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Product Highlights
- 15kg concrete ballast weight – Adds useful weight and support to compatible temporary barrier installations.
- High-visibility yellow coating – The yellow plastic outer shell improves visibility and protects the concrete core.
- Stackable handling design – A V-shaped form and built-in hand grip support manual positioning, storage and transport.
SKU A1055499
The HERMEQ Plastic Coated Concrete Ballast Block is a 15kg yellow barrier weight designed to add stability to compatible traffic barriers, pedestrian barriers and gates. Its rigid concrete core, durable plastic coating and stackable V-shaped form make it a practical reusable alternative to traditional ballast sandbags for roadworks, sites, events and temporary access layouts.
This plastic-coated concrete ballast block is designed for temporary barrier layouts that need additional weight at ground level. It can be used with compatible traffic barriers, pedestrian-control systems and gates across construction sites, roadworks, public areas and event environments.
- Rigid 15kg construction – The concrete core provides a consistent ballast weight without needing to be filled on site.
- Yellow plastic outer shell – The bright coating improves visibility while helping protect the internal concrete during repeated use.
- Weather-resistant finish – The water-resistant, UV-stable coating is suitable for repeated outdoor deployment in UK site conditions.
- Built-in hand grip – The integrated grip makes the block easier to lift, position and remove manually.
- Space-efficient V shape – Blocks can be stacked together to support more organised storage and transport.
Unlike traditional sandbags, the ballast block retains a consistent shape and does not rely on loose filling material that may escape if a bag is damaged. The rigid form also makes individual units easier to count, stack and redeploy between temporary layouts.
The angled profile helps the block sit close to the barrier base while reducing unnecessary obstruction around the installation. It is suitable for contractors, traffic-management teams, local authorities, utility companies, event operators and other buyers managing reusable temporary barrier equipment.
The number of blocks required will depend on the selected barrier, site layout, ground conditions and exposure. Two blocks per barrier are recommended on the existing product specification, but buyers should also follow the barrier manufacturer’s instructions and any project-specific stability requirements.
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Dimensions
| Height | 307mm |
| Width | 440mm |
| Weight | 15kg |
What is a plastic-coated concrete ballast block?
A plastic-coated concrete ballast block is a reusable weight placed at the base of a compatible temporary barrier or gate to provide additional stability. This HERMEQ model contains a concrete core within a yellow plastic outer shell.
How much does the ballast block weigh?
Each ballast block weighs 15kg. This provides a consistent ballast weight without the block needing to be filled after delivery.
What are the dimensions of the ballast block?
The ballast block measures 307mm high and 440mm wide. A depth measurement is not currently confirmed and should be validated before being added to the product specification.
Which barriers can this ballast block be used with?
It is designed for use with compatible traffic barriers, pedestrian barrier systems and gates. Compatibility should be confirmed against the selected barrier before ordering, particularly where the barrier has a specific base or ballast arrangement.
Is the concrete ballast block stackable?
Yes. Its V-shaped form is designed to allow the blocks to stack together, helping make storage and transport more organised.
Does the ballast block have a carrying handle?
Yes. A built-in hand grip is incorporated into the design to assist with manual lifting and positioning. Normal manual-handling procedures should still be followed because each block weighs 15kg.
Is the ballast block suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. The product has a water-resistant and UV-stable plastic coating intended for repeated outdoor use. Site conditions and the condition of the block should still be checked before each installation.
