a stylish option for events and professinoal spaces. Deter entry while maintaining a modern style suited to public spaces and professional settings.

If you require high quality safety barriers for works and construction we have plenty of chapter 8 barriers to offer. The JSP Titan Expanding Barrier provides excellent demarcation for areas and helps to prevent unwanted access in an area, ideal for public groundworks and maintenance crews that may be working in the open.

Choose our Autobahn range of Car Park Traffic Barriers for a simple and highly effective solution to control traffic at gates and entrances. Widely used by schools, airports, factories and retail units our car park swing barriers and boom barriers are rust free, maintenance free and can be delivered to site fast.

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Barriers FAQ

How to choose the right barrier for your project
Before purchasing a barrier, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to determine the best option: 

  • Do I need to control access?
  • Do I need to protect assets from damage?
  • Will this barrier be used on a permanent or temporary basis?
  • Do I need a fixed or portable barrier option?

It’s best to conduct a workplace safety risk assessment to determine what kind of barrier will work best on-site. 

  • Expandable barriers – come in a compact format for easy transporting when not in use. Expands to deter pedestrian entry. Suitable for temporary use in both indoor and outdoor environments. Available in plastic or steel design.

 
Installation – typically free-standing with no installation required.
 

  • Car Park Barriers – rising or swinging barriers that can deter vehicle entry onto private property. Suitable for business premises and warehouses. Allows operators to raise the boom when access is granted or locked in an upright position during business hours.

 
Installation – install directly into pre-existing concrete pads. Each barrier base should be bolted down or concreted into a 1-foot x 1-foot pad.
 

  • Post and Chain Barriers – usually include several posts and bases to attach the chain. Close off large spaces or create simple queue systems in minutes. Movable barrier option suitable for temporary setups. Chain posts have been very popular as a barrier of choice for Covid-19 layouts.

 
Installation – minimal install required. Put bases and posts together and attach chain as needed.
 

  • Retractable belt barriers – available in a post or wall-mounted format. Create queue systems for shopfronts or public premises or deter access. They are suited to professional environments. Available with custom messaging to provide specific messages to pedestrians.

 
Installation – attach bases and belt posts for instant use on site. Wall-mounted barriers are available with a screw-on or magnetic end for easy attachment where needed.
 

  • Crash Barriers – used to protect warehouse assets from impact damage. They use a heavy-duty steel design that reduces the risk of damage to infrastructure during impact. Available in solid or flexible formats. Flexible designs allow for better absorption of impact from forklifts or work machinery.

 
Installation – measure the unit on-site and pre-drill appropriate size holes. Drill out holes as necessary using the proper drill-bit size. Insert the barriers back into place and tighten fixings into position.
 

  • Height Restriction Barriers – deters larger vehicles from entering into an interior area. They provide a visual warning to HGV drivers, suitable for multi-storey car parks and public buildings. Reduce the risk of damage to trucks and infrastructure.

 
Installation – Bolt to concrete ceilings using chain. Should hang freely at the appropriate height for your premises.
 

  • Portable Barriers – easy to carry, lightweight and quick to deploy. Suitable for contractors and maintenance crews. Deter entry over small to large spaces. Available in plastic or steel designs.

 
Installation – minimal setup required. Usually made as free-standing for instant use on site. Easily removed or stored when not in use.
 

  • Crowd Control Barriers – deter pedestrian entry or control large amounts of people at public events. Used at concerts, parades and more, typically made from steel for full reusability when needed. These barriers are easily stacked and stored when not in use.

 
Installation – join multiple barriers together to cover large distances on streets and roads. They are free-standing, with no physical installation required.

Barriers are usually available in plastic or steel designs. Depending on your requirement may mean you choose one barrier over another.
 
Plastic barriers

  • Lightweight design 
  • Suitable for pedestrian traffic
  • Ideal for temporary use
  • Very transportable
  • It can generally be recycled if broken (check the individual product for specific recycling requirements)

 
Steel barriers

  • Sturdy design 
  • Suitable for pedestrian and vehicle traffic
  • Ideal for temporary and permanent use
  • Easily transported when needed
  • Galvanised for protection against rusting and corrosion

Chapter 8 barriers barriers explicitly made to comply with standards set out in the Traffic Signs Manual and the New Roads & Street Works Act, usually made from a recyclable plastic material with red/white reflective markings across the top

Boom barriers are a common name often given to rising car park barriers. The term “boom” refers to the main pivoting barrier arm. The term itself comes from the Dutch word boom, which means “tree”. We then get the word “beam”, a term often used for a long piece of wood.  

Cafe barriers are common among pubs and restaurants. They utilise barrier posts and glass or plastic sheeting to display brands and information. They make for a great branding tool and can show high quality messaging to customers and passers-by.