What Are Banners and Panels?
Banners and panels are versatile tools commonly used in crowd control systems, offering both functionality and aesthetic value. They serve a dual purpose: creating a clear boundary for crowds while also acting as a medium for advertising or conveying important messages. Whether you need to establish barriers in public events, restaurants, or exhibitions, banners and panels are ideal solutions for combining safety with visual appeal.
Purpose of Banner and Panels
The main purpose of banners and panels is to establish a physical barrier while simultaneously providing a canvas for branding or messaging. These tools are often used in places like restaurants, event venues, and retail stores to direct people and enhance the environment with visual content. The ability to combine functionality with marketing ensures they are both practical and valuable to businesses looking for cost-effective solutions to enhance the customer experience.
By integrating signage or custom designs, you can effectively communicate important information such as directions, promotions, or safety guidelines. In addition to their communicative role, banners and panels offer a sense of privacy in open spaces, making them suitable for cafes, outdoor seating, and queues in entertainment venues.
Types of Banners and Panels
There are various types of banners and panels, each designed to suit different needs. The two most common setups are:
- 4ft & 6ft Post and Panel Barricade Bundle: These barricades use acrylic panels that fit into post collars, creating sturdy barriers that can be customized with designs in the middle of the panels. This setup is perfect for creating more formal or robust barricades in areas like high-traffic pedestrian zones or venue entrances.
- 4ft & 6ft Café Banner: Café banners are popular in outdoor dining areas. There are two types to choose from:
- One metal bar: A café banner that consists of one metal bar between two retractable belt stanchions, with a 10 oz vinyl cover. This option is quick to set up and lightweight, making it ideal for creating a barrier that also serves as a branding space.
- Two metal bars: This version adds a second bar for increased stability and is only used with classic stanchions. The banner hangs firmly in place due to the second bar and has a sleek elegant look due to the classic stanchions acting as the posts.
How to Set up a Banner and Panel
Setting up these systems is straightforward, whether you’re working with the post and panel barricade bundle or café banners.
- Post and Panel Barricade Bundle Setup:
- Start by attaching the post collars to the posts using the screws and allen key provided.
- Position the posts at the correct distance apart, ensuring it matches the panel width.
- Lift the acrylic panel and fit the lower panel lugs into the collar lug slots.
- Pivot the panel into place and attach a collar to the top of each post, making sure the collar lugs are facing downward to fit into the panel lugs.
- Tighten the screws, and you’re good to go. This creates a sturdy and professional-looking barricade that can be used both indoors and outdoors.
- Café Banner Setup:
- If you are using the café banner with one metal bar, begin by attaching a rope loop that slides down the stanchion post.
- For the one-bar retractable belt stanchion version, attach the vinyl cover to the metal bar by slipping the cover over the bar, then attach the metal bar to the rope loop for stability. Attach the bottom of the cover using the two bungee cords provided.
- For the two-bar version, attach the classic stanchion post collar then the second metal bar is attached at the bottom to ensure extra support for the banner.
Both setups are designed for ease of use and can be assembled or disassembled with minimal effort. This flexibility makes banners and panels a perfect solution for venues that frequently change their layout or want to update their branding on the fly.
Conclusion
Banners and panels are an essential tool for creating crowd control systems that also serve as advertising spaces. Whether you’re using the durable post and panel barricade bundle with acrylic panels or the flexible café banners with vinyl covers, these systems enhance both safety and aesthetics. The setup process is simple, making it an ideal solution for both permanent and temporary barriers.
With clear instructions and easy-to-follow steps, businesses can effectively incorporate banners and panels into their crowd management systems, providing both functionality and branding opportunities.
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