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Crash Barricade

Also called Stage barrier · Pit barrier · Front-of-stage barrier · Mojo barrier

A heavy-duty front-of-stage barrier that protects performers and holds back crowd surges at concerts.

Manual / non-powered
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Overview

A crash barricade is the heavy front-of-stage barrier used at concerts. Unlike a standard barricade it is built to take a crowd surge — the weight of a whole crowd pushing forward — and to keep that weight off the people at the front.

It forms the security and photo pit between stage and audience, and the same sections separate VIP and press areas and hold emergency access lanes open.

The base plate goes on the audience side. The crowd stands on it and their own weight holds the barrier down. Fitted the other way round it tips forward, which defeats the whole purpose.

Set up on level ground so sections sit square, and re-seat the connecting pins between every section before the doors open.

Catalogue specifications

  • HAVE ENOUGH TO COVER APPROXIMATELY 100FT IF ALL ARE USED

Best uses

  • Front of stage at concerts and festivals
  • Creating a security/photo pit
  • Separating VIP and press areas
  • Emergency access lanes

Troubleshooting

Gaps or misalignment between sections

Checks to try, in order

  1. Re-seat the connecting pins or clamps between each section.
  2. Set up on level ground so sections sit flush.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Barrier shifts under crowd pressure

Checks to try, in order

  1. Check the audience is standing on the base plates.
  2. Confirm all sections are connected in one continuous run.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Safety

  • Keep security staff in the pit behind the barrier during the event.
  • Never block the emergency access lanes.

For manual / non-powered

  • Inspect for damage before every use and never exceed the rated load.

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