KePol parcel locker from KEBA - a reliable partner even in stormy times

Overturning parcel locker as a danger to people and animals

Due to their shape parcel stations are particularly susceptible to gusts of wind. It is therefore essential that they are securely anchored to the ground at all wind speeds to minimize the risk of overturning parcel locker. These could otherwise pose a significant risk to people and animals, as well as vehicles such as cars, and must be avoided at all costs. To prevent this, various factors must be taken into account when planning and designing a parcel station, such as the wind speed and direction at the site. In addition, the materials and anchoring of the stations must be designed to be suitably robust and stable to withstand the wind load. Whether the parcel station is freestanding or, for example, installed on a wall can also make a crucial difference. However, installation on a wall improves the wind load less than one might think. A considerable weight is still required for stabilization.

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At KEBA, we take these safety requirements very seriously. Depending on the wind load zone*, different hardware is required both for the parcel station itself and for the foundation - requirements that we can optimally meet with our broad option portfolio. The higher the wind load zone, the higher the stability requirements for the parcel station. Both KePol series can be individually adapted to the respective requirements of the location. Thus, for pick-up stations of the KePol FS series, stronger anchors can be used to increase the stability.

For parcel stations of the KePol Flex series, anchoring in the ground is not necessary due to the integrated concrete foundation. For locations with particularly high wind loads, a concrete element can be attached to the rear of the parcel locker in addition to the foundation. In the maximum design (concrete foundation + additional concrete element on the back), freestanding Flex series parcel stations can withstand up to 130 km/h wind force. This means that the parcel stations can be installed at 97% of European locations without any safety concerns. (For comparison: parcel stations of other manufacturers already reach their limits at 110 km/h wind speed and the safety of the parcel station can no longer be guaranteed. Thus, they are only suitable for 35% of the locations.)

Left figure: Countries where a safe installation of the KePol Flex with concrete base concrete element free-standing can be guaranteed.
Right figure: Countries where an exemplary parcel locker in a comparable design of the competitor can be safely installed.

In addition to the wind load zone, the design of the parcel station is also an important factor that should be taken into account. For example, if the customer wants a PV system or a customer roof, the stability of the parcel station will be affected. Whether the parcel locker is to be installed next to a building or free-standing also plays a role. In addition to the concrete base, an additional concrete element may then be required at the rear of the parcel station to ensure stability. Our broad options portfolio offers the right security equipment for every location, making just about any location possible.

Wind load zones provide information about the wind load occurring at a particular site.(Source: www.dlubal.com)

Parcel stations of the KePol Flex series are particularly robust and wind-resistant.

Withstands wind & weather: KePol Flex series parcel locker.