Aluminium road barrier boom | boom for automatic barrier system | for barrier gate | 69x92x4150mm | white | NICE | XBA14

Aluminium road barrier boom | arm | 69 × 92 × 4150 mm | white | NICE XBA14 | M5BAR, M7BAR, LBAR, WIDEL

NICE XBA14 – a white painted aluminium road barrier boom (arm) designed for automatic electromechanical barrier systems. The 4150 mm long, 69 × 92 mm profile is used to close vehicle entry and exit zones and regulate access to an area. Aluminium provides structural rigidity while maintaining a relatively low weight, while the white painted finish ensures a neat appearance and good visibility. The boom is compatible with NICE M5BAR, M7BAR, LBAR and WIDEL road barrier systems. It is suitable for vehicle access control solutions in residential complexes, car parks, commercial and industrial areas.

Key point:
The operation of an automatic road barrier depends not only on the electromechanical drive but also on the correctly selected boom. It must match the barrier mechanism, passage width and balancing system. NICE XBA14 is a 4.15 m long aluminium boom designed for compatible NICE barrier series. Its 69 × 92 mm profile provides a rigid vehicle passage barrier, while the painted white surface gives the structure a neat appearance. A correctly installed and balanced boom helps ensure smooth opening and closing of the barrier.

⚡ Spark: Phase, why is a road barrier boom made of aluminium? Wouldn't a steel one be stronger?

⚙ Phase: For a road barrier boom, not only strength but also weight is important. The heavier the boom, the greater the load on the drive and balancing mechanism. Aluminium makes it possible to maintain a rigid but relatively lightweight construction. NICE XBA14 also has a specific 69 × 92 mm profile designed for the mounting systems of compatible NICE barriers. The most important thing is to choose a boom suitable for the specific drive and balance it correctly.

Why is this aluminium road barrier boom useful?
NICE XBA14 allows a compatible NICE automatic road barrier system to be completed or renewed. The aluminium 69 × 92 mm profile provides structural rigidity, while the 4150 mm length can be adapted to various vehicle passage solutions. The white painted finish provides an aesthetic appearance, while compatibility with M5BAR, M7BAR, LBAR and WIDEL systems allows it to be used both in new installations and when replacing an existing barrier boom.

• Vehicle passage restriction – the boom is used for automatic closing of the entry and exit zone.
• 4150 mm length – allows a medium-width vehicle passage barrier to be formed.
• Aluminium construction – provides structural rigidity and a relatively low weight of the mechanical component.
• 69 × 92 mm profile – designed for compatible NICE road barrier structures.
• White painted finish – neat external appearance suitable for different areas.
• Compatibility with NICE M5BAR – used in an automatic barrier system of the corresponding series.
• Compatibility with NICE M7BAR – suitable for road barriers with a larger operating range.
• Compatibility with NICE LBAR – used in road barrier structures of this series.
• Compatibility with NICE WIDEL – designed for the corresponding NICE WIDE series barrier system.
• Automatic movement – with a compatible drive, the boom is raised and lowered according to control commands.
• Adaptation for additional elements – can be equipped with corresponding NICE boom visibility and protection accessories.
• Maintenance option – suitable for replacing a worn or damaged boom of a compatible barrier.

• In car parks of apartment buildings.
• At entrances to private residential complexes and gated neighbourhoods.
• In vehicle access control systems of offices and business centres.
• In car parks of retail and service facilities.
• At entrances to hotels and other commercial facilities.
• At vehicle control points of industrial enterprises and production areas.
• In entrance zones of warehousing and logistics centres.
• In reserved and restricted-access parking systems.
• For repair and refurbishment of existing NICE road barriers.
• In newly designed automatic vehicle access control systems.

A NICE M5BAR automatic road barrier is used at the entrance to a commercial area. Due to contact with a vehicle, the old aluminium profile becomes deformed and needs replacement. A white 4150 mm long NICE XBA14 boom is selected. After switching off and safely releasing the barrier mechanism, the damaged boom is removed and the new one is installed on the compatible holder. After installation, the balancing spring is adjusted, boom raising and lowering are checked, the movement zone and operation of safety devices are assessed. This restores normal operation of the vehicle access control system without replacing the entire electromechanical drive.

