Which base for your barrier post? The 6 bases compared

Two posts that look identical can behave very differently depending on their base. The base is the part you look at least and yet weighs most in the final result: floor hold, footprint, ease of moving, floor protection, looks. Before ordering a retractable belt barrier, it is worth choosing the base knowingly. Here are the six families, each with its own logic.

The mobile bases: classic weighted and ecological

The classic weighted base is the reference: an extra-thin, heavy and stable steel disc with rubber pads that protect the floor. You set it down, move it, store it. It is the versatile choice for any installation that must stay flexible. It comes in stainless steel or painted, to match the setting, and carries among others the customisable posts.

The ecological base keeps the same extra-thin format, but is made from recycled polypropylene. Lighter to handle and cheaper, it targets installations that want to cut their carbon footprint without giving up stability. Like the previous one, it moves freely and protects the floor from below. It is the base of the posts in the economy range.

The magnetic base: anchoring on metal without drilling

The magnetic base holds three encapsulated neodymium magnets, for a holding force of around 150 kg. Placed on a metal surface, it fixes the post instantly, with no drilling or screws. For non-metallic surfaces, it comes with a ferritic steel disc and its adhesive film, which creates the anchor point. The ideal solution on steel floors and structures is a magnetic barrier post that damages nothing.

The stackable base: for long repeated queues

The stackable base stands out for its ability to interlock with its neighbours. In cast iron, sturdy and flat, it is meant for repeated post lines over long distances, where connecting the bases creates a regular grid. Rubber pins protect the floor, and the finish withstands heavy traffic. That is the logic of the stackable posts.

The recessed bases: fixed and removable

The fixed base is screwed straight into the floor. A top cover hides the screws, for a clean, permanent finish. It is the base of final installations, where discretion matters and the post is not meant to move: the fixed barrier post range.

The removable base shares this clean anchoring, but allows the post to be taken out at will. After drilling, a small aluminium socket is set into the floor; the tube slots in and comes out freely, and a flat cap fills the hole when the post is gone. You get a fixed, flush location that you can still erase as soon as you want to free the floor. That is the logic of the removable socketed posts.

Which base for which need?

Frequently asked questions

Can you change the base of an existing post?

Our posts are designed to be compatible with every base in the collection. The tube and the base are two separate parts, so you can match the anchoring to the use without changing the whole post. The choice is made at configuration, according to the floor and the mounting method you want.

Which base protects the floor best?

The mobile bases, classic weighted and ecological, have rubber pads underneath, precisely to avoid marking the floor when moved. The stackable bases are also protected. For the most delicate surfaces, a padded base is therefore preferable to a drilled anchor.

Do you have to drill for a magnetic base?

No. On an already metallic surface, the magnets are enough. On a non-metallic surface, you stick the supplied ferritic steel disc once, which acts as the anchor point: no drilling needed. The base then stays movable by lifting the post off its disc.

Is a heavy base always more stable?

Weight matters, but so does distribution. A well-designed base lowers the centre of gravity of the whole unit, giving good stability without being excessively heavy. The right measure is not raw weight, but the balance between base, post height and belt or rope tension.

In short

The base is not a detail: it decides whether your post stays mobile, is fixed for good, clings to metal or disappears when you no longer need it. Start from your main constraint (move, fix, avoid drilling, free the floor) and the right base becomes obvious.