After months of in-house design and computer simulations, the new bi parting hinged gate from Frontier Pitts, with gate leaves secured at a 140 degree angle with a hinge pin, was successfully tested by TRL Crash Laboratories.
The test was conducted to prove the arresting capability of the Terra Lock Gate when impacted with a 7500kg test vehicle at a speed of 80km/hour (50mph). In accordance with BSI PAS:68 2007 specification, which exceeds the Department of State K12 test standard, the test vehicle was loaded with concrete blocks and fitted with test sensors, to meet the standard specifications.
On impact the Terra Lock Gate brought the vehicle to a complete halt, with zero penetration onto site or past the gate leaves. A feature of the design ensured that all forward energy was absorbed at the front of the equipment and into the shallow foundations on impact. The cab of the truck was totally crushed and pushed back into the trailer area.
Immediately after the crash, the Terra Lock Gate’s leaves continued to opened and closed as normal immediately following impact. No other company in the world can offer a product which can surpass the standards for BSI PAS 68 2007, and continue to operate immediately after the impact, especially without needing repair, according to the firm. It was witnessed by CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National
Infrastructure), formerly NSAC (National Security Advice Centre) plus NICC; the UK Government’s Advisory Body for Security.
Frontier Pitts have developed the Terra Lock Gate to meet the requirements of our customers at Airports, Embassies, Palaces, Government Institutions and Military Bases. Features of the
Terra Lock Gate include shallow foundation requirements of only 340mm, allowing installation of the gate even on sites where underground services exist. The Terra Lock Gate is also automated using actuators from Frontier Pitts extensive range.
The new Terra Lock Gate is part of the Anti-Terra Series. Other products in the range include the Terra Blocker, the Terra Bollards, Terra Gate, Terra Road Closer (swing arm) and the Terra Barrier (rising arm) which have all been crash tested by TRL.
The Frontier Pitts crash-rated Terra Lock Gate is available in widths of up to 6000mm and height of 3000mm.
