Able to be deployed or relocated for full manual or automatic operation within hours, Delta Scientific's new quick deployment Series IP500 Barrier will stop and destroy a 15 000 pound (6800 kg) truck travelling at 48 km/h in less than 6 m.
"We have a great need for easy to instal, temporary drop-arm beam barriers to block entrances to embassies or roads to embassies where we don't have setbacks," emphasises Dusty Rhodes, part of the certification team from the United States State Department. "With this type of barrier, we don't need to dig up streets."
According to US Army R&D Deputy Product Manager, Physical Security Equipment Jerry Edwards, "This type of barrier provides a new element in force protection both in the US and overseas. It is especially relevant for threat conditions in the military, such as in Kosovo, where there are series of force protection issues. Having an increased level of security when moving from locale to locale is a big advantage."
No excavation or foundation is required for the new portable barrier's two support buttresses. They can be set on concrete or asphalt paving, undisturbed soil or any combination. The unfilled buttresses weigh less than 318 kg and can be filled with concrete, sand, gravel or other available media either at the site or at a remote location.
Barrier sections can be moved using a small forklift, pallet jack, crane or handcart. The portable system can be operated using any Delta hydraulic, pneumatic or manual system including fully automatic access or remote control by hardwire or RF links.
European and Middle East enquiries can be directed to Delta Scientific, phone (0944) 118 948 1133, fax (0944) 118 948 1122 or e-mail [email protected]
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