Tuesday, November 18, 2008

What is an Anti-Terrorism Crash Barrier System??

A barrier meant to stop, disable, or destroy vehicles intentionally driven into the perimeter of a protected area. These barriers may be active (movable at the push of a button) or static (permanently in a vehicle-stopping posture) and be located at gate entrances or along perimeters between vehicle access points. 

What Type of "Crash-Rated" System Do You Need??

AVB= Active Vehicle Barrier

  • Utilized for active vehicle entrances, sally ports, unmanned entrances
  • Wedges, bollards, sliding, rising or pivoting horizontal beams, integrated into gates etc. 
  • Hydraulically, electrically, pneumatically, or manually operated
  • May be surface-mounted, shallow-mounted, or standard depth installation

SVB= Static Vehicle Barrier

  • Utilized for fence lines, permanently closed gate openings, temporarily closed gate openings
  • Cable-type barriers, bollards, berms, trenches, walls, street furniture, vegitations, concrete barriers, guard rails etc.

For answers to more important questions visit our Crash Barrier FAQs

How Can Sloan Help Me??

We can help you select, procure, design, install, and maintain your vehicle barriers, regardless of your situation and location(s).

There are a tremendous variety of systems currently on the market with new companies and products being introduced constantly. Sloan Security Fencing keeps a close watch on these new technologies and can help you select from amongst all of the options available.   Our experience designing and installing a vehicle barriers across North America at a wide range of facilities including chemical/oil/gas, port, airport, and military facilities helps us to analyze your individual situation and ascertain which barrier solution will be most secure, cost-effective, and maintenance free solution for your situation.

Working together with you, Sloan will provide a solution that will:

  • SECURE your site  
  • meet your BUDGET
  • provide RELIABILITY
What Happens When A Car Hits a ChainLink Fence?
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What is a "K" Rating?

A "K" rating is a rating that is utilized by the U.S. Dept. of State and U.S. Dept. of Defense. in measuring the capability of a vehicle barrier. Recently ASTM has introduced a new rating system that may replace the "K" rating system completely. The ASTM system utilizes more vehicle types and speeds to allow for more variations in site situations.

  • K12 indicates that the barrier will withstand a 15,000 lb (6810 kg) vehicle traveling 50 mph (80 kph).  
  • K8 = 15,000 lb (6810 kg) vehicle traveling 40 mph (65 kph)
  • K4 = 15,000 lb (6810 kg) vehicle traveling 30 mph (48 kph)

Pass = Maximum penetration of the cargo bed is 1 meter or less.

K = Maximum barrier impact speed rating.