• Professional installation. Boom installation and balancing work must be carried out by a qualified gate automation specialist.
• Disconnect the power supply. Before carrying out mechanical work, the electromechanical drive must be safely disconnected and protected against unexpected activation.
• Boom compatibility. NICE XBA14 is intended for M5BAR, M7BAR, LBAR and WIDEL road barrier systems using the appropriate mounting components.
• Mounting holder. The boom is mounted to the barrier mechanism using a holder and fixing components suitable for the specific system.
• Passage width. The physical boom length of 4150 mm is not equal to the actual width of the closed opening. The installation position must be selected taking the drive and boom position into account.
• Balancing system. After installing the boom, the spring tension must be adjusted according to its length, weight and additional accessories.
• Spring tension. The balancing mechanism can store significant mechanical energy. Before releasing the boom, its position must be safely secured.
• Horizontal and vertical position control. After installation, check that the boom reaches the intended end positions without mechanical jamming.
• Movement zone. No people, vehicles or other obstacles may be present in the boom raising and lowering path.
• Safety devices. The road barrier system must use obstacle detection and other safety elements suitable for the specific entrance location.
• Additional boom accessories. Reflectors, protective profiles and supports must be compatible with the boom and drive construction.
• Wind effect. As the boom length increases, wind load becomes more significant. Environmental conditions at the installation site must be assessed.
• Transport. The 4.15 m long boom must be transported so that it does not bend and the painted finish is not damaged.
• Surface protection. During installation, impacts and contact of sharp tools with the painted aluminium surface should be avoided.
• Functional test. After installation, test opening and closing cycles are performed, balancing is checked and the operation of safety devices is verified.
• Regular maintenance. The boom condition, fixing elements, mechanical deformation and operation of the balancing system should be inspected periodically.

⚡ Phase tip:
When replacing a road barrier boom, it is important to select not only the correct length but also the correct profile. Even if two booms are similar in length, their mounting structure and weight may differ. NICE XBA14 has a 69 × 92 mm profile and is designed for M5BAR, M7BAR, LBAR and WIDEL systems. After installing a new boom, always adjust the balancing springs – even a small difference in boom weight or additional accessories may change the load on the mechanism. Also check the safety sensors and boom movement limits.

Quick selection guide

⚡ Spark: What is NICE XBA14 used for?
⚙ Phase: It is an aluminium automatic road barrier boom which, together with an electromechanical drive, closes or opens the vehicle passage zone. It is used in car parks, commercial and industrial areas and other vehicle access control systems.

⚡ Spark: What is the exact boom length?
⚙ Phase: NICE XBA14 is 4150 mm, or 4.15 m, long. This is the physical boom length, while the actual closed passage width depends on the installation structure.

⚡ Spark: Which NICE road barriers is this boom compatible with?
⚙ Phase: XBA14 is designed for NICE M5BAR, M7BAR, LBAR and WIDEL road barriers. Correct mounting and balancing are carried out according to the construction of the drive used.

⚡ Spark: Is XBA14 suitable for the NICE WIDEMR10 barrier?
⚙ Phase: WIDEMR10 belongs to the WIDEM barrier group, while XBA14 is intended for WIDEL and the other specified series. WIDEM systems use compatible booms of other profiles, for example NICE XBA19.

⚡ Spark: Why is this boom made of aluminium?
⚙ Phase: Aluminium helps combine structural rigidity with relatively low weight. This is important for a road barrier mechanism because the boom weight directly affects the load on the drive and balancing springs.

⚡ Spark: Does NICE XBA14 have an electric motor?
⚙ Phase: No. It is a mechanical aluminium boom. Its movement is provided by a separate compatible NICE electromechanical road barrier drive with its own control system.

⚡ Spark: Can the boom be controlled by remote control?
⚙ Phase: Remote control is provided through the compatible automatic road barrier control system. The XBA14 boom itself has no electronic control components, but with a suitable NICE drive and radio receiver it can be raised and lowered remotely.

⚡ Spark: Can XBA14 be used to replace a damaged boom?
⚙ Phase: Yes. If the existing barrier belongs to a compatible NICE series and its mechanism is technically sound, XBA14 can be used to replace a deformed or damaged boom. After installing the new boom, the balancing system must be adjusted.

⚡ Spark: Can the boom length be shortened?
⚙ Phase: In some compatible NICE barrier installation solutions, the XBA14 profile is shortened according to the intended construction. When shortening, correct mounting and end closure must be maintained and the mechanism must be rebalanced.

⚡ Spark: Can reflective strips be applied to the boom?
⚙ Phase: Yes. Compatible reflective strips can improve boom visibility for drivers, especially in darkness. When attaching additional elements, it is important not to damage the painted surface and to maintain correct boom balance.

⚡ Spark: Does the barrier need to be readjusted after replacing the boom?
⚙ Phase: Yes. When replacing the boom, the mounting, spring tension, movement end positions and operation of safety devices must be checked. Even small differences in boom weight can affect the balance of the mechanism.

⚡ Spark: Is the aluminium boom designed to stop a vehicle that crashes into it?
⚙ Phase: No. An automatic road barrier boom is a traffic control element, not an impact-resistant safety barrier. A strong vehicle impact may deform the boom and damage its mounting or drive.

NICE XBA14 – white aluminium 4.15 m road barrier boom

NICE XBA14 – a painted aluminium automatic road barrier arm measuring 69 × 92 × 4150 mm. The white profiled boom is designed for NICE M5BAR, M7BAR, LBAR and WIDEL electromechanical barrier systems. The rigid and relatively lightweight aluminium construction makes it possible to create a vehicle passage restriction element for entrances to residential complexes, car parks, commercial and industrial areas. Suitable for completing new NICE road barriers and replacing damaged booms in existing systems. Compatible mounting, correct balancing and professional installation ensure smooth and safe automatic barrier operation.